NMFS and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council to Prepare Environmental Impact Statement for Regulatory Amendment 17 to Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council are planning to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to evaluate alternatives for managing the Snapper-Grouper Fishery in the South Atlantic Region, with a focus on modifying and establishing marine protected areas. The public is invited to comment on the scope of issues to be addressed in the DEIS and attend scoping meetings.