# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 17A
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-07-22 · Effective 2016-08-22 · 81 FR 47733
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-17272
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** shrimp
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 47733
- **Publication date:** 2016-07-22
- **Effective date:** 2016-08-22
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 160222132-6585-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues regulations to implement Amendment 17A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP), as prepared and submitted by the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule extends the current Gulf commercial shrimp permit moratorium for 10 more years. The intent of this final rule and Amendment 17A is to protect federally managed Gulf shrimp stocks while promoting catch efficiency, economic efficiency, and stability in the fishery.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/22/2016-17272/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-shrimp-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico)
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