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Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
Managing fishery resources in the U.S. federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
Managing fishery resources in the U.S. federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico
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Home
Fishing Regulations
Federal Fishing Regulations
State Fishing Regulations
Other Fishing Regulations
Fish Rules Mobile App
Allowable Gear
Angler Resources
Fishing For Our Future
About Us
What We Do
Council Members
Policies & Procedures
Travel & Reimbursement
Navigating the Process
Council Staff
Staff Log-In
Contact Us
Employment
Request for Proposals
Committee + Panel Membership
Advisory Panels and Groups
Scientific & Statistical Committees
Technical Committees
Council Committees
Meetings
Public Hearings & Scoping Workshops
Council Meetings
Advisory Panel Meetings
Scientific & Statistical Committee Meetings
Technical and Other Committee Meetings
Stock Assessment Meetings
Meetings Archive
Fishery Management
What are Fishery Management Plans & Amendments?
Implemented Fishery Management Plans
Aquaculture
Coastal Migratory Pelagics
Coral
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH)
Red Drum
Reef Fish
Shrimp
Spiny Lobster
Stone Crab
Generic
Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program Reviews
Amendments Under Development
Amendments On Hold
Public Input
Fisheries Science
Fisherman Feedback
Gulf of Mexico Recreational Data Collection Storyboard
Recreational Data Collection
Status Determination Criteria
Ecosystem Science
Release Mortality
News
Gulf Currents Blog
Press Releases
Subscribe
Archive
Newsletter Archive
Policies & Procedures
Federal Rules and Policies
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA)
Committee and Panel Guidelines
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Fishery Allocation Policies and Directives:
NMFS Policy Directive 01-119 (Fisheries Allocation Review Policy)
NMFS Procedural Directive 01-119-01 (Criteria for Initiating Fisheries Allocation Reviews)
NMFS Procedural Directive 01-119-02 (Recommended Practices and Factors to Consider when Reviewing and Making Allocation Decisions)
Council Policies
Five-Year Research Plan
Policy on Providing External Comments or Alternative Analyses of NMFS Stock Assessments
Coastal Wetlands Management Policy
Habitat Policy
Marine Aquaculture Policy
Mariculture Policy
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Policy
Council Fishery Allocation Policies:
Allocation Policy
Allocation Review Policy
Allocation Review Guidelines
Use of Venting Tools and Descending Devices
Council Administrative Policies
Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures
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updated February 2024
Communications Guidelines
Budget Reports
Administrative Handbook
Fishery Management Councils – Rules of Conduct for Members
Fishery Management Councils – Rules of Conduct for Employees and Advisors
Roberts Rules of Order – A Quick Guide to Motions and Voting
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