Department of Environmental Conservation Docket 6 NYCRR Final Rule

ny-ENV-21-26-00002-A: Regulations governing recreational fishing of Black Sea Bass

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What this rule does

The regulation establishes rules for recreational fishing of Black Sea Bass, including limits on the size and number of fish that can be caught. It aims to ensure the sustainability of the Black Sea Bass population during fishing seasons.

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The rule, in full

461 words as published, September 30, 2026. View the original →

I.D. No. ENV-21-26-00002-A Filing No. 874 Filing Date: 2026-09-15 Effective Date: 2026-09-30 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE State Administrative Pro- cedureAct, NOTICE is hereby given of the following action: Action taken: Amendment of Part 40 of Title 6 NYCRR. Statutory authority: Environmental Conservation Law, sections 13-0105 and 13-0340-f Subject: Regulations governing recreational fishing of Black Sea Bass. Purpose: To increase the recreational possession limits of Black Sea Bass. Text or summary was published in the May 27, 2026 issue of the Register, I.D. No. ENV-21-26-00002-EP. Final rule as compared with last published rule: No changes. Text of rule and any required statements and analyses may be obtained from: Rachel Sysak, Department of Environmental Conservation, 123 Kings Park Blvd., Kings Park, NY 11754, (631) 444-0469, email: rachel.sysak@dec.ny.gov Additional matter required by statute: Pursuant to Article 8 of the ECL, the State Environmental Quality Review Act, a Coastal Assessment Form and a Short Environmental Assessment Form with a negative declaration have been prepared, and are on file with the Department. Revised Regulatory Impact Statement, Regulatory Flexibility Analysis and Job Impact Statement No changes were made to the previously published proposed rule. No public comments were received during the public comment period. No revisions to the previously published RIS, RAFA, RFA, or JIS were made. Initial Review of Rule As a rule that requires a RFA, RAFA or JIS, this rule will be initially reviewed in the calendar year 2029, which is no later than the 3rd year af- ter the year in which this rule is being adopted. Assessment of Public Comment The agency received no public comment. 23 Rule MakingActivities New York State Gaming Commission PROPOSED RULE MAKING NO HEARING(S) SCHEDULED Licensing of Owners in Thoroughbred Racing I.D. No. SGC-39-26-00023-P PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE State Administrative Pro- cedureAct, NOTICE is hereby given of the following proposed rule: Proposed Action: Amendment of section 4026.3 of Title 9 NYCRR. Statutory authority: Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, sections 104(1), (19) and 220(1) Subject: Licensing of owners in Thoroughbred racing. Purpose: To establish criteria for licensing horse owners in Thorougbred racing. Text of proposed rule: § 4026.3. Nonmanaging ownership. * * * (b) Nonmanaging owners—licensing. No horse shall be entered or started by such horse’s managing owner that is owned by [35] 20 or [less] fewer owners, unless all of the owners are licensed, or, if owned by more than [35] 20 owners, unless each individual having a [three] five percent or greater property interest is licensed as an owner by the commission. In ad- dition, each such owner that is not an individual must be registered and licensed with the commission, and all such entity’s officers, directors, trustees or other managing individuals must be licensed by the commis- sion unless otherwis

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