# Fisheries of the South Atlantic; Commercial Closure for Blueline Tilefish in the South Atlantic

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Temporary rule; closure. |
| Published | 2026-08-21 |
| Effective | 2026-08-24 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 50 CFR 622 |
| Summary | NMFS implements an accountability measure for the commercial harvest of blueline tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. NMFS estimates that commercial landings of blueline tilefish will reach the commercial annual catch limit (ACL) for the 2026 fishing year. Accordingly, NMFS closes the commercial sector of blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ to protect the blueline tilefish resource from overfishing. |
| Document number | 2026-17113 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/21/2026-17113/fisheries-of-the-south-atlantic-commercial-closure-for-blueline-tilefish-in-the-south-atlantic). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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