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Caribbean Fishery Management Council 150 th Meeting August Rio Grande, Puerto Rico Developing Compatible Regulations for Three Seasonally Closed Areas off Puerto Rico: Abrir la Sierra Bank, Bajo de Sico, and Tourmaline Bank

Bajo de Sico and Tourmaline Bank are under federal and territorial jurisdiction Abrir La Sierra is under federal jurisdiction only U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 2

Bajo de Sico Federal and State Waters: Prohibited use of traps, pots, nets and bottom longlines all year at Bajo de Sico. No anchoring allowed at Bajo de Sico. FEDERAL WATERS: Fishing and possession of CFMC managed reef fish prohibited from 1 October to 31 March each year. 9 nm Bajo de Sico: EEZ=62% Current Regulations 2014

9 nm Tourmaline Abrir La Sierra FEDERAL WATERS: ALL FISHING PROHIBITED for all species from 1 December to 28 February each year. Anchor removal system required if anchoring. Federal and State Waters: Prohibited use of traps, pots, nets and bottom longlines all year at Tourmaline and Abrir La Sierra. State Waters: No anchoring allowed all year at Tourmaline and Abrir La Sierra (all in EEZ). Tourmaline EEZ =71%

Management (2014) Bajo de SicoTourmalineAbrir La Sierra Seasonal Area Closure EEZ1 Oct-30 March (6 months) 1 Dec – 28 Feb (3 months) 1 Dec – 28 Feb (3 months) PRNONE Gear Banned EEZTraps, pots, bottom longlines and nets are prohibited YEAR ROUND PR Species/gears managed during seasonal area closure EEZReef Fish ONLYALL Fishing Prohibited (including pelagics, lobster, reef fish, queen conch) PRNONE Anchoring EEZProhibitedAllowed (retrieval system) PRProhibited Prohibited (but all EEZ) Seasonal Closures EEZRed hind (Dec-Feb); SU1 (Oct-Dec); GU4 (Feb-April); Mutton (Apr-Jun); Lane (Apr-Jun); QC (Jan-Dec) PRRed hind (Dec-Feb); Silk/blackfin (Oct-Dec); yellowfin grouper (Feb-Apr); Mutton (Apr-May); QC (Aug-Oct)

Seasonal Closures Area Closures All fishing Reef fish

ACTION 1: MODIFY LENGTH OF CLOSED SEASON Alt 1: No Action Alt 2: Modify the Bajo de Sico closed season to be Dec 1-Last day of Feb. Alt 3: Modify the closed season to be Oct 1-March 31 (Preferred) Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank (Preferred) Sub-Alt b: Tourmaline Bank (Preferred) Alt 4: Modify the closed season to be Dec 1-May 31. Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank Alt 5: Modify the closed season to be year-round. Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank

Alternatives selected by the deponents during the public hearing on ABT compatibility (July ) Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 MS5b3 NC2^ (NEW) AM2^ (NEW) FC2^ (NEW) MR (NEW) RL2^3 4 Allow FL2^34 4 All sp ban VP2^ (NEW) RJ2^16311 AL36Modify PSAllow LRAllow ALG16Modify JCNC JR1/Open allAllow JDM111 /6111 /Allow ^Action 1 tied to Action 6 and Action 5 (Alt. 4=open water column);

ACTION 6: MODIFY SPEARFISHING ACTIVITIES Alt 5 (NEW): Prohibit spearfishing for all species during the seasonal closure established in Action 1 (Alternative 2) Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank Alternative proposed by NC* - comments received at the PH of July supported his statement in toto

WRITTEN COMMENTS ACTION 1 Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 EF (Ciel)5b; 1 (AT)1 (AT);5bProhibit43 CL4Prohibit (De-May)Prohibit3 JK^3all fishing ban332; prohibit all fishingProhibit all PEW4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b2; 3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b; 3c Sierra Club^4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c RR4? 5?2? sunmonkeysallow JHQ JP (form letter)1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow HS allow possesion6 RL1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow JLG1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Diego1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6 Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow CR1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Lutjanus jocu1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow

ACTION 2: MODIFY REEF FISH FISHING ACTIVITIES Alt 1: No Action Alt 2: Prohibit fishing for Council-managed reef fish in Bajo de Sico during the seasonal closure established in Action 1* Alt 3: Prohibit fishing for and possession of Council- managed reef fish during the seasonal closure established in Action 1 (Preferred) Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank (Preferred) Sub-Alt b: Tourmaline Bank (Preferred)

Alternatives selected by the deponents during the public hearing on ABT compatibility (July ) Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 MS5b3 NC2^635 (NEW) AM2^635 (NEW) FC2^635 (NEW) MR2635 (NEW) RL2^3Allow FL2^34All sp ban VP2^635 (NEW) RJ2^16311 AL36Modify PSAllow LRAllow ALG16Modify JCNC JR1/Open allAllow JDM111 /6111 /Allow

WRITTEN COMMENTS ACTION 2 Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 EF (Ciel)5b; 1 (AT)1 (AT);5bProhibit43 CL4Prohibit (De-May)Prohibit3 JK^3all fishing ban332; prohibit all fishingProhibit all PEW4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b2; 3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b; 3c Sierra Club^4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c RR4? 5?2? sunmonkeysallow JHQ JP (form letter)1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow HS allow possesion6 RL1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow JLG1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Diego1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6 Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow CR1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Lutjanus jocu1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow

ACTION 3: MODIFY SPINY LOBSTER FISHING ACTIVITIES Alt 1: No Action Alt 2: Prohibit fishing for spiny lobster in Bajo de Sico during the seasonal closure established in Action 1 Alt 3: Prohibit fishing for and possession of spiny lobster during the seasonal closure established in Action 1 Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank Alt 4: Prohibit fishing for spiny lobster year-round Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank Alt 5: Prohibit fishing for and possession of spiny lobster year-round Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank Alt 6: Allow fishing for spiny lobster year-round (Preferred) Sub- Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank (Preferred) Sub- Alt b: Bajo de Sico (Preferred) Sub- Alt c: Tourmaline Bank (Preferred)

Alternatives selected by the deponents during the public hearing on ABT compatibility (July ) Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 MS5b3 NC2^635 (NEW) AM2^635 (NEW) FC2^635 (NEW) MR2635 (NEW) RL2^3Allow FL2^34All sp ban VP2^635 (NEW) RJ2^16311 AL36Modify PSAllow LRAllow ALG16Modify JCNC JR1/Open allAllow JDM111 /6111 /Allow

WRITTEN COMMENTS ACTION 3 Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 EF (Ciel)5b; 1 (AT)1 (AT);5bProhibit43 CL4Prohibit (De-May)Prohibit3 JK^3all fishing ban332; prohibit all fishingProhibit all PEW4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b2; 3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b; 3c Sierra Club^4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c RR4? 5?2? sunmonkeysallow JHQ JP (form letter)1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow HS allow possesion6 RL1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow JLG1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Diego1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6 Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow CR1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Lutjanus jocu1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow

ACTION 4: PROHIBIT ANCHORING Alt 1: No Action Alt 2: Prohibit anchoring during the seasonal closure established in Action 1 Sub-Alternative a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alternative b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alternative c: Tourmaline Bank Alt 3: Prohibit anchoring year-round (Preferred) Sub-Alternative a: Abrir La Sierra Bank (Preferred) Sub-Alternative b: Tourmaline Bank (Preferred)

Alternatives selected by the deponents during the public hearing on ABT compatibility (July ) Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 MS5b3 NC2^635 (NEW) AM2^635 (NEW) FC2^635 (NEW) MR2635 (NEW) RL2^3Allow FL2^34All sp ban VP2^635 (NEW) RJ2^16311 AL36Modify PSAllow LRAllow ALG16Modify JCNC JR1/Open allAllow JDM111 /6111 /Allow

WRITTEN COMMENTS ACTION 4 Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 EF (Ciel)5b; 1 (AT)1 (AT);5bProhibit43 CL4Prohibit (De-May)Prohibit3 JK^3all fishing ban332; prohibit all fishingProhibit all PEW4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b2; 3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b; 3c Sierra Club^4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c RR4? 5?2? sunmonkeysallow JHQ JP (form letter)1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow HS allow possesion6 RL1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow JLG1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Diego1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6 Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow CR1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Lutjanus jocu1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow

ACTION 5: MODIFY HMS FISHING ACTIVITIES Alt 1: No Action Alt 2: Upon request of the Council, prohibit bottom longline fishing for HMS year- round in Bajo de Sico (Preferred) Alt 3: Upon request of the Council, prohibit fishing for HMS in some or all of the three areas during the seasonal closure established in Action 1 Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank Alt 4: Upon request of the Council, prohibit fishing for HMS in some or all of the three areas during the seasonal closure established in Action 1, with an exception that would allow only surface trolling, as defined at §635.21(a)(4)(iv), for all HMS (Preferred) Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank (Preferred) Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico (Preferred) Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank (Preferred) Alt 5: Upon request of the Council, allow fishing for bigeye, albacore, yellowfin and skipjack (BAYS) tunas with speargun fishing gear in some or all of the three areas during the seasonal closure established in Action 1 Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank

Alternatives selected by the deponents during the public hearing on ABT compatibility (July ) Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 MS5b3 NC^2^635 (NEW) AM2^635 (NEW) FC2^635 (NEW) MR2635 (NEW) RL2^3Allow FL2^34All sp ban VP2^635 (NEW) RJ2^16311 AL36Modify PSAllow LRAllow ALG16Modify JCNC JR1/Open allAllow JDM111 /6111 /Allow ^open water column

WRITTEN COMMENTS ACTION 5 Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 EF (Ciel)5b; 1 (AT)1 (AT);5bProhibit43 CL4Prohibit (De-May)Prohibit3 JK^3all fishing ban332; prohibit all fishingProhibit all PEW4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b2; 3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b; 3c Sierra Club^4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c RR4? 5?2? sunmonkeysallow JHQ JP (form letter)1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow HS allow possesion6 RL1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow JLG1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Diego1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6 Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow CR1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Lutjanus jocu1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow

ACTION 6: MODIFY SPEARFISHING ACTIVITIES Alt 1: No Action: Retain the existing spearfishing regulations in each of the Abrir La Sierra Bank, Bajo de Sico, and Tourmaline Bank managed areas. Alt 2: Prohibit spearfishing for Council-managed reef fish during the seasonal closure established in Action 1 Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank Alt 3: Prohibit spearfishing for all non-HMS-managed species, including Council-managed reef fish and coastal migratory pelagics, during the seasonal closure established in Action 1 (Preferred) Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank (Preferred) Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico (Preferred) Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank (Preferred) Alt 4: Prohibit spearfishing for all non-HMS-managed species, including Council-managed reef fish and coastal migratory pelagics, year-round Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank

Alternatives selected by the deponents during the public hearing on ABT compatibility (July ) Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 MS5b3 NC2^635 (NEW) AM2^635 (NEW) FC2^635 (NEW) MR2635 (NEW) RL2^3Allow FL2^34All sp ban VP2^635 (NEW) RJ2^16311 AL36Modify PSAllow LRAllow ALG16Modify JCNC JR1/Open allAllow JDM111 /6111 /Allow

ACTION 6: MODIFY SPEARFISHING ACTIVITIES Alt 5 (NEW): Prohibit spearfishing for all species during the seasonal closure established in Action 1 (Alternative 2) Sub-Alt a: Abrir La Sierra Bank Sub-Alt b: Bajo de Sico Sub-Alt c: Tourmaline Bank Alternative proposed by NC* - comments received at the PH of July supported his statement in toto

WRITTEN COMMENTS ACTION 6 Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 EF (Ciel)5b; 1 (AT)1 (AT);5bProhibit43 CL4Prohibit (De-May)Prohibit3 JK^3all fishing ban332; prohibit all fishingProhibit all PEW4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b2; 3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b; 3c Sierra Club^4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c RR4? 5?2? sunmonkeysallow JHQ JP (form letter)1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow HS allow possesion6 RL1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow JLG1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Diego1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6 Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow CR1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Lutjanus jocu1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow

Participation and Comments Received: #People presentCommentsWritten Comments Mayagüez PH**62 (44 signed in)172 Written *** Comments 16 (7,933;186) **Presidents and Representatives speaking on behalf of fishing associations ***NGOs, Amnea Groups submitted comments on behalf of their memberships

Comments Received (July ) Abrir La SierraTourmalineBajo de Sico Seasonal Closure 3 (Dec-Feb) The following apply during the seasonal closure Prohibit fishing and possession Open water column Allow lobster fishing Open water column Allow lobster fishing Open water column Allow lobster fishing Prohibit anchoring Yes (Allow for yellowtail) Yes Prohibit spearfishing Yes, all species

Alternatives selected by the deponents during the public hearing on ABT compatibility (July ) Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 MS5b3 NC2^ (NEW) AM2^ (NEW) FC2^ (NEW) MR (NEW) RL2^3 4 Allow FL2^34 4 All sp ban VP2^ (NEW) RJ2^16311 AL36Modify PSAllow LRAllow ALG16Modify JCNC JR1/Open allAllow JDM111 /6111 /Allow ^Action 1 tied to Action 6 and Action 5 (Alt. 4=open water column);

WRITTEN COMMENTS Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 EF (Ciel)5b; 1 (AT)1 (AT);5bProhibit43 CL4Prohibit (De-May)Prohibit3 JK^3all fishing ban332; prohibit all fishingProhibit all PEW4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b2; 3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b; 3c Sierra Club^4a; 4b; 4c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c3a; 3b3a; 3b; 3c RR4? 5?2? sunmonkeysallow JHQ JP (form letter)1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow HS allow possesion6 RL1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow JLG1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Diego1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6 Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow CR1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow Lutjanus jocu1 Jan-30 AprilNo fishingallow 6Prohibit 3Allow and pelagicsallow

Comments Yellowtail snapper fishers need to anchor; use of anchor retrieval system in place Lobster harvesting by hand/snare while SCUBA Free diving spear fishing for pelagics Trolling for HMS and coastal pelagics

Next Steps This Meeting Consider outcomes from July Public Hearing in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Consider comments received during comment period Consider Public Hearing Draft of Amendment Determine Final Preferred Alternatives December Meeting Review codified text Approve Amendment for Secretarial Review

FEDERAL AND STATE WATERS - Puerto Rico Open Closed JanFebMarAprilMayJuneJulyAugSeptOctNovDec Red Hind*F/ S Mutton snapper F/S F Lane snapper FFF Grouper Unit 4 Red grouper FFF Black grouper FFF Tiger grouper FFF Yellowedge grouper FFF Yellowfin grouper F/S Snapper Unit 1 Black snapper FFF Vermillion FFF Blackfin snapper F/S Silk snapper F/S Abrir la SierraFF F Tourmaline*FF F Bajo de Sico*FFF FFF *State Open

TABLE 2.1 Current Species ClosuresJanFebMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugSeptOctNovDec Red Hind (west of 67°10' W only)XX X Vermilion, black, silk, or blackfin snappers XXX Red, black, tiger, yellowfin, and yellowedge grouper XXX Lane and mutton snapper XXX Proposed Seasonal Closure Proposed Alternative 1 (Current Seasonal Closures)A, B, T B BB Proposed Alternative 2BB B Proposed Alternative 3a (Preferred)AAA AAA Proposed Alternative 3b (Preferred)TTT TTT Proposed Alternative 4aAAAAA A Proposed Alternative 4bBBBBB B Proposed Alternative 4cTTTTT T Proposed Alternative 5aAAAAAAAAAAAA Proposed Alternative 5bBBBBBBBBBBBB Proposed Alternative 5cTTTTTTTTTTTT

COMMENTS PH: ACTION 1 Action 1Action 2Action 3Action 4Action 5Action 6 MS5b3 NC**2635 (NEW) AM2635 (NEW) FC2635 (NEW) MR2635 (NEW) RL23Allow FL234All sp ban VP2635 (NEW) RJ AL36Modify PSAllow LRAllow ALG16Modify JCNC JR1/Open allAllow JDM111 /6111 /Allow NL (new) REallow lionfish MV2635 (NEW)