March 21, 2008

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Public Meeting on Generic Aquaculture Amendment


The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene public meetings April 7, 2008 through April 11, 2008. The meetings will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 4914 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808.


Wednesday, April 9, 2008
3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.--The Joint Reef Fish/Mackerel/Red Drum Management Committee will meet to discuss the Generic Aquaculture Amendment.


Thursday, April 10, 2008
1:20 p.m.-5:30 p.m.--The Council will receive public testimony on: (a) exempted fishing permits (EFPs), if any; (b) Final Action on Reef Fish Amendment 30B; and (c) Generic Aquaculture Amendment. An Open Public Comment Period regarding any fishery issue of concern will be immediately following completion of public testimony for a maximum of 1 hour. People wishing to speak before the Council should complete a public comment card prior to the comment period.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wayne E. Swingle, Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; telephone: (813) 348-1630.