Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS proposes regulations to implement Framework Action 4 under both the St. Croix Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and the St. Thomas and St. John FMP, as prepared by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Council). The proposed rule would update annual catch limits (ACLs) for spiny lobster in St. Croix and in St. Thomas and St. John. The purpose of this proposed rule and Framework Action 4 is to update management reference points for spiny lobster consistent with the most recent stock assessments to prevent overfishing and achieve optimum yield (OY).
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 Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 622 [Docket No. 261013-0004] RIN 0648-BO61 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: NMFS proposes regulations to implement Framework Action 4 under both the St. Croix Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and the St. Thomas and St. John FMP, as prepared by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Council). The proposed rule would update annual catch limits (ACLs) for spiny lobster in St. Croix and in St. Thomas and St. John. The purpose of this proposed rule and Framework Action 4 is to update management reference points for spiny lobster consistent with the most recent stock assessments to prevent overfishing and achieve optimum yield (OY). DATES: Written comments must be received by November 16, 2026. ADDRESSES: A plain language summary of this proposed rule is available at https://www.regulations.gov/​docket/​NOAA-NMFS-2026-2146 . You may submit comments on the proposed rule, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2026-2146, by either of the following methods: Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Visit https://www.regulations.gov and enter NOAA-NMFS-2026-2146 in the Search box. Click on the “Comment” icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. Mail: Submit all written comments…
Citation: 91 FR 65711
