Notices and Rules
Shrimp Amendment 17B: Yield, Permit Threshold, and Transit Provisions
Amendment 17B defines the optimum yield for shrimp, determines the appropriate number of permits to achieve optimum yield on a continuing basis, considers measures to maintain the appropriate number of permits for the federal Gulf shrimp fishery without i
Effective
01/22/2018
Reef Fish Amendment 46: Gray Triggerfish Rebuilding Plan
This Amendment and proposed rule address a determination that the rebuilding of the Gulf gray triggerfish stock is not making adequate progress. The amendment and rule would establish a 9-year rebuilding time period, retain the current gray triggerf
Effective
01/16/2018
Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (1981-2017)
The following is a list of historic rulemakings to the fishery management plan for the shrimp fishery of the Gulf of Mexico effective 2017 and earlier.
Issued
12/31/2017
South Atlantic Golden Crab Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (1996-2016)
The list below contains information about amendments and rule-making that were effective during 2016 and earlier. While our website is in transition, to view historical amendments that are not found on this page, please visit the South Atlantic Fishe
Issued
02/22/2016
South Atlantic Coral and Coral Reefs Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (1984-2015)
The list below contains information about amendments and rule-making that were effective during 2015 and earlier. While our website is in transition, to view historical amendments that are not found on this page, please visit the South Atlantic Fishe
Issued
08/17/2015
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.
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
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.
Effective
08/30/2013
Memorandum of Understanding between NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Promote the Conservation of Migratory Birds including
This notice announces the availability of the final signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to promote the conservation of migratory birds.
This NMFS-FWS
Effective
07/17/2012
South Atlantic Sargassum Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (2003-2012)
The list below contains information about amendments and rule-making that were effective during 2012 and earlier. While our website is in transition, to view historical amendments that are not found on this page, please visit the South Atlantic Fishe
Effective
05/18/2012