Notices and Rules
Modification of Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Catch Limits
This framework action would increase red grouper catch limits in the Gulf of Mexico for both the commercial and recreational sectors.
Effective
08/08/2022
Amendment 53: Red Grouper Allocations and Catch Levels
Amendment 53: Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Allocations and Catch Levels
Published
05/02/2022
Descending Device and Venting Tool for the Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 (DESCEND Act)
This action requires commercial and recreational fishermen to possess a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Economic Zone.
Effective
02/14/2022
Framework Action to Implement Modification of the Gulf of Mexico Lane Snapper Catch Limits and Accountability Measures
NOAA Fisheries requests your comments on a proposed rule for lane snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. Comments are due by November 2, 2021. The proposed rule would increase the lane snapper annual catch limit from 301,000 lb whole weight to 1,028,973 lb
Published
12/23/2021
Modification of Fishing Access in Eastern Gulf of Mexico Marine Protected Areas
Modification of Fishing Access in Eastern Gulf of Mexico Marine Protected Areas
Effective
08/20/2021
Framework Action: Modification to Gray Triggerfish Catch Limits
Gulf of Mexico Gray Triggerfish
Issued
06/29/2021
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
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
Effective
01/05/2021
Amendment 51: Establish Gray Snapper Status Determination Criteria and Modify Annual Catch Limits
Gray snapper is a federally managed species caught in the Gulf of Mexico. The species is targeted inshore and offshore on natural and artificial reefs. Amendment 51 would establish overfished and overfishing definitions for the Gulf of Mexico gray snapper
Effective
12/17/2020
Amendment 9: Coral Habitat Areas Considered for Management in the Gulf of Mexico
A recommendation from the 2013 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council workshop to reevaluate coral areas in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) warranting special protection.
Published
10/16/2020