Environmental Assessment for Generic Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plans for Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. John, and St. Croix: Modification to the Buoy Gear Definition and Use

The proposed action would prohibit the use of buoy gear for all harvest by the recreational sector and would increase the maximum number of hooks that can be used with buoy gear when fishing for any species for authorized fisheries in federal waters off Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. John, and St. Croix. The proposed action would not significantly impact the quality of the human environment.