NOAA Fisheries Announces Extension of Valid Period for Vessel and Dealer Permits

The following notice from NOAA Fisheries is provided as a courtesy to our subscribers. FB17-049                                                                                                  FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: September 22, 2017   CONTACT: 727-824-5305                                                      Extension of Valid Period for Vessel and Dealer Permits                                             KEY MESSAGE: Because of technical difficulties due to Hurricane Irma, the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region Permits Office is providing an extension of the valid period of any permits for which owners have submitted a renewal application.  Only those expired permits already submitted for renewal to the Southeast Region Permits Office will be considered valid until October 31, 2017.   Background: Since the passing of Hurricane Irma, the permit system at the Southeast Regional Office in St. Petersburg, Florida, has experienced unusual delays in permit renewals. Some individuals applied to renew their permits in a timely manner, but have not received new permits due to Hurricane Irma. For permits that are expired but have renewal applications pending at the Southeast Regional Office, the permit expiration will be considered extended until October 31, 2017. This extension applies to all Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and Highly Migratory Species vessel permits and dealer permits. Permit transfers will not be processed until the system is functioning. About 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.       Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Emily Muehlstein Public Information Officer 888-833-1844 ext. 238

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