Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic - Subpart C - Shrimp Fishery (50 CFR 622.50-622.60). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Regulation Date 2013 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Crustaceans Seasons Size Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Fishing authorization Bycatch Inspection Monitoring Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Subpart of Part 622 of the Code of Federal Regulations provides rules for commercial shrimp fishery in the EEZ in the Gulf of Mexico. The only valid commercial vessel permits for Gulf shrimp are commercial vessel moratorium permits for Gulf shrimp. In accordance with the procedures specified in the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf Shrimp FMP), all commercial vessel moratorium permits for Gulf shrimp have been issued. No additional permits will be issued. The Regulations set out requirements regarding recordkeeping and reporting, NMFS-approved observers on board of vessels, installation of bycatch reduction devices, closed areas, size limits. They also concern Annual catch limits (ACLs), annual catch targets (ACTs), and accountability measures (AMs) and adjustment of management measures by the Regional Administrator (RA). Full text English Website www.ecfr.gov