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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-AN83 | Publication ID: Fall 2002 |
Title: Generic Amendment Addressing the Establishment of the Tortugas Marine Reserves Under the Fishery Management Plans of the Gulf of Mexico | |
Abstract: The Generic Tortugas Amendment would amend the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council's fishery management plans to establish the portion of the Tortugas North ecological reserve that falls within the Gulf of Mexico EEZ and to establish the Tortugas South Ecological Reserve, which resides entirely within the EEZ and includes Riley's Hump (a fish spawning aggregation site). Fishing for any species, including Atlantic highly migratory species, would be prohibited within these marine reserves. Additionally, anchoring by fishing vessels would be prohibited within the marine reserves. Along with regulations issued by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (under NOAA's National Ocean Service), the Generic Tortugas Amendment would protect unique and valuable reef resources. | |
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 | |
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
Agency Contact: Roy Crabtree Regional Administrator, Southeast Region Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service, 263 Thirteenth Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone:727 570-5305 Fax:727 570-5583 Email: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov |