# 2026-19183: Mid-Atlantic Fish Folks: Meeting Time for 2027 Quotas 2026-19183, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-09-18, effective 2026-10-06; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-25). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19183 - As of: 2026-09-25 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-19183 - Title: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting - Type: Notice - Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Citation: 91 FR 59113 - Published: 2026-09-18 - Effective: 2026-10-06 - Comments close: not stated - Significant: no - Touches household money: yes - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-09-25 ## In one line Mid-Atlantic Fish Folks: Meeting Time for 2027 Quotas ## Summary The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding public meetings from October 6-8, 2026, to discuss fishing rules and plans for 2027. Fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities will see updates on fishing limits and gear restrictions that could affect their work and wallets. You can join in person or online to stay in the loop and have your say! ## Abstract The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings. ## Effects PRIA read - Council Reviews 2027 Fishing Rules: mixed, medium. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet October 6–8, 2026, in Duck, North Carolina (with a virtual option) to review and possibly change fishing rules and gear restrictions for 2027. Fishermen and seafood businesses can attend in person or online to hear proposals and provide public c… - Vessel Baseline Restrictions Under Review: mixed, medium. On October 6, 2026, the Council will review vessel baseline restrictions and may consider initiating management action. If the Council initiates action, vessel operators could see changes to baseline rules that apply to their boats. - Scup Gear Restricted Areas Considered: mixed, medium. The Council will review the Scup Gear Restricted Areas (GRAs) project, including previous analysis and IRA project results, and will consider potential management action. Any management action could change where certain gear is allowed to be used. - 2027 Illex Specifications Reviewed: mixed, medium. On October 7, 2026, the Council will review recommendations and previously adopted 2027 Illex (shortfin squid) specifications, including commercial measures, and may revise them as needed. This review could lead to changes that affect commercial Illex fishing in 2027. - NAFO Illex Quota Issues Discussed: mixed, medium. The Council will review staff and Scientific and Statistical Committee input on Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Illex quota issues and will decide on next steps. NAFO quota discussions relate to international quota sharing for Illex. - 2027 Mackerel & Dogfish Specifications: mixed, medium. On October 7, 2026, the Council will review and may revise previously adopted 2027 specifications for Atlantic mackerel and 2027 specifications for spiny dogfish, including commercial measures. Any revisions would apply to commercial and recreational measures as noted on the agenda. - Longfin Squid Stock Assessment Overview: mixed, low. The Council will receive an overview of a recently completed Research Track stock assessment for longfin squid on October 7, 2026. This assessment may inform future management decisions for the longfin squid fishery. - Compensation Fund Designs Presented: benefit, medium. The Council agenda includes presentations on draft designs for a regional fisheries compensation fund and a regional offshore wind fisheries compensatory mitigation fund, with public comment opportunities. These fund designs could affect how compensation is administered for fisheries impacts. - Whale Take Reduction Plan Scoping: mixed, medium. The Council will review information on the scoping process for potential future modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP). 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