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Proposed Rule2023-02211

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; Temporary Measures To Reduce Overfishing of Gag

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Published
February 3, 2023

Issuing agencies

Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Abstract

This proposed temporary rule would implement interim measures to reduce overfishing of gag in Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). This temporary rule would reduce the 2023 commercial and recreational sector harvest levels for gag and would change the 2023 recreational fishing season for gag in Federal waters of the Gulf. This proposed temporary rule would be effective for 180 days, but NMFS may extend the interim measures for a maximum of an additional 186 days. The purpose of this proposed temporary rule is to reduce overfishing of gag while the long-term management measures are developed.

Indexed from Federal Register on February 3, 2023.

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