# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2020 Commercial Longline Closure for South Atlantic Golden Tilefish
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2020-02-19 · Effective 2020-02-18 · 85 FR 9398
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-03206
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 9398
- **Publication date:** 2020-02-19
- **Effective date:** 2020-02-18
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 120404257-3325-02
## Abstract

NMFS implements an accountability measure for the commercial longline component for golden tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. Commercial longline landings for golden tilefish are projected to reach the longline component's commercial quota by February 18, 2020. Therefore, NMFS closes the commercial longline component of golden tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ on February 18, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. eastern time. This closure is necessary to protect the golden tilefish resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/02/19/2020-03206/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-2020-commercial-longline-closure-for)
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