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    Regulatory Changes

    Read through proposed notices and rulemakings for publishing in the Pennsylvania Bulletin upon Commission approval.

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    The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (Commission) is the Commonwealth agency with the authority to enforce Title 30 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (The Fish and Boat Code). In addition, the Commission may promulgate such rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of the Fish and Boat Code. Before a regulation becomes final, the Commission must first publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Pennsylvania Bulletin seeking comments, objections, or suggestions from the public. Comments are accepted for at least 30 days.  After the public comment period, the Commission considers the proposed amendment on final rulemaking. If adopted on final rulemaking, the amendment becomes effective on the date of publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin or other date specified by the Commission.

    The information provided on this webpage is a summary of regulatory proposals that are being considered by the Commission, as well as final regulations. The purpose of posting this information is to make the public aware of the issues and to elicit public feedback on proposals. Comments on the proposals provide the Commission with valuable information and perspectives that will be considered and possibly incorporated into content or editorial changes. We appreciate your time and your commitment to Pennsylvania’s natural resources. The graphic within each topic will help you follow the change through the regulatory process.

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    PETITIONS / REQUESTS FOR REGULATIONS - Proposed Rulemaking; Administrative Provisions

    At its meeting on July 27, 2026, the Fish and Boat Commission will consider an amendment to Chapter 51 (relating to administrative provisions) to further clarify the review process for regulations proposed by the public. The amendment would be effective upon second publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Please refer to the notice for additional information.

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    PUBLIC COMMENTS / VIRTUAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Proposed Rulemaking; Administrative Provisions

    At its meeting on July 27, 2026, the Fish and Boat Commission will consider an amendment to Chapter 51 (relating to administrative provisions) to permit the public comment period for virtual committee meetings to be provided prior to the date of the meeting. The amendment would be effective upon second publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Please refer to the notice for additional information.

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    NOTICE - Approved Courses of Instruction in Boating Safety Education

    Under 58 Pa. Code § 91.6(a)(1) (relating to boating safety education certificates), the Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission has updated the list of approved courses in boating safety education for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania residents, effective June 1, 2026. The changes were effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Please refer to the notice for additional information.

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    NOTICE - Criteria for Courses of Instruction in Boating Safety Education

    Under 58 Pa. Code § 91.7 (relating to criteria for courses of instruction in boating safety education), the Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission has established updated criteria for Internet and Classroom Boating Safety Education Courses, effective June 1, 2026. The changes were effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Please refer to the notice for additional information.

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    NOTICE - Proposed Changes to List of Wild Trout Streams; July 2026

    At its meeting on July 27, 2026, the Fish and Boat Commission will consider changes to its list of wild trout streams. Under 58 Pa. Code § 57.11 (relating to listing of wild trout streams), it is the Commisson's policy to accurately identify and classify stream sections supporting naturally reproducing populations of wild trout as wild trout streams. Please refer to the notice for additional information. The proposed changes would be effective upon second publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

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    NOTICE - Proposed Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Streams; July 2026

    At its meeting on July 27, 2026, the Fish and Boat Commission will consider changes to its list of Class A wild trout streams. Under 58 Pa. Code § 57.8a (relating to Class A wild trout streams), it is the Commisson's policy to manage self-sustaining Class A wild trout populations as a renewable natural resource to conserve that resource and the angling it provides. Please refer to the notice for additional information. The proposed changes will be effective upon second publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

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    FUNDING - Final Rulemaking; Fiscal Code Note Provisions; Fund Flexibility

    At its meeting on April 27, 2026, the Fish and Boat Commission approved this amendment to Chapter 51 (relating to administrative provisions). This amendment adds a new subchapter, Subchapter O, to memorialize the fund flexibility created under section 1736-E of The Fiscal Code (72 P.S. § 1736-E). The amendment is effective upon second publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

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    NOTICE - Special Regulation Designation; Lake Hammond, Erie County

    At its meeting on April 27, 2026, the Fish and Boat Commission approved the addition of Lake Hammond, Erie County to its list of panfish enhancement waters regulated and managed under 58 Pa. Code § 65.11 (relating to panfish enhancement). The designation was effective upon second publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

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            NOTICE - Changes to List of Wild Trout Streams; April 2026

            At its meeting on April 27, 2026, the Fish and Boat Commission approved changes to its list of wild trout streams. Under 58 Pa. Code § 57.11 (relating to listing of wild trout streams), it is the Commisson's policy to accurately identify and classify stream sections supporting naturally reproducing populations of wild trout as wild trout streams. Please refer to the notice for additional information. The changes were effective upon second publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

            Thermometer image showing the proposed designation is open for public comment.

            NOTICE - Changes to List of Class A Wild Trout Streams; April 2026

            At its meeting on April 27, 2026, the Fish and Boat Commission approved changes to its list of Class A wild trout streams. Under 58 Pa. Code § 57.8a (relating to Class A wild trout streams), it is the Commisson's policy to manage self-sustaining Class A wild trout populations as a renewable natural resource to conserve that resource and the angling it provides. Please refer to the notice for additional information. The changes were effective upon second publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

            Thermometer image showing the proposed designation is open for public comment.

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