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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BF70 Publication ID: Fall 2016 
Title: Framework Action to Modify the Gag Minimum Size Limits, Recreational Season, and Black Grouper Minimum Size Limits in the Gulf of Mexico 
Abstract:

This framework action modified the recreational minimum size limit for gag and black grouper from 22 inches total length (inches) to 24 inches. Additionally, this action modified the gag recreational fishing season from July 1 through December 2, to June 1 through December 31. The intent was to extend the recreational fishing season.

 
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  03/03/2016  81 FR 11166   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/04/2016 
Final Action  04/25/2016  81 FR 24038   
Final Action Effective  05/25/2016 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  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