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RULES: Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper/Grouper Resources,
Published: 2008-03-28
NMFS reduces the commercial trip limit for golden tilefish in
the South Atlantic to 300 lb (136 kg) per trip in or from the exclusive
economic zone (EEZ). This trip limit reduction is necessary to protect
the South Atlantic golden tilefish resource.
PROPOSED RULES: Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Atlantic Group Spanish Mackerel Commercial Trip Limit in the Southern Zone,
Published: 2008-01-03
In accordance with the framework procedure for adjusting
management measures of the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal
Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic
(FMP), NMFS proposes to change the start date for the commercial trip
limit for Atlantic migratory group Spanish mackerel in the southern
zone to March 1.
RULES: Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction,
Published: 2008-03-25
NMFS reduces the trip limit in the commercial hook-and-line
fishery for king mackerel in the southern Florida west coast subzone to
500 lb (227 kg) of king mackerel per day in or from the exclusive
economic zone (EEZ). This trip limit reduction is necessary to protect
the Gulf king mackerel resource.
RULES: Closure of the 2008 Commercial Fishery for Tilefishes,
Published: 2008-05-06
NMFS closes the commercial fishery for tilefishes in the
exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico. NMFS has
determined that the quota for the commercial fishery for tilefishes
will have been reached by May 10, 2008. This closure is necessary to
protect the tilefish resource.
RULES: Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Closure of the 2008 Gulf of Mexico Recreational Fishery for Red Snapper,
Published: 2008-03-25
NMFS closes the recreational fishery for red snapper in the
exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). NMFS has
determined this action is necessary to prevent the recreational fishery
from exceeding its quota for the fishing year. This closure is
necessary to prevent overfishing of Gulf red snapper.
RULES: Closure of the 2008 Deepwater Grouper Commercial Fishery,
Published: 2008-05-06
NMFS closes the commercial fishery for deepwater grouper
(misty grouper, snowy grouper, yellowedge grouper, warsaw grouper, and
speckled hind) in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of
Mexico. NMFS has determined that the deepwater grouper quota for the
commercial fishery will have been reached by May 10, 2008. This closure
is necessary
RULES: Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic States,
Published: 2008-03-20
NMFS announces approval of Amendment 15A to the Fishery
Management Plan for the SnapperGrouper Fishery of the South Atlantic
Region (FMP). Amendment 15A updates management reference points for
snowy grouper, black sea bass, and red porgy based on the most recent
stock assessments; modifies rebuilding schedules for snowy grouper and
black sea bass;
RULES: Reef Fish Fishery and Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 27/14; Correction,
Published: 2008-02-29
This document contains a correction to the final rule to
implement joint Amendment 27 to the Fishery Management Plan for the
Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and Amendment 14 to the
Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico
(Amendment 27/14) that was published in the Federal Register Tuesday,
January 29, 2008.
RULES: Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Closure,
Published: 2008-02-26
NMFS closes the commercial fishery for king mackerel in the
Florida east coast subzone. This closure is necessary to protect the
Gulf king mackerel resource.
RULES: Revisions to Bycatch Reduction Devices and Testing Protocols,
Published: 2008-02-13
In accordance with the framework procedures for adjusting
management measures specified in regulations implementing the Fishery
Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf FMP)
and the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South
Atlantic Region (South Atlantic FMP), NMFS issues this final rule to
consolidate
RULES: Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic;; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic;; Atlantic Group Spanish Mackerel Commercial Trip Limit in the Southern Zone; Change in Start Date,
Published: 2008-02-11
In accordance with the framework procedure for adjusting
management measures of the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal
Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic
(FMP), NMFS changes the start date of the commercial trip limit for
Atlantic migratory group Spanish mackerel in the southern zone to March
1. The intended
PROPOSED RULES: Amendment 30A,
Published: 2008-04-08
NMFS issues this proposed rule that would implement Amendment
30A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the
Gulf of Mexico (FMP) prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council (Council). This proposed rule would establish accountability
measures for the commercial and recreational fisheries for greater
amberjack
RULES: Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Closure,
Published: 2008-02-07
NMFS closes the commercial run-around gillnet fishery for king
mackerel in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the southern Florida
west coast subzone. This closure is necessary to protect the Gulf king
mackerel resource.
RULES: Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper/Grouper Resources of the South Atlantic; Withdrawal of Trip Limit Reduction,
Published: 2008-04-07
NMFS withdraws the reduction of the commercial trip limit for
golden tilefish in the South Atlantic to 300 lb (136 kg) per trip in or
from the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) that was published in the
Federal Register on March 28, 2008. Based on updated information, NMFS
has determined that the threshold level for implementation of the trip
limit
RULES: Reef Fish Fishery and Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 27/14,
Published: 2008-01-29
NMFS issues this final rule to implement joint Amendment 27 to
the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Reef Fish Resources of the
Gulf of Mexico (Reef Fish FMP) and Amendment 14 to the Fishery
Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (Shrimp
FMP)(Amendment 27/14) prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council
PROPOSED RULES: Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 30A,
Published: 2008-03-31
NMFS announces the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
(Council) has submitted Amendment 30A to the Fishery Management Plan
(FMP) for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico for review,
approval, and implementation by NMFS. Amendment 30A proposes actions to
end overfishing of greater amberjack and gray triggerfish and to
rebuild these
RULES: Gulf of Mexico Vermilion Snapper Fishery Management Measures; Correction,
Published: 2008-01-17
This document contains a correction to the final rule to
implement a regulatory amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for the
Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico that was published in the
Federal Register Thursday, January 3, 2008.
