# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer From Virginia to New Jersey

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Temporary rule; quota transfer. |
| Published | 2026-10-28 |
| Effective | 2026-10-27 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 50 CFR 648 |
| Summary | NMFS announces that the Commonwealth of Virginia is transferring a portion of its 2026 commercial summer flounder quota to the State of New Jersey. This adjustment to the 2026 fishing year quota is necessary to comply with the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised 2026 commercial quotas for Virginia and New Jersey. |
| Document number | 2026-22003 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/28/2026-22003/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-summer-flounder-fishery-quota-transfer-from-virginia-to). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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