Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2022 Recreational Accountability Measure and Closure for Blueline Tilefish in the South Atlantic Region
catch-limit · south atlantic · Published 2022-03-31 · Effective 2022-07-26 · 87 FR 18739
Document
Document number
2022-06712
Federal Register citation
87 FR 18739
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
south atlantic
Publication date
2022-03-31
Effective date
2022-07-26
NOAA docket
Docket No. 140501394-5279-02
Abstract
NMFS implements accountability measures (AMs) for recreational blueline tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. NMFS has determined that recreational landings for blueline tilefish will reach the recreational annual catch limit (ACL) by July 26, 2022. Therefore, NMFS will close the recreational sector for blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ at 12:01 a.m., local time, July 26, 2022, and it will remain closed until the 2023 recreational fishing season begins on May 1, 2023. This closure is necessary to protect the blueline tilefish resource.