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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BL89 Publication ID: Spring 2023 
Title: ●Interim Measures to Reduce Overfishing of Gulf of Mexico Gag 
Abstract:

Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) gag is managed under the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and the most recent stock assessment indicates that Gulf gag is overfished and is undergoing overfishing. The National Marine Fishery Service is implementing interim measures to reduce overfishing, as recommended by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council), while the Council develops a plan amendment to end overfishing and rebuild the Gulf gag stock.  The interim measures would reduce the Gulf gag catch limits consistent with one alternative the Council is considering in the plan amendment under development.  The interim measures would also modify the recreational season start date in 2023 to increase the projected season length.

 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
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 Temporary Rule  02/03/2023  88 FR 7388   
NPRM Temporary Rule Comment Period End  02/21/2023 
Final Temporary Rule Action  06/00/2023 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Andrew J. Strelcheck
Regional Administrator, Southeast Region
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
263 13th Avenue South,
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone:727 824-5305
Email: andy.strelcheck@noaa.gov