Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; 2013 Commercial and Recreational Quotas for Red Snapper
catch-limit · south atlantic · red snapper · Published 2012-12-21 · Effective 2013-01-01 · 77 FR 75568
Document
Document number
2012-30832
Federal Register citation
77 FR 75568
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule.
Category
catch-limit
Region
south atlantic
Species
red snapper
Publication date
2012-12-21
Effective date
2013-01-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 120213124-1066-02
Abstract
NMFS sets the 2013 commercial and recreational quotas for red snapper in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) through this temporary rule. NMFS has determined that the allowable biological catch (ABC) for red snapper in 2012 has been exceeded. Therefore, NMFS is maintaining the commercial and recreational quotas for red snapper in 2013 at the 2012 level. The intent of this action is to help achieve optimum yield (OY) for the Gulf red snapper resource without increasing the risk of red snapper experiencing overfishing.