Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2024 Commercial Longline Closure for Golden Tilefish in the South Atlantic
catch-limit · south atlantic · Published 2024-06-06 · Effective 2024-06-08 · 89 FR 48338
Document
Document number
2024-12373
Federal Register citation
89 FR 48338
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
south atlantic
Publication date
2024-06-06
Effective date
2024-06-08
NOAA docket
Docket No. 120404257-3325-02
Abstract
NMFS implements an accountability measure for the commercial longline component of golden tilefish in South Atlantic Federal waters. Commercial landings of golden tilefish harvested by bottom longline gear are projected to reach the 2024 commercial quota for the longline component. Therefore, NMFS closes the commercial longline component of golden tilefish in South Atlantic Federal waters. This closure is necessary to protect the golden tilefish resource.