Notice of Public Meeting by Gulf Fishery Management Council
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The Gulf Fishery Management Council will hold a public meeting on April 21, 2026, to discuss various topics related to the Red Snapper Grouper and Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Programs. The meeting will include introductions, agenda adoption, a review of prior meeting summaries, and discussions on specific amendments regarding commercial fishing quotas. This meeting aims to gather input from advisory panel members and the public on important regulatory matters.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of discussions for Amendments 63 and 59A
- Public comment session included
- Broadcasting meeting via webinar
Obligations
What this law requires
Broadcast the meeting via webinar with registration available on www.gulfcouncil.org
Hold a public meeting of the Ad Hoc Red Snapper Grouper/Tilefish IFQ Programs Advisory Panel on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT at Gulf Council office, 4107 W Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607
Make registration information available on the Council's website at www.gulfcouncil.org for both in-person and webinar participation
Post the meeting agenda and all meeting materials on www.gulfcouncil.org as they become available
Restrict Advisory Panel actions to issues specifically identified in the agenda or emergency issues under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, with public notification of intent to address emergency actions