Snapper Grouper Amendment 32
Amendment Summary
Ended overfishing and established management measures for blueline tilefish.
Amendment documents
Implemented Regulations
- Revised the deepwater complex to remove BLT and revised the ACL of the deepwater complex to reflect the removal of BLT: ACL=OY=ABC.
- Re-defined MSY for BLT = the yield produced by Fmsy or the Fmsy proxy. MSY and Fmsy are recommended by the most recent SEDAR/SSC = 226,500 lbs ww.
- Set BLT ACL=OY=98% ABC which starts at 36,359 lbs ww in 2015 increasing to 89,769 lbs ww in 2018 and beyond until modified.
- Set rec ACT for BLT = rec ACL* (1-PSE) or ACL*0.5 whichever is greater which starts as 11,368 lbs ww in 2015 increasing to 28,067 lbs ww in 2018 and beyond until modified.
- Modified the commercial AMs to include an in-season closure and post-season dependent on stock status, total ACL, and sector ACL.
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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.