Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Hearings

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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene public hearings on draft Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico. Amendment 7 proposes to create a Federal trap certificate program for the commercial stone crab fishery in Federal waters (exclusive economic zone (EEZ)) off Florida. This program would be similar to the trap certificate program adopted by the State of Florida. In addition, public testimony on Amendment 7 will be accepted at the Gulf Council meeting in November 2000. A separate Federal Register notice will give details about that meeting.