Fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico may be allowed more red snapper under a rule being considered by the NOAA Fisheries Service.
The Fisheries Service is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to increase the commercial red snapper quota in the Gulf of Mexico from 3.5 to 3.6 million pounds and the recreational quota from 3.4 to 3.5 million pounds.
Researchers say Red Snapper populations are looking better than expected.
A recent red snapper stock assessment showed overfishing for red snapper ended in 2009,
Written comments on the proposed rule are being accepted through March 24th.
If you would like to comment we have all the information you need to do so on the news page at oysterradio.com.
You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
- Electronic Submissions: Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Enter the following docket number into the “Search” box: NOAA-NMFS-2011-0018. All comments received are part of the public record and will generally be posted to http://www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (for example, name, address, etc.) voluntarily submitted by the commenter, may be publicly accessible. Do not submit confidential business information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. NOAA Fisheries Service will accept anonymous comments. Attachments to electronic comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats only.
- Mail: Richard Malinowski, NOAA Fisheries Service, Southeast Regional Office, Sustainable Fisheries Division, 263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5505.
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