Notices and Rules
Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on Phase 2 Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) intends to begin a rulemaking process to amend the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (Plan) to reduce the risk of mortalities and serious injuries of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis)
Published
09/09/2022
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 10: Changes to catch levels, sector allocations, accountability measures, and management measures for dolphin and wahoo in the Atlantic
Atlantic Dolphin Wahoo Amendment 10. Changes to catch levels, sector allocations, accountability measures, and management measures for dolphin and wahoo in the Atlantic
Effective
05/02/2022
Amendment 53: Red Grouper Allocations and Catch Levels
Amendment 53: Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Allocations and Catch Levels
Published
05/02/2022
Amendment 10: Establish a Shrimp Fishery Access Area
Establish a Shrimp Fishery Access Area Along the Northern Extension of the Oculina Bank HAPC
Published
04/29/2022
Amendment 48 to the Gulf Reef Fish FMP and Amendment 5 to the Gulf Red Drum FMP
Amendment 48 to the Gulf Reef Fish FMP and Amendment 5 to the Gulf Red Drum FMP establish MSY proxies, overfishing and overfished determination criteria (aka MSSTs), and optimum yield (OY) for some reef fish species and red drum.
Published
03/10/2022
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