Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Reopening of the Gulf Group King Mackerel East Coast Subzone
catch-limit · south atlantic · mackerel · Published 2010-02-26 · Effective 2010-03-03 · 75 FR 8819
Document
Document number
2010-4014
Federal Register citation
75 FR 8819
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; reopening.
Category
catch-limit
Region
south atlantic
Species
mackerel
Publication date
2010-02-26
Effective date
2010-03-03
NOAA docket
Docket No. 040205043-4043-01
Abstract
NMFS reopens the commercial fishery for Gulf group king mackerel in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the east coast subzone. NMFS previously determined the quota for this commercial fishery would be reached by February 4, 2010. The latest estimates for landings indicate the quota was not reached by that date. Consequently, NMFS will reopen this fishery for 5 days. The purpose of this action is to allow the fishery to maximize harvest benefits and at the same time protect the king mackerel resource.