# 2026-19452: New England Fishery Council Sets Scallop Limits at October Meeting

2026-19452, New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-09-23, effective 2026-10-07; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-30).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19452
- As of: 2026-09-30
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19452
- Title: New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 60366
- Published: 2026-09-23
- Effective: 2026-10-07
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-30

## In one line

New England Fishery Council Sets Scallop Limits at October Meeting

## Summary

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on October 7, 2026, to set fishing limits for scallops and several types of flounder for the next few years. This affects fishermen and seafood businesses in New England’s waters, helping keep fish populations healthy while supporting the fishing economy. The meeting will be both in-person and online, making it easy for everyone to join and have their say.

## Abstract

The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is holding a hybrid public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.

## Effects PRIA read

- Multi‑year catch limits set for scallops and flounder: benefit, medium. If you are a fisherman or a seafood business operating in New England waters, the Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee will recommend overfishing limits and acceptable biological catches for Atlantic sea scallop for fishing years (FY) 2027 and 2028 (default), and for Northern windowpane f…
- Hybrid (in‑person and online) public meeting: benefit, low. The meeting on October 7, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. EDT will be held as a hybrid event (in‑person at Fairfield Inn & Suites/Waypoint Event Center, New Bedford, MA, and online via webinar) with registration provided. This makes it easier for stakeholders to join and comment without traveling.
- Accessibility accommodations available on request: benefit, low. The meeting location is physically accessible and you can request sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids by contacting the Council at least 5 days prior to the October 7, 2026 meeting. This helps people with disabilities participate in the meeting.

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## Sources
- [2026-19452 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/23/2026-19452/new-england-fishery-management-council-public-meeting)
- [2026-19452 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-23/pdf/2026-19452.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19452 (as of 2026-09-30).