South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Snapper Grouper Abbreviated Framework Amendment 1

Amendment Summary

Adjusted red grouper annual catch limits.

Amendment documents

Implemented Regulations

  • Catch levels and OFL were established in 2018 and increased to the following levels in 2020 and will remain until modified: OFL = 202,000 lbs ww, ABC = 162,000 lbs ww, Total ACL = 162,000 lbs ww, Comm ACL = 71,280 (44%), Rec ACL = 90,720 lbs ww (56%).
  • Final approval
  • Implementation
  • Pre-scoping
  • Public hearing
  • Rule making
  • Scoping
  • Secretarial review
Species Affected