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  • 2025-03175 — Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10814
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a public meeting on March 18, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, to discuss the Ad Hoc Red Snapper Grouper/Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Programs. During this meeting, topics such as IFQ Permit Requirements and Distribution Issues will be reviewed, along with active participation in these programs. The meeting is open for public comment and can be attended in person or via webinar. Special accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

    Simple Explanation

    The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is having a meeting on March 18, 2025, where people will talk about how to catch fish like red snapper fairly. You can go to the meeting in person, watch it online, and even say what you think if you have special needs to make sure you can attend easily.

  • 2021-03300 — Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region and Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; Possession Limits for Federally-Permitted Charter Vessels and Headboats
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11152
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a final rule to modify possession limit regulations for federally permitted charter boats and headboats operating in the Gulf of Mexico. The rule allows fishers to take two daily bag limits during trips longer than 30 hours, with permits and trip details properly documented, enhancing trip efficiency and reducing wasted catches. Additionally, the rule updates reporting requirements for fishing quotas during emergencies, simplifying the process for using paper records. Public feedback showed support for these changes, noting improved regulatory clarity and economic benefits for the fishing industry.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made new rules for people who catch fish on special fishing boats in the Gulf of Mexico, saying they can catch more fish if their trip is longer than 30 hours, and made it easier to report fishing details when things go wrong. This helps cut down on wasted fish and makes things clearer for fishers, but people still have some questions about how the new rules work and if they are fair.