NOAA-NMFS-2025-0669 Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Impact Review

NOAA NMFS released a combined Environmental Assessment, Regulatory Impact Review, and Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for a proposed fisheries management action. The EA evaluates the environmental consequences of the proposed action, while the RIR analyzes its economic impacts and regulatory costs. The IRFA assesses effects on small entities to comply with the Regulatory Flexibility Act requirements.

Affected parties in the commercial fishing industry, particularly small fishing businesses and fishing communities, should review the assessment to understand potential regulatory impacts. The document provides an opportunity to submit comments on the economic and environmental analyses before final action is taken.