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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-BF61 | Publication ID: Spring 2016 |
Title: ●Regulatory Amendment 25 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region | |
Abstract:
This rule proposes management changes recommended by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council to blueline tilefish, yellowtail snapper, and black sea bass in the South Atlantic Region. This rule would increase the annual catch limit and optimum yield for blueline tilefish based on a new acceptable biological catch recommendation from the South Atlantic Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee. This action also proposes an increase to the current commercial trip limit and changing the recreational bag limit for blueline tilefish. Currently, the fishing year for yellowtail snapper is based on the calendar year. This rule proposes a summer/early fall start date of the fishing year to protect the yellowtail snapper stock during the spawning season and provide economic benefits for commercial fishermen. Lastly, this rule proposes an increase to the black sea bass recreational bag limit to increase the chance the recreational annual catch limit will be landed and ensure that optimum yield is being achieved. |
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Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 | |
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: Federal |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree Regional Administrator, Southeast Region Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone:727 824-5305 Fax:727 824-5308 Email: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov |