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

Commerce Department · Rule

Summary

NMFS issues regulations 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). This final rule modifies the Gulf of America (Gulf) Other Shallow-Water Grouper (SWG) complex catch limits and sets a recreational fixed-closed season for Gulf Other SWG. The purpose of this final rule is to reduce harvest of Gulf scamp and yellowmouth grouper while the Council develops Amendment 58A to the FMP (Amendment 58A), which considers additional Other SWG management measures.

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Status
Upcoming
Category
HealthcareHIPAA
Published
Jun 17, 2026
Effective
Jan 1, 2027
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