# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 56
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2024-05-10 · Effective 2024-06-01 · 89 FR 40419
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-10208
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 40419
- **Publication date:** 2024-05-10
- **Effective date:** 2024-06-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 240506-0129
## Abstract

NMFS issues regulations to implement management measures described in Amendment 56 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico. This final rule revises catch levels for gag, accountability measures for its recreational harvest, and the recreational fishing season. In addition, Amendment 56 establishes a rebuilding plan for the overfished stock, and revises the stock status determination criteria and sector harvest allocations. The purpose of this action is to implement a rebuilding plan for gag and revised management measures to end overfishing and rebuild the stock.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/10/2024-10208/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-resources-of-the-gulf-of)
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