Comment Period: December 1–15, 2025
Deadline: December 15, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. EDT
Submit Comments To: nmfs.seafoodstrategy@noaa.gov

Description:
NOAA Fisheries has reopened the public comment period to gather input on the implementation of Executive Order 14276: Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness. This effort began August 27, 2025 and seeks feedback on barriers, management needs, science, and other priorities affecting U.S. fisheries.

Topics NOAA Is Seeking Input On:

• Federal fishing regulations that could be suspended, revised, or rescinded

• Challenges facing specific fisheries and ideas for innovative improvements

• Examples of existing regulations that could be modified to strengthen U.S. fishing businesses

• Ways to improve fisheries management and science, including:

  • Use of cost-effective and reliable technology and cooperative research for stock assessments

  • Modernizing data collection to better reflect real-time conditions

  • Tools, information, and support U.S. fishing businesses need to adapt to economic and environmental changes

• Opportunities to expand exempted fishing permit programs to increase fishing opportunities nationwide

Comment Guidance:
When submitting comments, NOAA encourages identifying any associated costs to the government, regulated industry, or both.

More information and how to submit comments here