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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries |
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Chapter VI - Fishery Conservation and Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce |
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Part 654 - STONE CRAB FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO |
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Subpart B - Management Measures |
§ 654.24 - Shrimp/stone crab separation zones.
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Five zones are established in the management area and Florida's waters off Citrus and Hernando Counties for the separation of shrimp trawling and stone crab trapping. The zones are as shown in Appendix A, Figure 3, of this part. Although Zone II is entirely within Florida's waters, it is included in this section and Appendix A, Figure 3, of this part for the convenience of fishermen. Restrictions that apply to Zone II and those parts of the other zones that are in Florida's waters are contained in Rule 46-38.001, Florida Administrative Code. Geographical coordinates of the points referred to in this paragraph and shown in Appendix A, Figure 3, of this part are as follows (loran readings are unofficial and are included only for the convenience of fishermen):
Point North latitude West - longitude
Loran Chain 7980 W X Y Z A 28°59′30″ 82°45′36″ 14416.5 31409.4 45259.1 62895.3 B 28°59′30″ 83°00′10″ 14396.0 31386.3 45376.8 63000.0 C 28°26′01″ 82°59′47″ 14301.5 31205.9 45103.2 63000.0 D 28°26′01″ 82°56′54″ 14307.0 31212.2 45080.0 62981.3 E 28°41′39″ 82°55′25″ 14353.7 31300.2 45193.9 62970.0 F 28°41′39″ 82°56′09″ 14352.4 31298.6 45199.4 62975.0 G 28°48′56″ 82°56′19″ 14372.6 31337.2 45260.0 62975.0 H 28°53′51″ 82°51′19″ 14393.9 31371.8 45260.0 62938.7 I 28°54′43″ 82°44′52″ ( 1 )( 1 )( 1 )( 1 )J 28°51′09″ 82°44′00″ ( 2 )( 2 )( 2 )( 2 )K 28°50′59″ 82°54′16″ 14381.6 31351.8 45260.0 62960.0 L 28°41′39″ 82°53′56″ 14356.2 31303.0 45181.7 62960.0 M 28°41′39″ 82°38′46″ ( 3 )( 3 )( 3 )( 3 )N 28°41′39″ 82°53′12″ 14357.4 31304.4 45176.0 62955.0 O 28°30′51″ 82°55′11″ 14323.7 31242.4 45104.9 62970.0 P 28°40′00″ 82°53′08″ 14352.9 31295.7 45161.8 62955.0 Q 28°40′00″ 82°47′58″ 14361.3 31305.4 45120.0 62920.0 R 28°35′14″ 82°47′47″ 14348.6 31280.6 45080.0 62920.0 S 28°30′51″ 82°52′55″ 14327.7 31247.0 45086.6 62955.0 T 28°27′46″ 82°55′09″ 14315.2 31225.8 45080.0 62970.0 U 28°30′51″ 82°52′09″ 14329.1 31248.6 45080.0 62949.9 1 Crystal River Entrance Light 1A.2 Long Pt. (southwest tip).3 Shoreline.(a)
Zone I is enclosed by rhumb lines connecting, in order, points A, B, C, D, T, E, F, G, H, I, and J, plus the shoreline between points A and J. It is unlawful to trawl in that part of Zone I that is in the EEZ during the period October 5 through May 20, each year.(b)
Zone II is enclosed by rhumb lines connecting, in order, points J, I, H, K, L, and M, plus the shoreline between points J and M.(c)
Zone III is enclosed by rhumb lines connecting, in order, points P, Q, R, U, S, and P. It is unlawful to trawl in that part of Zone III that is in the EEZ during the period October 5 through May 20, each year.(d)
Zone IV is enclosed by rhumb lines connecting, in order, points E, N, S, O, and E.(1) It is unlawful to place a stone crab trap in that part of Zone IV that is in the EEZ during the periods October 5 through December 1, and April 2 through May 20, each year.
(2) It is unlawful to trawl in that part of Zone IV that is in the EEZ during the period December 2 through April 1, each year.
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Zone V is enclosed by rhumb lines connecting, in order, points F, G, K, L, and F.(1) It is unlawful to place a stone crab trap in that part of Zone V that is in the EEZ during the periods October 5 through November 30, and March 16 through May 20, each year.
(2) It is unlawful to trawl in that part of Zone V that it is in the EEZ during the period December 1 through March 15, each year.
(f) A stone crab trap, float, or rope in the management area during a period not authorized by this section will be considered unclaimed or abandoned property and may be disposed of in any manner considered appropriate by the Assistant Administrator or an authorized officer. An owner of such trap, float, or rope remains subject to appropriate civil penalties. A stone crab trap will be presumed to be the property of the most recently documented owner.