# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction
> **Rule** · Inseason action; trip limit reduction. · Published 2005-03-18 · Effective 2005-03-16 · 70 FR 13117
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-5347
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 13117
- **Publication date:** 2005-03-18
- **Effective date:** 2005-03-16
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 001005281-0369-02
## Abstract

NMFS reduces the commercial trip limit of Atlantic group Spanish mackerel in or from the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the southern zone to 500 lb (227 kg) per day. This trip limit reduction is necessary to maximize the socioeconomic benefits of the quota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/03/18/05-5347/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-coastal-migratory-pelagic-resources-of)
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