Snapper Grouper Regulatory Amendment 16
Amendment Summary
Revised the seasonal prohibition on the use of black sea bass pot gear in the South Atlantic and added a gear marking requirement for black sea bass pot gear to aid in identification in the event of a whale entanglement.
Amendment documents
Implemented Regulations
- Modified the annual BSB pot gear closure from Nov 1 – Apr 30 to Nov 1 – 30 and from Apr 1 – 30 each year applied to waters inshore of designated points around Daytona Beach to Cape Hatteras.
- From Dec 1 – Mar 31 the closure applies to waters inshore of designated points around Cape Canaveral to Cape Hatteras.
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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.