UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2008
Omega Protein Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 001-14003 | 76-0562134 | ||||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||||
2105 City West Boulevard Suite 500 Houston, Texas | 77042 | |||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
(713) 623-0060
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 27, 2008, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted regulations related to the menhaden reduction fishery in Texas waters which limits the Total Allowable Catch (“TAC”) to 31.5 million pounds annually (the five year average menhaden catch for reduction purposes in Texas waters from 2002 through 2006). The regulations also allow for a 10% underage or overage in each year which is credited or deducted, as applicable, to the TAC in the following year.
The Company’s menhaden fish catch in Texas in 2007 is tentatively and preliminarily estimated by the National Marine Fisheries Service to be 35.3 million pounds (approximately 16,000 metric tons), or approximately 2.5% of the Company’s total 2007 fish catch. Based on the Company’s understanding of the rule as adopted, the limitation is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operation or financial condition.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Omega Protein Corporation | ||||||
| Dated: March 28, 2008. | /s/ John D. Held | |||||
John D. Held Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||||
