NOAAProposed Rule
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska: Amendment 57 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs (Crab FMP); Crab FMP Housekeeping
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Summary
This proposed rule updates federal fishing regulations for king and snow crabs in the waters off Alaska. The changes aim to improve how these crab fisheries are managed and make various technical corrections to existing rules.
Key Points
- 1This is Amendment 57 to the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands crab fishing plan, which sets rules for commercial crab fishing in Alaska waters
- 2The rule includes 'housekeeping' updates, meaning technical corrections and clarifications to existing regulations rather than major new restrictions
- 3The public has until April 4, 2026 to submit comments on the proposed changes before they become final
- 4These regulations affect commercial crab fishermen in Alaska and the communities that depend on the crab fishing industry
- 5The changes are managed by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the federal agency responsible for ocean and fisheries management
Key Dates
Published
February 2, 2026
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