International trade · 01/03/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NMFS Issues Final Rule to Supplement Reef Fish Fishery Regulations in the Gulf of Mexico
Summary
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule to clarify and refine regulations for the Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico, including the grouper and tilefish component, in an effort to enhance Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) program enforcement and reduce confusion among participants.