Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2000-06-30 · Effective 2000-06-26 · 65 FR 40538
Document
Document number
00-16526
Federal Register citation
65 FR 40538
Type
Rule
Action
Harpoon category closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2000-06-30
Effective date
2000-06-26
NOAA docket
I.D. 061500D
Abstract
NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) Harpoon category annual quota for the 2000 fishing year will be attained by June 26, 2000. Therefore, the 2000 Harpoon category fishery will be closed effective at 11:30 p.m. on June 26, 2000. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the Harpoon category quota.