Public Hearings on Greater Amberjack Allocations and Catch Limits

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October 5, 2022
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Public Hearings on Greater Amberjack Allocations and Catch Limits

06:00 pm - 09:00 pm @

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold five in-person public hearings and one webinar to solicit public comments on Draft Reef Fish Amendment 54 – Modifications to Greater Amberjack Catch Limits and Allocations. The Council is obligated to act on the results of the most recent greater amberjack stock assessment (SEDAR 70) to ensure that management measures, including the overfishing limit, acceptable biological catch, annual catch limits, annual catch targets, and allocations are based on the best available scientific information.

The public hearings will begin at 6:00 PM and conclude no later than 9:00 PM, local time. October 5, 2022

Kenner, LA

Doubletree New Orleans Airport

2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd

Kenner, LA 70062

October 6, 2022

Orange Beach, AL

Adult Activity Center

26251 Canal Road

Orange Beach, AL 36561

October 11, 2022

Virtual

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To view the document and submit comments, follow the links below:

Amendment 54 – Modifications to Greater Amberjack Catch Limits and Allocations

Submit Online Comment

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Written public comments must be received by 5:00 PM, EDT, on October 18, 2022. If you have any questions, email our Council office at:

[email protected]