# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Prohibition of Trap Gear in the Royal Red Shrimp Fishery in the Gulf of Mexico
> **Rule** · Emergency interim rule; extension of expiration date. · Published 2001-03-14 · 66 FR 14862
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-6351
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** shrimp
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 14862
- **Publication date:** 2001-03-14
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 000913257-0257-01
## Abstract

An emergency interim rule that prohibits the use of trap gear in the royal red shrimp fishery within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico is in effect through March 18, 2001. NMFS extends that emergency interim rule for an additional 180 days. The intended effect is to prevent gear conflict and overfishing in the royal red shrimp fishery.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/03/14/01-6351/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-shrimp-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico)
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