# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Reopening of the Gulf Group King Mackerel East Coast Subzone
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; reopening. · Published 2010-02-26 · Effective 2010-03-03 · 75 FR 8819
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-4014
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 75 FR 8819
- **Publication date:** 2010-02-26
- **Effective date:** 2010-03-03
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 040205043-4043-01
## Abstract

NMFS reopens the commercial fishery for Gulf group king mackerel in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the east coast subzone. NMFS previously determined the quota for this commercial fishery would be reached by February 4, 2010. The latest estimates for landings indicate the quota was not reached by that date. Consequently, NMFS will reopen this fishery for 5 days. The purpose of this action is to allow the fishery to maximize harvest benefits and at the same time protect the king mackerel resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/02/26/2010-4014/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico)
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