Notices and Rules
Framework Amendment 2: Updates to the Spiny Lobster Overfishing Limit, Acceptable Biological Catch, and Annual Catch Limit
Generic Framework Amendment 2 to the Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans: Updates to the Spiny Lobster Overfishing Limit, Acceptable Biological Catch, and Annual Catch Limit
Published
04/30/2024
Amendment 2 to the Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans: Trawl, Net Gear, and Descending Devices
Amendment 2 to the Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans: Trawl, Net Gear, and Descending Devices
Published
04/23/2024
Amendment 3 to the Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans: Management Measures for Dolphin and Wahoo
Amendment 3 to the Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans: Management Measures for Dolphin and Wahoo
Published
04/23/2024
Amendment 1 to the Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans: Modification to the Buoy Gear Definition and Use
Generic Amendment 1 to the Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans: Modification to the Buoy Gear Definition and Use
Effective
08/21/2023
Framework Amendment 1: Modification of Spiny Lobster Management Reference Points
Framework Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plans for Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. John, and St. Croix: Modification of Spiny Lobster Management Reference Points Based on SEDAR 57 Stock Assessments
Effective
04/15/2023
Caribbean Island-based Fishery Management Plans
U.S. Caribbean Island-based Fishery Management Plans
Effective
10/13/2022
Memorandum of Understanding between NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Promote the Conservation of Migratory Birds including
This notice announces the availability of the final signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to promote the conservation of migratory birds.
This NMFS-FWS
Effective
07/17/2012
National Plan of Action for the Reduction of Seabird Incidental Catch (Seabird Bycatch) in Longline Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries announces the availability of the National Plan of Action for the Reduction of Incidental Catch of Seabirds (Seabird Bycatch) in Longline Fisheries. NOAA Fisheries also responds to public comments received on the draft NPOA-S.
Published
02/28/2001
Executive Order - Responsibilities of Federal Agencies To Protect Migratory Birds
Migratory birds are of great ecological and economic value to this country and to other countries. They contribute to biological diversity and bring tremendous enjoyment to millions of Americans who study, watch, feed, or hunt these birds throughout the U
Published
01/17/2001
Caribbean Queen Conch Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (1997-2016)
Includes information about amendments and rule-making that were effective during 2016 and earlier.
Issued
12/13/1997