NMFS Proposes to Maintain Current Red Snapper Minimum Size Limit

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing a rule to maintain the current minimum size limit for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, rather than increasing it to 16 inches as scheduled for January 1, 1998. The goal is to maximize the economic benefits from the red snapper resource while adhering to the rebuilding program for this overfished species.