South Atlantic Fishery Management Council: Snapper Grouper Commercial Sub-Committee Public Meeting (April 20–21, 2026)

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a public meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (SAFMC) Snapper Grouper Commercial Sub-Committee, scheduled for April 20–21, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in North Charleston, South Carolina. The meeting will run from 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20 through 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, and will also be accessible via webinar. The primary purpose of the meeting is to continue reviewing preliminary analyses and proposed management measures under Amendment 60 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan. The amendment focuses specifically on commercial fishing permits and trip efficiency within the snapper-grouper commercial fishery sector. The Sub-Committee is expected to provide direction to SAFMC staff for continued development of Amendment 60 and to formulate recommendations for the full Snapper Grouper Committee as needed. Meeting materials, including the agenda and briefing book, will be posted on the Council's website (safmc.net) at least two weeks prior to the meeting. Public comments will be accepted both online and in person during the session. The meeting is physically accessible to persons with disabilities; accommodation requests must be submitted at least 5 days before the meeting. The notice was signed by Acting Deputy Director Rey Israel Marquez on March 31, 2026.

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