Snapper Grouper Abbreviated Framework Amendment 3
Amendment Summary
Adjusted annual catch limits and recreational catch targets for blueline tilefish.
Amendment documents
Implemented Regulations
- OFL set to 328,985 lbs ww, ABC set to 233,968 lbs ww from 2020 through 2022 where it would remain until modified, total ACL =ABC, apply existing sector allocations of 50.07% commercial and 49.93% recreational to updated total ACL which resulted in a 117,148 lbs ww commercial ACL and 116,820 lbs ww recreational ACL, the recreational ACT is based on ACT equation which results in an ACT of 70,886 lbs ww.
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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.