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Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Shallow-Water Grouper Management Measures

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on March 18, 2026. Comments closed on April 17, 2026.

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What the agency says

NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in a framework action under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf (FMP), as prepared by the Gulf Council (Council). If implemented, this proposed rule would modify the Gulf of America (Gulf) Other Shallow-Water Grouper (SWG) complex catch limits, and would set a recreational fixed-closed season for Gulf Other SWG. The purpose of this proposed rule is to reduce harvest of Gulf scamp and yellowmouth grouper while the Council develops Amendment 58A to the FMP, which considers additional Other SWG management measures.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-05267
Type: Proposed rule
Action: Proposed rule; request for comments
Agency: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: March 18, 2026
Comments due: April 17, 2026
Dates: Written comments must be received on or before April 17, 2026.
Docket: Docket No. 260224-0055
Regulation ID (RIN): 0648-BN84
Code of Federal Regulations: 50 CFR 622
Topics: Fisheries; Fishing
Pages: 4

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