South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Spiny Lobster Regulatory Amendment 2

Amendment Summary

Modified recreational season regulations, bag limits, and allowable gears within those seasons.

Amendment documents

Implemented Regulations

  • Restated OY for the fishery.
  • Stated protocols and a regulatory amendment procedure for more effective cooperative management between the Councils and states.
  • Final approval
  • Implementation
  • Pre-scoping
  • Public hearing
  • Rule making
  • Scoping
  • Secretarial review

Species Affected