Shrimp Amendment 7
Amendment Summary
Addressed rock shrimp limited access endorsements, required verification of a Vessel Monitoring System, and required provision of economic data by federal shrimp permit holders.
Amendment documents
Implemented Regulations
- Rename the commercial vessel permit and the limited access endorsement.
- Remove the requirement for a minimum level of landings for the renewal of a limited access endorsement.
- Allow the reissue of a limited access endorsement that had been terminated because of failure to meet that minimum level.
- Allow the reissue of an endorsement that had been terminated because of failure to renew it in a timely manner; and Require the submission of economic data by participants in the fishery.
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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.