Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Gulf of Mexico Commercial Grouper Fishery; Trip Limit
seasonal-closure · south atlantic · grouper · Published 2005-12-29 · Effective 2006-01-01 · 70 FR 77057
Document
Document number
05-24603
Federal Register citation
70 FR 77057
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
seasonal-closure
Region
south atlantic
Species
grouper
Publication date
2005-12-29
Effective date
2006-01-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 051114298-5338-02
Abstract
NMFS issues this final rule to implement a regulatory amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP) prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule establishes a 6,000-lb (2,722-kg) commercial trip limit for shallow-water and deep-water grouper, combined, in the exclusive economic zone of the Gulf of Mexico. The intended effect of this final rule is to minimize the effects of derby fishing and prolong the fishing season.