SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The final rule published May 19, 2026 (91 FR 29092) describes annual management measures for managing the harvest of salmon in federal waters off the west coast of the United States. This correcting amendment corrects an error in the May 19, 2026 rule by adding the language “all salmon except coho salmon, two salmon per day” to specify the bag limit for the recreational ocean salmon fisheries in the area from Pigeon Point, California to the United States/Mexico border (Monterey management area). In addition, it clarifies the applicability of bag limits and early 2027 management measures in the area from Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San Francisco).

Need for Correction

The 2026 salmon management measures (91 FR 29092, May 19, 2026), section 2, part A, describe the recreational ocean salmon fisheries in the area from Point Arena, California to the United States/Mexico border. There is a transcription error in the area from Pigeon Point to the United States/Mexico border that accidentally omitted text in that management area for a recreational management measure for the 2026 season. The omitted text specifies the bag limits in that area. The correcting amendment would insert the bag limits, i.e., “all salmon except coho salmon, two salmon per day”. Additionally, the correcting amendment would insert the bag limits for the area between Point Arena and Pigeon Point that follows the specific measures for the 38°02′ N to Pigeon Point Subarea, in order to clarify that the limits apply to the entire area, not just the subarea from 38°02′ N to Pigeon Point. Finally, it would clarify that the early 2027 management measures described in this section apply to the area, not just the subarea. These changes would ensure the text is accurate and prevent confusion.

Correction

In FR Doc. 2026-09973 appearing on page 29103, in the Federal Register of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the following corrections are made:

On page 29103, in the third column, the description of the recreational ocean salmon fishery in the area from Point Arena, California to the United State/Mexico border is corrected to read as follows:

Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San Francisco)

June 27-July 22;

August 1-31.

Inseason action may be taken to close open days when total harvest is approaching an area-specific harvest guideline of 34,900 Chinook salmon.

38°02′ N to Pigeon Point Subarea

September 1-October 31.

Inseason action may be taken to close open days when total harvest is approaching an area-specific harvest guideline of 20,000 Chinook salmon applicable to the September and October open dates.

All salmon except coho salmon, two salmon per day, in the Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San Francisco) area.

In 2027, for the area between Point Arena and Pigeon Point (San Francisco), the season opens on April 3 for all salmon except coho salmon, two salmon per day. The same gear restrictions as in 2026 (identified below).

Pigeon Point to U.S./Mexico Border (Monterey)

April 11, 2026-May 15, 2026.

May 16-August 31.

Inseason action may be taken to close open days when total harvest is approaching an area-specific harvest guideline of 21,800 Chinook salmon.

All salmon except coho salmon, two salmon per day per person.

September 1-30.

Inseason action may be taken to close open days when total harvest is approaching a statewide harvest guideline of 20,000 Chinook salmon applicable to the September and October open dates.

All salmon except coho salmon, two salmon per day.

In 2027, the season opens on April 3 for all salmon except coho salmon, two salmon per day. The same gear restrictions as in 2026 (identified below).

Classification

NMFS is issuing this rule pursuant to 305(d) of the MSA. The reason for using this regulatory authority is: In a previous action under section 304(b), the regulations at 50 CFR 660.408 authorize NMFS to take this action under section 305(d). The NMFS Assistant Administrator (AA) has determined that this final rule is consistent with the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and regulations implementing the FMP, and other applicable law.

The NMFS AA finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to waive the requirement for prior notice and opportunity for additional public comment for this action as notice and comment would be unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. Notice and comment are unnecessary and contrary to the public interest because this action simply corrects an error in the final rule and avoids public ( printed page 56600) confusion. This correction does not affect the results of analyses conducted to support management decisions in the salmon fishery nor change the total catch of salmon. In addition, it is important that the errors be corrected as quickly as possible. The correction affects fisheries that began on June 27, 2026, and corrects errors that may lead to confusion for the public and potentially impact the prosecution of fisheries. Moreover, significant public participation took place in the process of developing the management measures through a process of developing the management measures through a process that involved state and Tribal governments and the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council). No aspect of this action is controversial and no change in operating practices in the fishery is required. For the same reasons, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d), the NMFS AA finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in effective date.

Because prior notice and opportunity for public comment are not required for this rule by 5 U.S.C. 553, or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., are inapplicable.

This final rule has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. This final rule is not an Executive Order 14192 regulatory action.

This final rule was developed after meaningful consultation with the Tribal representative on the Council, who agreed with the provisions that apply to tribal vessels. Representatives of several Tribes also participated in the related Council meetings and provided testimony on the management measures.

This final rule contains no information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 773-773k; 1801 et seq.

91 FR 56599