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Learn about the regulatory Amendment 4 to the Reef Fish FMP regarding Parrotfish minimum size limits discussed at the 144th Council Meeting in December 2012. The final action and timeline for implementation.
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Regulatory Amendment 4 to the Reef Fish FMP Parrotfish Minimum Size Limits 144th Council Meeting December 19-20, 2012
Actions/alternatives *FL = Fork Length
CODIFIED TEXT • ParrotfishSizeLimits Codified-v1.3.doc
Timeline • February 25, 2013: Publish Proposed Rule • 30-day comment period • May 31, 2013: Publish Final Rule • 30-day cooling period • July 1, 2013: Final Rule effective
CFMC 144 FINAL ACTION • Motion to approve regulatory Amendment 4 to the Reef Fish Management Plan and submit to the Secretary of Commerce for formal review and deem the codified text as necessary and appropriate. • R. Crabtree, E. Pineiro. Unanimously approved