South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

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


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