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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2004-12-10 · Effective 2004-12-07 · 69 FR 71732

Document

Document number
04-27193
Federal Register citation
69 FR 71732
Type
Rule
Action
Quota transfer; fishery reopening; catch limit adjustment.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2004-12-10
Effective date
2004-12-07
NOAA docket
I.D. 120704C

Abstract

NMFS has determined that Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota transfers from the Atlantic tunas General, Harpoon, and Incidental Longline categories to the Angling and Reserve categories, are warranted. In addition, NMFS is reopening the coastwide General category BFT fishery and reopening the Angling category BFT fishery. Finally, NMFS prohibits retention of school BFT less than 47 inches (119 cm) in the recreational fishery for the remainder of the fishing year. These actions are being taken to ensure that U.S. BFT harvest is consistent with recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), pursuant to the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA), and to meet domestic management objectives under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act) and the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish and Sharks (HMS FMP).

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