Comment period ends April 30 for those interested in providing input on the Red Grouper Rebuilding Plan

fishgent Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:45 am

Below are Southeast Fishery Bulletins recently distributed from NOAA Fisheries Service that may be of interest:

NOAA Seeks Comments on a Proposed Rule to Establish a Rebuilding Plan for Red Grouper in the South Atlantic - the public comment period ends April 30, 2012

Amendment 24 would establish a rebuilding plan for red grouper in the South Atlantic. Actions proposed in the amendment include: implementation of Annual Catch Limits (ACLs) and Accountability Measures (AMs) for the commercial and recreational sectors; elimination of the aggregate ACLs and AMs currently in place for black grouper, red grouper and gag; and other measures.

NOAA Fisheries Service Seeks Public Comment on the Proposed Rule for Amendment 20A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region - the public comment period ends April 30, 2012

Amendment 20A addresses the commercial sector of the wreckfish fishery, managed under an individual transferable quota (ITQ) system.

To view a complete list of Fishery Bulletins, visit the NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Regional Office website at http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov.

Relevant copies are also posted on the Council's website at www.safmc.net. Pardon cross-postings.