Proposed Rule Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration March 18, 2026

Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Shallow-Water Grouper Management Measures

NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in a framework action under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf (FMP), as prepared by the Gulf Council...

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Document type: Proposed Rule. Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Published: 2026-03-18.

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