# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Closure of the 2007 Gulf of Mexico Commercial Fishery for Tilefishes
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2007-04-13 · Effective 2007-04-18 · 72 FR 18593
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-6965
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 18593
- **Publication date:** 2007-04-13
- **Effective date:** 2007-04-18
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 040205043-4043-01
## Abstract

NMFS closes the commercial fishery for tilefishes in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico. NMFS has determined that the quota for tilefishes for the commercial fishery will have been reached by April 18, 2007. This closure is necessary to protect tilefishes.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/04/13/E7-6965/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico)
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