# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; Temporary Measures To Reduce Overfishing of Gag
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; interim measures extended. · Published 2023-10-06 · 88 FR 69553
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-22263
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 69553
- **Publication date:** 2023-10-06
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 230427-0115
## Abstract

NMFS issues this temporary rule to extend the expiration date of interim measures to reduce overfishing of gag in Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This temporary rule extends the commercial and recreational harvest levels and the revised recreational fishing season for gag for an additional 186 days. The purpose of this temporary rule extension is to reduce overfishing of gag while NMFS implements management measures to end overfishing of gag on a permanent basis.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/06/2023-22263/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-resources-of-the-gulf-of)
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