# Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; 2013 Recreational Accountability Measure and Closure for South Atlantic Snowy Grouper
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2013-05-23 · Effective 2013-05-31 · 78 FR 30779
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-12321
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** grouper
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 30779
- **Publication date:** 2013-05-23
- **Effective date:** 2013-05-31
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 0907271173-0629-03
## Abstract

NMFS implements accountability measures (AMs) for the recreational sector of snowy grouper in the South Atlantic for the 2013 fishing year through this temporary rule. Average recreational landings from 2010-2012 exceeded the recreational annual catch limit (ACL) for snowy grouper. To account for this overage, this rule reduces the length of the 2013 recreational fishing season. Therefore, NMFS closes the recreational sector for snowy grouper on May 31, 2013. This closure is necessary to protect the snowy grouper resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/23/2013-12321/snapper-grouper-fishery-of-the-south-atlantic-2013-recreational-accountability-measure-and-closure)
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