South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Snapper Grouper Regulatory Amendment 40

Amendment Summary

Purpose of Amendment: Evaluate the re-opening of seasonal nearshore closed areas to on-demand black sea bass pots and modify the commercial trip limit for pots.

Action Summary: TBD

Key Events: 

  • March 2026: Amendment initiated. 

Most recent amendment document

  • No current items
  • Final approval
  • Implementation
  • Pre-scoping
  • Public hearing
  • Rule making
  • Scoping
  • Secretarial review

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