catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2004-09-22 · 69 FR 56719
Document
Document number
04-21290
Federal Register citation
69 FR 56719
Type
Rule
Action
Atlantic bluefin tuna retention limit adjustment.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2004-09-22
NOAA docket
I.D. 091604A
Abstract
NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category daily retention limit should be adjusted to allow for maximum utilization of the U.S. landings quota of BFT, while maintaining a fair distribution of fishing opportunities. Therefore, NMFS increases the daily retention limit to provide increased opportunities to harvest the General category quota.