# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region; Closure
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2007-09-28 · Effective 2007-10-03 · 72 FR 55103
## Document
- **Document number:** 07-4797
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** grouper
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 55103
- **Publication date:** 2007-09-28
- **Effective date:** 2007-10-03
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No.060525140-6221-02
## Abstract

NMFS closes the commercial fishery for golden tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South Atlantic. This closure is necessary to protect the golden tilefish resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/09/28/07-4797/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-snapper-grouper-fishery-of-the-south)
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