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)
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