NOAA corrects error in Pacific Coast groundfish fishery rule
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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is correcting a mistake in a final rule published on July 22, 2026. That previous rule was intended to implement Amendment 36 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan.
Why it matters: This is a minor administrative correction to ensure the paperwork for the groundfish fishery is complete and accurate.
Who it affects
- Commercial fishers operating in Pacific Coast groundfish fisheries
This correction was issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; readers should consult the Federal Register to verify the full, corrected text before relying on it.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document