Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; Reopening of the Commercial Sector for Vermilion Snapper in the South Atlantic
catch-limit · south atlantic · grouper · Published 2011-04-26 · Effective 2011-05-01 · 76 FR 23205
Document
Document number
2011-10035
Federal Register citation
76 FR 23205
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; reopening.
Category
catch-limit
Region
south atlantic
Species
grouper
Publication date
2011-04-26
Effective date
2011-05-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 040205043-4043-01
Abstract
NMFS reopens the commercial sector for South Atlantic vermilion snapper in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). NMFS previously determined the quota for the commercial sector would be reached by March 10, 2011, and closed the commercial sector for vermilion snapper in the South Atlantic. The latest estimates for landings indicate the quota was not reached by that date. Consequently, NMFS will reopen the commercial sector for 7 days. The purpose of this action is to allow the commercial sector to maximize harvest benefits and at the same time protect the vermilion snapper resource.