Extends regulations protecting North Atlantic right whales until 2035.
The Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective. These regulations, originally set to expire in 2028, will now remain in effect until 2035. The bill aims to provide continued protection for the endangered North Atlantic right whale while allowing more time for adjustments in lobster fishing practices.
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