# Gulf of America Name Change
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2025-08-07 · Effective 2025-08-07 · 90 FR 38001
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-15051
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 90 FR 38001
- **Publication date:** 2025-08-07
- **Effective date:** 2025-08-07
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 250731-0134
## Abstract

NMFS and NOS are amending their regulations to change the name of the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America," consistent with a Presidential directive issued through Executive Order. The intended effect of this rule is to ensure consistency with the Executive Order and to provide clarity for the regulated and general public moving forward regarding the Gulf of America name change.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/07/2025-15051/gulf-of-america-name-change)
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