Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Emergency Fisheries Closure in the Gulf of Mexico Due to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
other · south atlantic · Published 2010-05-06 · Effective 2010-05-03 · 75 FR 24822
Document
Document number
2010-10661
Federal Register citation
75 FR 24822
Type
Rule
Action
Emergency rule; request for comments.
Category
other
Region
south atlantic
Publication date
2010-05-06
Effective date
2010-05-03
NOAA docket
Docket No. 100501208-0208-01
Abstract
NMFS issues this emergency rule to close a portion of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to all fishing, in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The closure was applicable May 2, 2010, and will remain in effect for 10 days, unless conditions allow NMFS to terminate it sooner. NMFS will continue to monitor and evaluate the oil spill and its impacts on Gulf fisheries and will take immediate and appropriate action to extend or reduce this closed area. This closure is implemented for public safety.