# Pribilof Islands Administration; Dogs Prohibited

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Interim final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-07 |
| Effective | 2026-08-06 |
| Comments close | 2026-08-06 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 50 CFR 216 |
| Summary | NMFS is creating an exception to the prohibition on landing dogs on the Pribilof Islands to allow the Regional Administrator to authorize independently certified and trained rodent detection dogs to be deployed to detect and prevent the establishment of invasive rodents. Invasive rodents could have significant consequences for the wildlife species that live and breed on the Pribilof Islands and the health and food security of community members. Public comments received expressed broad support for the proposed rule with some minor clarifications. NMFS is publishing this interim final rule to al |
| Document number | 2026-13684 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13684/pribilof-islands-administration-dogs-prohibited). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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