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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).

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