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Federal Register · March 31, 2025
The title they went with 2025 Recreational Season Announcement and Closure for Golden Tilefish in the South Atlantic; 2025 Recreational Accountability Measure and Closure for Gag in the South Atlantic; Correction Noisy translates that to

US fishing regulators correct two typos, but the fishing season is still closed

What happened
US fishing regulators fixed two typos in previous announcements about fishing season closures. The corrections do not change the actual dates when recreational fishing for golden tilefish and gag is banned in the South Atlantic.
Why it matters
This document is a correction of a correction. It shows how even small administrative errors can create confusion in regulated industries. The actual fishing seasons remain closed, but the bureaucratic process of announcing and correcting those closures continues.
The signal
Watch for any further corrections or clarifications from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding these specific fishing seasons.
If you insist
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