Snapper Grouper Abbreviated Framework Amendment 5
Amendment Summary
Blueline Tilefish Catch Levels
Purpose of the Amendment: adjust catch levels of blueline tilefish int he South Atlantic based on the most recent stock assessment (SEDAR 92)
Action Summary: Revise ABC, total ACL, and sector ACLs (retaining the current sector allocation)
Key Events:
- September 2025: Council initiates development with the intent to hold and public hearing and approve for submission in December 2025.
- February 2026: Submitted to NMFS for review.
Amendment documents
- Final approval
- Implementation
- Pre-scoping
- Public hearing
- Rule making
- Scoping
- Secretarial review