NOAA's proposed GoM rule change

NOAA Fisheries requests public comments on a proposed rule that would modify the on-board multi-day possession limit of fish species on for-hire trips by federally-permitted vessels in the Gulf of Mexico. The rule would increase the required trip duration to greater than 30 hours, but would allow anglers to retain the second daily bag limit at any time after the federally-permitted for-hire vessel leaves the dock. The rule would also require that the receipt issued to passengers specify the date and time of both the departure and return of the trip, and would clarify that the entire trip must occur on days when the harvest and possession of the applicable reef fish species are allowed. Comments are due by Aug. 27. (Source: NOAA Fisheries 07/28/20) https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/request-comments-proposed-rule-modify-requirements-federally-permitted-hire-vessels