Past Actions and Documents for Amendment 59

DEIS for Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region

In-Person Public Hearings – Dates and Locations:

As part of the development of Amendment 59, the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office will host a series of in-person public hearings. During these public hearings, NOAA Fisheries will review Amendment 59 and the proposed options for the management of red snapper and snapper-grouper species in South Atlantic federal waters. The structure of the public hearings will allow for a presentation on the amendment and proposed rule at 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm on February 5, and 6, 24, and 25, 2025. There will be separate breakout rooms for the public to ask questions, obtain more information on Amendment 59 and the proposed rule, and formally submit public comments to NOAA Fisheries.

The March 5, 2025, public hearing will be held in conjunction with the scheduled March meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (South Atlantic Council). A presentation on the measures proposed in Amendment 59 will be provided by NOAA Fisheries at 2:30 pm and comments on Amendment 59 will be accepted after the South Atlantic Council’s scheduled public comment period starting at 5:00 pm.

The public hearings will be held at the following times and locations:

*For hotel and parking information, please contact the hotels listed in the table above.

Public Hearing Summary Document

Presentation for Amendment 59 to the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan

Notice of public hearings

Proposed rule and Notice of Availability of a Fishery Management Plan Amendment (request for comments)

Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (request for comments)