Gulf Council to Meet in Austin, Texas April 4th through the 7th

Meeting Announcement March 11, 2016   Gulf Council to Meet in Austin, Texas   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet April 4 - 7, 2016, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Austin, Texas.  Committee meetings will convene Monday at 8:30 am, concluding at 10:15 am Wednesday. The full Council will convene Wednesday morning beginning at 10:30 am. The Council is expected to adjourn by 3:30 pm Thursday.  The Committees & Council Agenda is posted on the Council web site and meeting materials will be posted as they become available.   Public comment is scheduled Wednesday from 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm. Testimony will be taken on the following: Final Action Coastal Migratory Pelagics Amendment 26 - Modifications to Allocations, Stock Boundaries, and Sale Provisions for Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Migratory Groups of King Mackerel Final Action - Framework Action to Modify Red Grouper Annual Catch Limits Final Action - Framework Action to Modify Commercial Gear Requirements and Recreational/Commercial Fishing Year for Yellowtail Snapper Final Action - South Atlantic Amendment: Modifications to Charter Vessel and Headboat Reporting Requirements Open testimony on any other fishery issues or concerns  Council meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live over the internet. To register, visit   https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1123487951462208001  or call 888-833-1844. About the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional Fishery Management Councils established by the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The Council prepares fishery management plans, which are designed to manage fishery resources within the 200-mile limit of the Gulf of Mexico.   Submit comments and stay updated on fishery issues: Check it out! Go to www.gulfcouncil.org and click on the thermometer in the middle of the page. From there you can read up on all the pending actions, watch the video presentations, read comments, and submit your own. All comments submitted through the online form are automatically posted on our web site for Council review. Other comments are manually posted every couple of days.  There is also a thermometer for each issue that lets you know where the Council is in the process for that particular amendment, whether it's the scoping phase, final action, or implementation.    You can also find information on our Facebook page, blog, and YouTube channel.         The Gulf Council has an APP for that - Download it for free!           iPhone         Droid

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