November 17, 2020 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
KEY MESSAGE:
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NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule for gray snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. This rule reduces the annual catch limit for Gulf of Mexico gray snapper.
WHEN WILL THE RULE TAKE EFFECT:
- The rule becomes effective on December 17, 2020.
WHAT THIS MEANS:
- The final rule reduces the annual catch limit from 2.42 million pounds whole weight (mp ww) to 2.24 mp ww for the 2020 fishing year, and 2.23 mp ww for 2021 and subsequent fishing years.
- This rule does not change any existing gray snapper bag limits or size limits.
FORMAL FEDERAL REGISTER NAME/NUMBER: 85 FR 73238, published November 17, 2020.
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