Golden Crab Amendment 3
Amendment Summary
Addressed gear limitations, vessel permitting specifications, specified status determination criteria, created a sub-zone within the Southern Zone with specified conditions and modified the FMP framework to allow modifications to the sub-zone.
Amendment documents
Implemented Regulations
- Extended the use of wire cable for main lines through December 31, 2002.
- Required that the escape panel or door on traps to measure 11 7/8 inches x 11 7/8 inches. Removed the 5,000-pound harvest requirement for renewing the biannual permit.
- Allowed up to a 20% increase in vessel size from the original permit.
- Created a sub-zone within the Southern Zone.
- Allowed two new vessels to be permitted to fish only in the Northern Zone using the next two participants that want to enter the fishery.
- Specified MSY and status determination criteria. Modifying the framework to allow modification to the sub-zone.
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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.