CMP Amendment 38
Amendment Summary
Purpose of Amendment: modify the commercial fishing year for Atlantic Spanish mackerel to facilitate transfer of commercial quota between the Northern and Southern Zones, consider changes to sale of tournament-caught Atlantic king mackerel and Atlantic Spanish mackerel, modify the CMP FMP framework procedure.
Action Summary: TBD
Key Events:
- June 2026: Amendment development initiated.
- November 2026: Review by the Mackerel Cobia Advisory Panel.
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Council staff and the Council identify issues and develop actions and alternatives.
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The Council takes public comment on the draft amendment.
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The Council votes to approve the amendment and send it to NOAA Fisheries.
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NOAA Fisheries reviews the amendment and publishes proposed and final rules, with public comment periods.
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The final rule is in effect.