South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Snapper Grouper Amendment 60

Amendment Summary

Commercial SG1 Permit and Trip Efficiency

Purpose of Amendment: Revise policies and requirements for the snapper grouper commercial unlimited (SG1) permit and increase commercial trip efficiency. 

Action Summary: Revise the 2-for-1 snapper grouper SG1 permit policy; revise requirements to acquire or retain an SG1 permit; establish a framework for dynamic trip limits; establish a non-target or out-of-season allowance for commercial harvest; consider revising gear onboard restrictions. 

Key Events: 

  • March 2025: The Council initiated work on the amendment. 
  • June 2025: The Council approved the amendment for scoping. 

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  • Final approval
  • Implementation
  • Pre-scoping
  • Public hearing
  • Rule making
  • Scoping
  • Secretarial review

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