catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2004-06-23 · Effective 2004-07-21 · 69 FR 34960
Document
Document number
04-14231
Federal Register citation
69 FR 34960
Type
Rule
Action
Adjustment of Angling and Charter/Headboat retention limits.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2004-06-23
Effective date
2004-07-21
NOAA docket
I.D. 061604A
Abstract
NMFS adjusts the daily retention limit for the recreational fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the 2004 fishing year that began June 1, 2004, and ends May 31, 2005. Vessels permitted in the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and the Atlantic HMS Charter/Headboat categories are eligible to land BFT under the BFT Angling category quota. The seasonal adjustments to the daily retention limit for BFT are specified in the DATES and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION sections of this document. This action is being taken to enhance recreational BFT fishing opportunities for all geographic areas.