Framework Amd - Greater Amberjack Rebuilding Plan, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish FMP

(1) Decrease the total annual catch limit from 1,780,000 pounds whole weight to 1,720,000 pounds whole weight.

(2) Set the commercial annual catch limit at 464,400 pounds whole weight and the commercial quota at 394,740 pounds whole weight.

(3) Set the recreational annual catch limit at 1,255,600 pounds whole weight and the recreational quota at 1,092,372 pounds whole weight.

(4) Increase the minimum recreational size limit from 30 inches fork length to 34 inches fork length.

(5) Reduce the commercial trip limit from 2,000 pounds whole weight to 1,500 pounds gutted weight.

Based on the environmental impact analysis within the EA, it has been determined that no significant environmental impacts will result from the proposed action. The proposed action will not change the manner in which the fishery is prosecuted and there is no new information that suggests impacts to listed species or critical habitat not previously identified.