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Gulf of Mexico Generic Actions Involving Multiple Fishery Management Plans

Gulf of Mexico

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Generic actions apply to multiple fishery management plans. They may also be joint plans with other fishery management councils.

See current rules that are open for comment.

To reach Sustainable Fisheries staff, please call (727) 824-5305, or see individual Fishery Management Plan Actions for specific contacts.

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*Executive Order 14172, “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness” (Jan. 20, 2025), directs that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America. Gulf of America references in this website refer to the same area as the Gulf of Mexico in the applicable regulations under 50 CFR parts 216–219, 222–226, and 600–699. The name change did not result in any changes to, and had no effect on the applicability or enforceability of, any existing regulations. This website continues to use “Gulf of Mexico” when quoting statutes, existing regulations, or previously published materials.

Actions

Under Development Implemented Actions

Carryover Provisions and Framework Modifications

The purpose of this amendment to is establish a carryover provision for managed reef fish and coastal migratory pelagic (CMP) stocks. Carryover provisions would apply to stocks and stock complexes with sector allocations. Unused portions of the secto
Information Gathering,
Gulf of Mexico
Issued
03/11/2019

Framework Amendment to Modify Multi-Day Trip Possession Limits for Federal Permitted Charter/Headboat Vessels in the Gulf of Mexico

Generic Abbreviated Framework: Modification of For-hire Multi-day Trip Possession Limits
Final Rule,
Gulf of Mexico
Effective
03/26/2021

Gulf of Mexico Modifications to Charter Vessel and Headboat Reporting Requirements

The For-Hire Electronic Reporting Amendment would modify data reporting requirements for federally permitted for-hire vessels (charter vessels and headboats) in the Gulf of Mexico to declare (hail-out) the type of trip (for-hire or other) prior to departi
Final Rule,
Gulf of Mexico
Effective
01/05/2021

Framework Action: Replacement of Historical Captain Permits with Standard Federal Charter/Headboat Permits

This amendment and rule will provide an opportunity for eligible individuals to replace historical captain permits in the reef fish and coastal migratory pelagic fisheries with standard federal for-hire permits. The rule would apply to ind
Final Rule,
Gulf of Mexico
South Atlantic
Effective
05/21/2020

Gulf of Mexico Generic Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (1998-2014)

The following is a list of historic rulemakings affecting multiple Fishery Management Plans for Gulf of Mexico fishery resources effective 2014 and earlier. For current amendments and recent rulemaking, see the Current Gulf of Mexico Generic Actions.
Final Rule,
Gulf of Mexico
Issued
12/31/2014

Modifications to Federally Permitted Seafood Dealer Reporting Requirements

Effective August 7, 2014, the action modifies permitting and reporting requirements for seafood dealers who first receive federally managed species. This action is intended to improve the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness of data r
Final Rule,
Gulf of Mexico
Effective
08/07/2014

Modification of the Coastal Migratory Pelagic and Reef Fish Charter Vessel/Headboat Permit Renewal and Transfer Requirements

Modification to renewal and transfer requirements for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic and Reef Fish Charter Vessel/Headboat Permit.
Final Rule,
Gulf of Mexico
South Atlantic
Effective
08/30/2013

Last updated by Southeast Regional Office on 04/25/2025