Amendment 42: Modifications to Sea Turtle Release Gear and Framework Procedure for the Snapper Grouper Fishery
Summary
Amendment 42 would add three newly approved sea turtle release devices and update the regulations to simplify and clarify the specifications for other release gear requirements. The new devices and updates would provide more options to fulfill the requirements for sea turtle release gear on board vessels with commercial and charter/for-hire snapper grouper permits in the South Atlantic. The amendment would also streamline the procedure to implement newly approved devices and handling procedures in the future.