Coral Fishery Management Plan
Amendment summary
Joint Fishery Management Plan with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. Restricted harvest of stony corals and sea fans and set optimum yield for octocorals.
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.