NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION ISSUES RULE: REEF FISH FISHERY OF THE GULF OF AMERICA; AMENDMENT 62

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a rule called: Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Amendment 62.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 6 by Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service.

Summary: NMFS issues regulations to implement management measures described in Amendment 62 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf (FMP), as prepared and submitted by the Gulf Council (Council). This final rule and Amendment 62 revise the catch limits and sector allocations for Gulf of America (Gulf) red grouper, based on the best scientific information available. Additionally, this final ...