# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2016 Commercial Accountability Measure and Closure for South Atlantic Gray Triggerfish; January Through June Season
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2016-03-28 · Effective 2016-04-02 · 81 FR 17094
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-06957
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 17094
- **Publication date:** 2016-03-28
- **Effective date:** 2016-04-02
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 141107936-5399-02
## Abstract

NMFS implements accountability measures for commercial gray triggerfish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. NMFS projects commercial landings for gray triggerfish will reach the commercial annual catch limit (ACL) for the January through June period by April 2, 2016. Therefore, NMFS is closing the commercial sector for gray triggerfish in the South Atlantic EEZ on April 2, 2016. This closure is necessary to protect the gray triggerfish resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/28/2016-06957/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-2016-commercial-accountability-measure)
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