Requested Exemptions. The Sector requests exemption from the following management measures: 1 Many of the GOM Rolling Closure Areas are universally exempt, except for the following: 1.) Blocks 124 and 125 in April; 2.) Blocks 132 and 133 in April-May; 3.) Block 138 in May; 4.) Blocks 139, 140 in May-June; and 5.) Blocks 145, 146,147, and 152 in June. 1. The 120-day block out of the fishery for gillnet vessels. 2. The limit on the number of gillnets imposed on Day category gillnet vessels, but not to exceed 150 nets per permit. 3. The 20-day spawning block out of the fishery required for all vessels. 4. Length and horsepower restrictions on DAS leasing for only SHS participating vessels and those of any other sector that is granted this exemption. 5. Rolling closure of Block 138 in May
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