# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
> **Rule** · General category closure. · Published 2001-12-04 · Effective 2001-11-30 · 66 FR 63002
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-29981
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 63002
- **Publication date:** 2001-12-04
- **Effective date:** 2001-11-30
- **NOAA docket:** I.D. 112801A
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the 2001 fishing year Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category quota will be attained by November 30, 2001. Therefore, the General category fishery will be closed effective 11:30 p.m. on November 30, 2001. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the total adjusted General category quota of 919.7 metric tons (mt).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/12/04/01-29981/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-fisheries-atlantic-bluefin-tuna)
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