# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Bycatch Reduction Device Certification
> **Rule** · Interim rule; request for comments. · Published 1998-05-19 · Effective 1998-05-14 · 63 FR 27499
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-13283
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** shrimp
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 27499
- **Publication date:** 1998-05-19
- **Effective date:** 1998-05-14
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 980505118-8118-01
## Abstract

This interim rule certifies the Jones-Davis and Gulf fisheye bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) for use in the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery. The intended effects of this rule are to provide flexibility to Gulf shrimp trawlers for complying with the requirement to use a BRD. This will allow shirmpers to select a BRD based on how it matches the operating conditions their vessel encounters. This should enhance compliance, help minimize shrimp loss, and further increase bycatch reduction and, thus, further reduce overfishing of red snapper.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/05/19/98-13283/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-shrimp-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico)
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