International trade · 09/11/2004

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Shrimp Fishing Regulations

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold public hearings to discuss a proposed change to the preferred management alternative for shrimp fishing in the South Atlantic Exclusive Economic Zone, requiring a Federal penaeid shrimp permit. This change is part of Amendment 6 to the Shrimp Fishery Management Plan, which also includes other proposed management actions.