# Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; 2027 Red Grouper Commercial Quota Retention

**Action Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Proposed rule; request for comments. |
| Published | 2026-09-10 |
| Comments close | 2026-10-13 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 50 CFR 622 |
| Summary | NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in a framework action under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf (FMP), as prepared by the Gulf Council (Council). If implemented, this proposed rule would withhold a portion of the commercial allocation of Gulf of America (Gulf) red grouper for the 2027 fishing year in anticipation of the upcoming rulemaking to implement Amendment 63 to the FMP (Amendment 63). If implemented by NMFS, Amendment 63 would establish a pilot program for setting aside a portion of the red grouper commercial quota for a quota poo |
| Document number | 2026-18484 |

## Why this score


Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/2026-18484/reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-america-2027-red-grouper-commercial-quota-retention). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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