Gulf Grouper Review Meeting Opens to Online Public
Published Date: 5/21/2026
Notice
Summary
Fishermen, scientists, and fish lovers in the Gulf of America are invited to join a free online meeting on June 9, 2026, to help review and improve how we track gag grouper fish populations. This check-up helps make sure fishing rules are fair and keep fish healthy for the future. No money changes hands now, but the info gathered could shape fishing limits and protect jobs later.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Data may shape future fishing limits
The information reviewed during SEDAR 105 could shape future fishing limits and protect jobs later. The notice says no money changes hands now, but data recommendations and assessments may inform later management actions.
Public webinar open June 9, 2026
You can join a free online SEDAR webinar on June 9, 2026, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To get webinar access, contact Julie A. Neer at SEDAR and request an invitation at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Meetings accessible; request aids five days
The meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. If you need sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids, request them from the Council office at least five business days before each workshop.
SEDAR will publish stage and final reports
The SEDAR process will produce reports at each stage (Data, Assessment, Review) and a final stock assessment report documenting data sets, model configurations, and independent peer review opinions. These reports are used for fisheries management advice.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-14204, Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary; Delay of Effective Date
NOAA is giving everyone more time before the rule that bans grappling or anchoring on Lake Ontario shipwrecks kicks in. Instead of starting in July 2026, this rule is now delayed until September 2028 to let NOAA set up mooring buoys and work with divers and boaters. This means boaters and commercial vessels can keep anchoring safely while NOAA gets everything ready without rushing.
2026-14195, Rescinding the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are wiping away the official definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act starting September 14, 2026. This change affects anyone involved in protecting endangered plants and animals by shifting how “harm” is understood and enforced. It’s a big move that could change how projects and protections are handled, but no new costs or deadlines are added right now.
2026-05599, Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of Receipt of Applications for Deep Seabed Mining Exploration Licenses and Announcement of Public Comment Period and Virtual Public Hearings
NOAA got two applications from companies wanting to explore mining deep under the ocean floor. They’re holding virtual public meetings in April and want your thoughts by May 22, 2026. This affects anyone interested in ocean mining and how we protect our seas while exploring new resources.
2026-04256, Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Spatial Fisheries Management; Amendment 15 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan
Starting April 3, 2026, new rules change shark fishing zones and times in the Atlantic to better protect sharks and manage fishing risks. Fishermen using bottom and pelagic longline gear will see updated area boundaries and must pay for electronic monitoring if fishing in certain safer zones. These changes help keep shark populations healthy while supporting responsible fishing.
2026-17126, Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The EFP would allow federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (ME DMR). Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs.
2026-17113, Fisheries of the South Atlantic; Commercial Closure for Blueline Tilefish in the South Atlantic
NMFS implements an accountability measure for the commercial harvest of blueline tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. NMFS estimates that commercial landings of blueline tilefish will reach the commercial annual catch limit (ACL) for the 2026 fishing year. Accordingly, NMFS closes the commercial sector of blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ to protect the blueline tilefish resource from overfishing.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-10122, New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on June 10, 2026, to discuss fishing rules for key fish like cod, haddock, and flounder in New England waters. Fishermen, recreational anglers, and coastal communities will see updates that could affect fishing limits and seasons for 2027 and beyond. This meeting helps set fair and sustainable fishing plans to protect fish stocks and support the fishing industry.
Next: 2026-10124, Fisheries of the Gulf of America and South Atlantic; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review; Public Meeting
Fishermen, environmental groups, and scientists in the Gulf of America and South Atlantic are gearing up for a big meeting to review hogfish data and stock health. From July 14-17, 2026, experts will gather in Charleston, SC, to decide if any fishing rules need updating to keep hogfish populations healthy. This process helps protect fish and supports fishing communities without surprising costs or sudden changes.