# Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 18 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2026-04-28 · Effective 2026-04-27 · 91 FR 22762
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-08206
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Species:** flounder
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 22762
- **Publication date:** 2026-04-28
- **Effective date:** 2026-04-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 260422-0108
## Abstract

NMFS announces the implementation of Framework Adjustment 18 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This framework modifies exemptions to the minimum mesh size requirements in the commercial summer flounder fishery. The purpose of this action is to increase operational flexibility for the commercial fishing industry.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08206/magnuson-stevens-fishery-conservation-and-management-act-provisions-fisheries-of-the-northeastern)
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