December 5, 2018 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
KEY MESSAGE:
NOAA Fisheries has published a final rule which revises the catch limits for golden tilefish. The final rule reduces golden tilefish catch limits based on the most recent population assessment. The purpose of the final rule is to end overfishing (rate of removal is too high) of golden tilefish in the South Atlantic.
WHEN RULE WILL TAKE EFFECT:
- The final rule is effective on January 4, 2019.
WHAT THIS MEANS:
- The final rule establishes a total catch limit at 342,000 pounds gutted weight (lbs gw).
- This final rule specifies the commercial and recreational catch limits and component commercial quotas using the existing allocations.
FORMAL FEDERAL REGISTER NAME/NUMBER:
83 FR 62508, published December 4, 2018.
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(NOTE: See the complete Fishery Bulletin from NOAA Fisheries for a list of Frequently Asked Questions and additional information.)