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Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Lane Snapper Catch Limits
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on September 18, 2024. It took effect on October 18, 2024.
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What the agency says
NMFS issues regulations to implement management measures described in an abbreviated framework action under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP) as prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule modifies the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) lane snapper catch limits. The purpose of this final rule is to modify the Gulf lane snapper catch limits based on the best scientific information available. This final rule also revises reporting and compliance requirements for Gulf reef fish commercial permit holders using vessel monitoring systems (VMS).
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-21244
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Published
- September 18, 2024
- Takes effect
- October 18, 2024
- Dates
- This final rule is effective October 18, 2024.
- Docket
- Docket No. 240910-0234
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0648-BM98
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 50 CFR 622
- Topics
- Fisheries; Fishing
- Pages
- 4
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