Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Mid-Atlantic Blueline Tilefish and Golden Til
In this action, NMFS proposes specifications for the 2026 fishing year for the golden tilefish and blueline tilefish fisheries north of the North Carolina/Virginia border. The proposed action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels and other management measures to prevent overfishing while allowing optimum y
| Agency | Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Proposed Rule |
| Published | 2026-03-30 |
| Summary | In this action, NMFS proposes specifications for the 2026 fishing year for the golden tilefish and blueline tilefish fisheries north of the North Carolina/Virginia border. The proposed action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels and other management measures to prevent overfishing while allowing optimum yield, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP). |
| Document number | 2026-06102 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/30/2026-06102/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-mid-atlantic-blueline-tilefish-and-golden-tilefish |