Framework Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region: Modifications to the Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group King Mackerel Catch Limits

The purpose of CMP Framework 11 is to adjust the Gulf Group king mackerel overfishing limit, acceptable biological catch, and annual catch limits consistent with the most recent Southeast Data Assessment and Review 38 stock assessment update, and recommendations from the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee. In doing so, CMP Framework 11 would modify the units used to monitor Gulf Group king mackerel landings from the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Coastal Household Telephone Survey to the MRIP Fishing Effort Survey.