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Gulf of America Name Change

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 7, 2025. It took effect on August 7, 2025.

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What the agency says

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.

Key facts

Document number: 2025-15051
Type: Final rule
Action: Final rule
Agency: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: August 7, 2025
Takes effect: August 7, 2025
Dates: This final rule is effective August 7, 2025.
Docket: Docket No. 250731-0134
Regulation ID (RIN): 0648-BN94
Code of Federal Regulations: 15 CFR 921; 15 CFR 922; 15 CFR 923; 50 CFR 217; 50 CFR 218; 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 224; 50 CFR 226; 50 CFR 229; 50 CFR 300; 50 CFR 600; 50 CFR 622; 50 CFR 635; 50 CFR 697
Topics: Coastal zone; Endangered and threatened species; Fisheries; Marine mammals; Marine resources; Navigation (water); Recreation and recreation areas; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Research; Wildlife
Pages: 5

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