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Published: November 16, 2008
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NOAA Fisheries Service has issued a temporary rule effective from October 29, 2008 through November 28, 2008, to allow shrimp fishermen to use limited tow times as an alternative to Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) in state and Federal waters off Louisiana. Specifically, this rule applies from the western end of Timbalier Island eastward to the Plaquemines/Jefferson Parish line, extending offshore 15 nautical miles. The previous 30-day exemption from TED requirements was effective September 26 through October 26, 2008. This action is necessary because environmental conditions resulting from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike still persist on the fishing grounds, preventing some fishermen from using TEDs effectively. For more information, contact Michael Barnette at (727) 551-5794.
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Published: November 16, 2008
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EmailNOAA Fisheries Service has issued a temporary rule effective from October 29, 2008 through November 28, 2008, to allow shrimp fishermen to use limited tow times as an alternative to Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) in state and Federal waters off Louisiana. Specifically, this rule applies from the western end of Timbalier Island eastward to the Plaquemines/Jefferson Parish line, extending offshore 15 nautical miles. The previous 30-day exemption from TED requirements was effective September 26 through October 26, 2008. This action is necessary because environmental conditions resulting from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike still persist on the fishing grounds, preventing some fishermen from using TEDs effectively. For more information, contact Michael Barnette at (727) 551-5794.
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