Caribbean Spiny Lobster Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (1981-2017)

The list below contains information about amendments and rule-making that were effective during 2017 and earlier.  For more information, please visit the Caribbean Spiny Lobster FMP page. 

Amendment 7: Timing of Accountability Measure-Based Closures

• Proposed Rule, 82 FR 10324
• Final Rule, 82 FR 21475. Effective June 8, 2017.

Amendment 6: Application of Accountability Measures

• Proposed Rule, 81 FR 9800.
• Final Rule, 81 FR 29166. Effective June 10, 2016.

Regulatory Amendment 1: Abrir La Sierra Bank, Bajo de Sico, and Tourmaline Bank Consistency - Canceled

Amendment 5: 2011 Caribbean Annual Catch Limit Amendment

• Proposed Rule, 76 FR 68711.
• Final Rule, 76 FR 82413. Effective January 30, 2012.

Amendment 4: Import Restrictions

• Proposed Rule, 73 FR 64295.
• Final Rule, 74 FR 1148. Effective February 11, 2009.

Amendment 3 - Postponed

• Notice of Intent, 72 FR 57307

Amendment 2: Caribbean Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment

• Proposed Rule, 70 FR 53979.
• Final Rule, 70 FR 62073. Effective November 28, 2005.

Amendment 1

• Final Rule, 56 FR 19098. Effective May 1991.

Spiny Lobster Fishery Management Plan

• Final Rule, 49 FR 50049