Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; Reopening of the Commercial Sector for King Mackerel in the Gulf of Mexico Western Zone
catch-limit · gulf of mexico · mackerel · Published 2018-11-09 · Effective 2018-11-12 · 83 FR 55975
Document
Document number
2018-24589
Federal Register citation
83 FR 55975
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; reopening.
Category
catch-limit
Region
gulf of mexico
Species
mackerel
Publication date
2018-11-09
Effective date
2018-11-12
NOAA docket
Docket No. 160426363-7275-02
Abstract
NMFS reopens the commercial sector for king mackerel in the western zone of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) through this temporary rule. The most recent commercial landings data for king mackerel in the Gulf western zone indicate the commercial quota for the 2018-2019 fishing year has not yet been reached. Therefore, NMFS reopens the commercial sector for king mackerel in the Gulf western zone for 7 days to allow the commercial quota to be caught.