# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Greater Atlantic Region Catch Share Cost Recovery Program Updates

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-09-11 |
| Effective | 2026-10-13 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 50 CFR 648 |
| Summary | This final rule implements regulatory and administrative changes to improve the Greater Atlantic Region's Catch Share Cost Recovery Programs. These updates are intended to simplify regulations and reduce costs for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ), Golden Tilefish IFQ, and Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) fisheries. This action will result in improved administration and management of the Atlantic sea scallop, golden tilefish, and Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries. |
| Document number | 2026-18607 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18607/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-greater-atlantic-region-catch-share-cost-recovery). Last refreshed: 2026-11-05T14:36:47.995Z.
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