# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Extension of Effective Date of Red Snapper Bag Limit Reduction
> **Rule** · Emergency interim rule; extension of effective date. · Published 1999-06-24 · Effective 1998-12-31 · 64 FR 33800
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-16085
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** red snapper
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 33800
- **Publication date:** 1999-06-24
- **Effective date:** 1998-12-31
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 990615162-9162-01
## Abstract

An emergency interim rule is in effect through June 29, 1999, that reduces the daily bag limit for red snapper possessed in or from the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico from five fish to four fish. NMFS extends the emergency interim rule for an additional 180 days. The intended effects of this rule are to maintain the current 4-fish bag limit consistent with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council's intent, avoid angler confusion that otherwise would result from an unintended in-season change in the bag limit, and help ensure that the recreational quota is not exceeded.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/06/24/99-16085/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico)
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