bis-export-control · Bureau of Industry and Security · Published 2001-09-19 · Effective 2001-09-16 · 66 FR 48221
Document
Document number
01-23262
Federal Register citation
66 FR 48221
CFR reference
50 CFR 635
Type
Rule
Action
Harpoon category closure; General category adjustment of daily retention limit.
Category
bis-export-control
Sub-agency
Bureau of Industry and Security
Publication date
2001-09-19
Effective date
2001-09-16
Commerce docket
I.D. 091201C
Abstract
NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) Harpoon category annual quota for the 2001 fishing year will be attained by September 16, 2001. Therefore, the 2001 Harpoon category fishery will be closed effective at 11:30 p.m. on September 16, 2001. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the Harpoon category quota. NMFS has also determined that the BFT General category restricted fishing day (RFD) schedule should be adjusted; i.e., certain RFDs should be waived in order to allow for maximum utilization of the General category subquota for the September fishing period.