Framework Action to the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico - Modification to the Recreational For-hire Red Snapper Annual Catch Target Buffer
Overview
Description
The rule continues the Gulf of Mexico red snapper 9% buffer between the annual catch target and annual catch limit for the red snapper for-hire component put in place for 2019.
Fishery Management
Fishing Type
Recreational
Affected Species
Action Status
Final Rule
Effective
03/23/2020
Point of Contact
Dan Luers: Daniel.Luers@noaa.gov; 727-824-5305
Summary
This action would retain the 9 percent buffer between the annual catch target (ACT) and annual catch limit (ACL) for the red snapper for-hire component, which was implemented in 2019. The ACT is used to set the season length. This action will allow the federal for-hire component to continue to harvest more of the ACL while constraining landings to the component and total recreational ACL.