# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Final 2002 Specifications for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery
> **Rule** · Final 2002 specifications for the Atlantic bluefish fishery. · Published 2002-06-06 · Effective 2002-06-06 · 67 FR 38909
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-14235
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 38909
- **Publication date:** 2002-06-06
- **Effective date:** 2002-06-06
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 020215032-2127-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues 2002 specifications for the Atlantic bluefish fishery, including total allowable harvest levels (TAL), state-by-state commercial quotas, and a recreational harvest limit and possession limit for Atlantic bluefish off the east coast of the United States. The intent of the specifications is to conserve and manage the bluefish resource and provide for sustainable fisheries.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/06/06/02-14235/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-final-2002-specifications-for-the-atlantic-bluefish)
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