Proposed extension of Gulf shrimp fishing permit moratorium through 2036
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The National Marine Fisheries Service has published a notice announcing that the Gulf Fishery Management Council submitted Amendment 19 for review. This amendment proposes to extend the current ban on issuing new commercial shrimp vessel permits in the Gulf of America by ten years, pushing the expiration date from October 2026 to October 2036.
Why it matters: This matters primarily to commercial shrimpers in the Gulf who rely on federal permits to operate. By keeping the number of permits fixed, the rule aims to protect the market value of existing licenses and prevent too many boats from competing for the same shrimp. It also buys time for officials to decide if they eventually want to lower or raise the cap on how many vessels can fish commercially.
Who it affects
- Commercial shrimpers holding federal permits in the Gulf of America
This notice comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service; readers should verify details in the original Federal Register document before relying on this summary.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document