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