Amendment 42: Modifications to Sea Turtle Release Gear and Framework Procedure for the Snapper Grouper Fishery
Overview
Fishery Management
Fishing Type
Commercial,
Recreational
Affected Species
Action Status
Final Rule
Effective
01/08/2020
Point of Contact
Frank Helies: Frank.Helies@noaa.gov, 727-824-5305
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.