# Fisheries of the South Atlantic; 2026 Commercial Closure of Red Snapper 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 red snapper in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. NMFS projects that commercial landings of red snapper will reach the commercial annual catch limit (ACL) for the 2026 fishing year. Therefore, NMFS is closing the commercial sector for red snapper in the South Atlantic EEZ. This closure is necessary to protect the red snapper resource. |
| Document number | 2026-17120 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/21/2026-17120/fisheries-of-the-south-atlantic-2026-commercial-closure-of-red-snapper-in-the-south-atlantic). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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