Notices and Rules
Amendment 13: Modifications to Spiny Lobster Gear Requirements and Cooperative Management Procedures
The final rule for Amendment 13 modifies federal regulations for the harvest of spiny lobster that apply in federal waters off Florida to be compatible with Florida state regulations concerning bully net gear requirements and commercial daily po
Effective
07/26/2019
Abbreviated Framework Amendment 2: Vermilion Snapper and Black Sea Bass
Abbreviated Framework 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region proposes to adjust the annual catch limits for South Atlantic vermilion snapper and black sea bass in response to the results of the l
Effective
04/09/2019
Amendment 31: Management of Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia
Amendment 31 proposes removing Atlantic group cobia from the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fishery Management Plan (CMP FMP). Future management of Atlantic group cobia would be under the purview of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Management Commission (
Effective
03/21/2019
2019 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications
We have issued final specifications for the 2019 Atlantic bluefish fishery. This action establishes allowable harvest levels for the bluefish stock, to prevent overfishing while allowing optimum yield.
Published
03/12/2019
Abbreviated Framework Amendment 1: Red Grouper Annual Catch Limits
Actions adjusted the annual catch limits (ACL) for South Atlantic red grouper in response to the results of the latest stock assessment.
Amendment
Abbreviated Framework Amendment 1
Effective
08/27/2018
Amendment 43: Red Snapper Annual Catch Limits
Actions address overfishing of red snapper and recreational reporting.
Amendment
Amendment 43: Red Snapper Annual Catch Limits
Effective
07/26/2018
Regulatory Amendment 4: Spiny Lobster Annual Catch Limits and Targets and Recreational Trap Prohibition in the South Atlantic
This amendment modifies the stock status determination criteria and catch levels for spiny lobster in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic federal waters based on updated information and revised scientific recommendations; and considers restriction
Effective
07/23/2018
Golden Tilefish Interim Measures
The proposed temporary measures reduced the golden tilefish annual catch limits (ACL) (total, commercial, and recreational) for 2018. Currently the total ACL for golden tilefish is 558,036 pounds gutted weight (lbs gw). Under the interim
Effective
07/02/2018
Amendment 41: Mutton Snapper Management Measures
Fishery managers implemented regulations through Amendment 41 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (Amendment 41). Measures for Amendment 41 specify the maximum sustainable yield
Effective
02/10/2018
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