South Atlantic Modifications to Charter Vessel and Headboat Reporting Requirements
Overview
Fishery Management
Fishing Type
Recreational
Action Status
Final Rule
Effective
09/01/2020
Point of Contact
Karla Gore: Karla.Gore@noaa.gov; 727-824-5305
Summary
The For-Hire Amendment includes Amendment 39 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region, Amendment 9 to the FMP for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic, and Amendment 27 to the Coastal Migratory Pelagics FMP of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Regions.
The For-Hire Amendment proposes mandatory weekly electronic reporting for charter vessel operators with a federal for-hire permit in the snapper grouper, dolphin wahoo, or coastal migratory pelagic fisheries; reduces the time allowed for headboat operators to complete their electronic reports; and proposes requiring location reporting by charter vessels with the same detail now required for headboat vessels.
Amendment
Modifications to Charter Vessel and Headboat Reporting Requirements