September 9, 2020 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
KEY MESSAGE:
NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule to implement Framework Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region (Framework Amendment 8), which increases the Atlantic king mackerel trip limit in federal waters off Florida.
Effective Date: September 9, 2020
SUMMARY OF CHANGES:
- The rule increases the Season 2 (October-end of February) Atlantic king mackerel trip limit in Federal waters of the Atlantic Southern Zone, beginning on October 1, 2020.
- For Season 2 between the Flagler/Volusia, Florida county line and the Miami-Dade/Monroe, Florida county line, the trip limit is 100 fish.
FORMAL FEDERAL REGISTER NAME/NUMBER: 85 FR 55592, published September 9, 2020.
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