Final

This framework will set specifications for many groundfish stocks for fishing years 2026-2030, U.S./Canada TACs for 2026, and address an administrative measure to establish a regulatory process for the regional administrator to adjust recreational measures for cod and haddock.

Framework 72 Interim Final Rule, Request for Comments - August 4, 2026 

Framework 72 Final Submission - April 23, 2026

Appendix 1 - SSC Reports

Appendix 2 - Calculation of ACLs

Appendix 3 - NE Multispecies Risk Matrices

Appendix 4 - Quota Change Model Results