# 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
> **Rule** · Temporary rule. · Published 2012-12-21 · Effective 2013-01-01 · 77 FR 75568
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-30832
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** red snapper
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 75568
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30832/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico)
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