# 2025-22112: Fishery Council to Discuss Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Policies

2025-22112, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2025-12-05, effective 2025-12-12 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-22112
- Title: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 90 FR 56136
- Published: 2025-12-05
- Effective: 2025-12-12
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Fishery Council to Discuss Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Policies

## Summary

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a webinar on December 12, 2025, to discuss new rules for Atlantic mackerel fishing in 2026-2027. This meeting affects fishermen and seafood businesses by potentially changing how mackerel stocks are managed and rebuilt. It’s a chance to shape fishing limits and protect the fish population while keeping the industry strong.

## Abstract

The MAFMC's Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Monitoring Committee will hold a public meeting.

## Effects PRIA read

- Possible 2026–2027 Mackerel Rule Changes: mixed, medium. If you are a fisherman or run a seafood business, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a webinar on December 12, 2025 to advise on a framework adjustment that would set 2026–2027 specifications and management measures for Atlantic mackerel. The committee may also adjust the stock's…

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## Sources
- [2025-22112 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/05/2025-22112/mid-atlantic-fishery-management-council-mafmc-public-meeting)
- [2025-22112 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-05/pdf/2025-22112.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-22112 (as of 2026-06-08).