Spiny Lobster Amendment 13
Amendment Summary
Addressed commercial harvesters using bully net gear, commercial daily vessel harvest and possession limits, and modified federal regulatory language.
Amendment documents
Implemented Regulations
- Made federal regulations for commercial harvest of spiny lobster by bully net gear in the EEZ off Florida consistent with those in Florida state waters.
- Established a daily vessel limit for the commercial harvest of spiny lobster by bully net in the EEZ off Florida, and a daily vessel limit for commercial harvest of spiny lobster by diving in the EEZ off Broward, Dade, Monroe, Collier, and Lee Counties.
- Updated the enhanced management protocol and procedure.
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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.