NMFS Issues Final Rule for Potential Gulf of Mexico Grouper and Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Program

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule outlining procedures and eligibility requirements for a potential individual fishing quota (IFQ) program for the Gulf of Mexico's commercial grouper and tilefish fisheries, which would be developed by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) and potentially submitted to the Secretary of Commerce for review and implementation.