Shrimp Amendment 9
Amendment summary
Addressed the criteria process for a state to request a concurrent closure of South Atlantic penaeid (brown, pink, and white) shrimp in the adjacent EEZ during severe winter weather and revise the overfished status determination criteria for pink shrimp.
Amendment documents
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The Council identifies management needs and develop actions and alternatives.
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The Council facilitates a designated public comment opportunity 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.