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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BE62 Publication ID: Fall 2015 
Title: Modify Recreational Red Grouper Recreational Management Measures in the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico 
Abstract: This action finalized modifications to the red grouper recreational management measures in the Gulf of Mexico, including a daily bag limit, accountability measures, and closed seasons. The purpose of this action was to maximize the recreational fishing opportunity by extending the number of days in the fishing season, and to achieve optimal yield in accordance with the fishery management plan. This action reduced the recreational bag limit from four fish to two fish per person per day, removed the automatic bag limit reduction when the recreational annual catch limit is exceeded, and maintained the existing February 1 through March 31 seasonal closure in waters deeper than 20-fathoms. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622   
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/27/2015  80 FR 4240   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/26/2015 
Final Action  04/07/2015  80 FR 18552   
Final Action Effective  05/07/2015 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Roy E. Crabtree
Regional Administrator, Southeast Region
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
263 13th Avenue South,
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone:727 824-5305
Fax:727 824-5308
Email: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov