News from Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council

January 13, 2012 Below is a Southeast Fishery Bulletin recently distributed by NOAA Fisheries Service.  The bulletin announces a public comment period on a proposed rule to revise gag and red grouper recreational accountability measures in the Gulf of Mexico. The comment period ends January 27, 2012.  NOAA Fisheries Service Seeks Comments on a Proposed Rule to revise Gag and Red Grouper Recreational Accountability Measures in the Gulf of Mexico.  To view a complete list of Fishery Bulletins, visit the NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Regional Office website at http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov.  This announcement is forwarded as a courtesy of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.  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 Charlene Ponce Public Information Officer 888-833-1844 ext. 229

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