Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Bluefin Tuna Retention Limit
catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2003-09-30 · Effective 2003-09-27 · 68 FR 56212
Document
Document number
03-24620
Federal Register citation
68 FR 56212
Type
Rule
Action
Atlantic bluefin tuna retention limit adjustment.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2003-09-30
Effective date
2003-09-27
Abstract
This action adjusts the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category daily retention limit to allow for maximum utilization of the proposed coastwide General category quota. NMFS increases the daily retention limit to three large medium or giant BFT. This action is being taken to provide increased fishing opportunities in all areas without risking overharvest of the General category quota.