Saturday, January 25, 2020

Fisheries' proposed rule change

NOAA Fisheries’ Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council voted on an issue that is know open for public comment, on a proposed rule that provides eligible historical captains the opportunity to replace their historical captain permits with standard federal charter/headboat for-hire permits for reef fish and coastal migratory pelagic fisheries. The comment period is open now through Feb. 22. (Source: NOAA Fisheries 01/24/20) https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNOAAFISHERIES/bulletins/277d218