The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for Spanish mackerel in the 2017 calendar year as a result of stock assessments,
and to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the proposed rule amendments.

The comment period for this proposed rule is open until September 30, 2016.

The public is invited to submit comments on this proposed rule. Comments must be submitted in writing and must be received by the NMFS Southeast Regional Office