NMFS Delays Vessel Monitoring System Installation for Gulf Reef Fish Vessels Until March 7, 2007

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has postponed the December 7, 2006, effective date for two sections of a final rule, requiring vessel owners/operators with Gulf reef fish commercial vessel permits to install approved vessel monitoring systems (VMS) by March 7, 2007, to allow affected fishers more time to comply with the new requirements.