Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2003-09-02 · Effective 2003-09-01 · 68 FR 52140
Document
Document number
03-22339
Federal Register citation
68 FR 52140
Type
Rule
Action
Atlantic bluefin tuna retention limit adjustment.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2003-09-02
Effective date
2003-09-01
NOAA docket
I.D. 082203D
Abstract
This action adjusts the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category daily retention limit to allow for maximum utilization of the General category adjusted September time-period subquota. NMFS increases the daily retention limit to two large medium or giant BFT through September 30, 2003. This action is being taken to provide increased fishing opportunities in all areas without risking overharvest of the General category quota.