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

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) are seeking public input on a proposed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will assess alternatives for managing the Snapper-Grouper Fishery in the South Atlantic Region. The EIS will consider measures to rebuild the red snapper stock while minimizing economic impacts, and will inform an amendment to the Fishery Management Plan.