# Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; 2020-2021 Commercial Closure for King Mackerel in the Gulf of Mexico Northern Zone
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2021-06-28 · Effective 2021-06-28 · 86 FR 33911
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-13761
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** gulf of mexico
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 33911
- **Publication date:** 2021-06-28
- **Effective date:** 2021-06-28
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 160426363-7275-02
## Abstract

NMFS implements an accountability measure (AM) for commercial king mackerel in the northern zone of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) exclusive economic zone (EEZ). NMFS projects that the commercial quota for king mackerel in the northern zone of the Gulf EEZ has been reached. Therefore, NMFS closes the northern zone of the Gulf EEZ to commercial king mackerel fishing on June 28, 2021. This closure is necessary to protect the Gulf king mackerel resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13761/coastal-migratory-pelagic-resources-of-the-gulf-of-mexico-and-atlantic-region-2020-2021-commercial)
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