# Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; 2016-2017 Commercial Accountability Measures and Closure for King Mackerel in Western Zone of the Gulf of Mexico
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2016-10-17 · Effective 2016-10-14 · 81 FR 71410
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-25052
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 71410
- **Publication date:** 2016-10-17
- **Effective date:** 2016-10-14
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 101206604-1758-02
## Abstract

NMFS implements accountability measures (AMs) for commercial king mackerel in the western zone of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) through this temporary rule. NMFS has determined that the commercial quota for king mackerel in the western zone of the Gulf EEZ will be reached by October 14, 2016. Therefore, NMFS closes the western zone of the Gulf EEZ to commercial king mackerel fishing on October 14, 2016. This closure is necessary to protect the Gulf king mackerel resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/17/2016-25052/coastal-migratory-pelagic-resources-of-the-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-2016-2017-commercial)
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