Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Reopening of the 2008 Deepwater Grouper and Tilefish Commercial Fisheries
catch-limit · south atlantic · grouper · Published 2008-10-06 · Effective 2008-11-01 · 73 FR 58058
Document
Document number
E8-23582
Federal Register citation
73 FR 58058
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; reopening.
Category
catch-limit
Region
south atlantic
Species
grouper
Publication date
2008-10-06
Effective date
2008-11-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 040205043-4043-01
Abstract
NMFS reopens the commercial fishery for deepwater grouper (misty grouper, snowy grouper, yellowedge grouper, warsaw grouper, and speckled hind) and tilefishes in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico. NMFS previously determined that the quotas for these commercial fisheries would be reached by May 10, 2008. The latest estimates for deepwater grouper and tilefish landings indicate the quotas were not reached by that date. Consequently, NMFS will reopen these fisheries for 10 days. The purpose of this action is to allow the fisheries to maximize harvest benefits and at the same time protect the deepwater grouper and tilefish resources.