Spiny Lobster Amendment 11
Amendment Summary
Established measures to help protect threatened and endangered species and created 60 new closed areas.
Amendment documents
Implemented Regulations
- Created new closed areas in the EEZ off the Florida Keys with identified Staghorn and Elkhorn corals and prohibit spiny lobster trapping within the identified areas.
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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.