# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2022 Recreational Accountability Measure and Closure for Blueline Tilefish in the South Atlantic Region
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2022-03-31 · Effective 2022-07-26 · 87 FR 18739
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-06712
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Federal Register citation:** 87 FR 18739
- **Publication date:** 2022-03-31
- **Effective date:** 2022-07-26
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 140501394-5279-02
## Abstract

NMFS implements accountability measures (AMs) for recreational blueline tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. NMFS has determined that recreational landings for blueline tilefish will reach the recreational annual catch limit (ACL) by July 26, 2022. Therefore, NMFS will close the recreational sector for blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ at 12:01 a.m., local time, July 26, 2022, and it will remain closed until the 2023 recreational fishing season begins on May 1, 2023. This closure is necessary to protect the blueline tilefish resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/31/2022-06712/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-2022-recreational-accountability)
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