NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: REEF FISH FISHERY OF THE GULF OF AMERICA; 2027 RED GROUPER COMMERCIAL QUOTA RETENTION

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; 2027 Red Grouper Commercial Quota Retention.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 10 by Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service.

Summary: 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 withhold a portion of the commercial allocation of Gulf of America (Gulf) red grouper for the 2027 fishing year in ant...