other · Published 2025-08-07 · Effective 2025-08-07 · 90 FR 38001
Document
Document number
2025-15051
Federal Register citation
90 FR 38001
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2025-08-07
Effective date
2025-08-07
NOAA docket
Docket No. 250731-0134
Abstract
NMFS and NOS are amending their regulations to change the name of the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America," consistent with a Presidential directive issued through Executive Order. The intended effect of this rule is to ensure consistency with the Executive Order and to provide clarity for the regulated and general public moving forward regarding the Gulf of America name change.