# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer From New York to North Carolina

**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 State of New York is transferring a portion of their 2026 commercial bluefish quota to the State of North Carolina. This quota adjustment is necessary to comply with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised 2026 commercial bluefish quotas for New York and North Carolina. |
| Document number | 2026-22007 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/28/2026-22007/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-bluefish-fishery-quota-transfer-from-new-york). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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