Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2023 Commercial Longline Closure for Golden Tilefish in the South Atlantic
catch-limit · south atlantic · Published 2023-02-23 · Effective 2023-02-26 · 88 FR 11397
Document
Document number
2023-03755
Federal Register citation
88 FR 11397
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
south atlantic
Publication date
2023-02-23
Effective date
2023-02-26
NOAA docket
Docket No. 120404257-3325-02
Abstract
NMFS implements an accountability measure for the commercial longline component for golden tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. Commercial landings of golden tilefish harvested by longline gear are projected to reach the commercial quota for the longline component by February 26, 2023. Therefore, NMFS closes the commercial longline component of golden tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ. This closure is necessary to protect the golden tilefish resource.