# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; Closure of the 2008 Commercial Fishery for Golden Tilefish in the South Atlantic
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2008-08-15 · Effective 2008-08-17 · 73 FR 47850
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-18937
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** grouper
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 47850
- **Publication date:** 2008-08-15
- **Effective date:** 2008-08-17
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 040205043-4043-01
## Abstract

NMFS closes the commercial fishery for golden tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. NMFS has determined that the quota for the commercial fishery for golden tilefish will have been reached by August 17, 2008. This closure is necessary to protect the golden tilefish resource.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/08/15/E8-18937/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-snapper-grouper-fishery-of-the-south)
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