For Immediate Release
September 8, 2022
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. Dates and locations are as follows:
September 26, 2022
Madeira Beach, FL
Madeira Beach City Hall in The City Centre
300 Municipal Drive
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
October 3, 3022
Marathon, FL
Marathon Government Center
2798 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
October 4, 2022
Galveston, TX
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
5400 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77551
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
To view the document and submit comments, follow the links below:
Amendment 54 – Modifications to Greater Amberjack Catch Limits and Allocations
Written public comments must be received by 5:00 PM on October 18, 2022. If you have any questions, email our Council offices at [email protected]