# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
> **Rule** · Atlantic bluefin tuna retention limit adjustment. · Published 2003-09-02 · Effective 2003-09-01 · 68 FR 52140
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-22339
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 52140
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/02/03-22339/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-fisheries-atlantic-bluefin-tuna)
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