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Notice2026-062942026-04-01

Consideration of Acceptable Market Name Change for Certain Rockfish (Sebastes spp.); Request for Information

Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is requesting data and information to help make an evidence-based determination that balances food safety, regulatory clarity, and industry interest regarding a potential update to the acceptable market name for the following fish: Sebastes alutus, Sebastes borealis, Sebastes ciliatus, Sebastes crameri, Sebastes entomelas, Sebastes flavidus, Sebastes goodei, Sebastes levis, Sebastes melanops, Sebastes miniatus, Sebastes ovalis, Sebastes paucispinis, Sebastes pinniger, Sebastes proriger, Sebastes reedi, Sebastes ruberrimus, Sebastes rufus, and Sebastes serranoides.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice; request for information.
Dates
Either electronic or written comments on the notice must be submitted by May 1, 2026.

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-05-01

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2026-N-2741] AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice; request for information. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is requesting data and information to help make an evidence-based determination that balances food safety, regulatory clarity, and industry interest regarding a potential update to the acceptable market name for the following fish: Sebastes alutus, Sebastes borealis, Sebastes ciliatus, Sebastes crameri, Sebastes entomelas, Sebastes flavidus, Sebastes goodei, Sebastes levis, Sebastes melanops, Sebastes miniatus, Sebastes ovalis, Sebastes paucispinis, Sebastes pinniger, Sebastes proriger, Sebastes reedi, Sebastes ruberrimus, Sebastes rufus, and Sebastes serranoides. DATES: Either electronic or written comments on the notice must be submitted by May 1, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments and information as follows. Please note that late, untimely filed comments will not be considered. The https://www.regulations.gov electronic filing system will accept comments until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time at the end of May 1, 2026. Comments received by mail/hand delivery/courier (for written/paper submissions) will be considered timely if they are received on or before that date. Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following way: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov

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Citation: 91 FR 16200