# Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; 2019-2020 Commercial Trip Limit Reduction for Spanish Mackerel in the Atlantic Southern Zone
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; trip limit reduction. · Published 2020-01-29 · Effective 2020-01-29 · 85 FR 5169
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-01536
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** gulf of mexico
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 5169
- **Publication date:** 2020-01-29
- **Effective date:** 2020-01-29
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 140819687-5583-02
## Abstract

NMFS reduces the commercial trip limit of Atlantic migratory group Spanish mackerel in the southern zone of the Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to 500 lb (227 kg) in round or gutted weight per day. This commercial trip limit reduction is necessary to maximize the socioeconomic benefits of the fishery.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/29/2020-01536/coastal-migratory-pelagic-resources-of-the-gulf-of-mexico-and-atlantic-region-2019-2020-commercial)
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