CMP Amendment 3
Amendment Summary
Prohibited drift gill nets for Gulf group king mackerel and Gulf and Atlantic groups of Spanish mackerel and purse seines for overfished groups of mackerels.
Amendment documents
Implemented Regulations
- Prohibited purse seines for Atlantic king mackerel.
- Prohibit drift gillnets for all coastal migratory pelagic species.
- Prohibit run-around gill nets for the Atlantic migratory group king mackerel.
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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.