# International Fisheries; Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-11-17 · Effective 2005-07-01 · 69 FR 67268
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-25523
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 67268
- **Publication date:** 2004-11-17
- **Effective date:** 2005-07-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 040316092-4312-02
## Abstract

This final rule implements international trade tracking recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) for bluefin tuna, swordfish, and frozen bigeye tuna, regardless of ocean area of origin. Trade monitoring requirements for species covered under the recommendations and for southern bluefin tuna are established by this rule, including: a highly migratory species (HMS) international trade permit; statistical documents and re-export certificates; and recordkeeping, reporting, and inspection requirements.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/11/17/04-25523/international-fisheries-atlantic-highly-migratory-species)
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