catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2005-03-11 · Effective 2005-03-11 · 70 FR 12142
Document
Document number
05-4832
Federal Register citation
70 FR 12142
Type
Rule
Action
Closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2005-03-11
Effective date
2005-03-11
NOAA docket
I.D. 030405B
Abstract
NMFS has determined that the available Angling category Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota for the 2004 fishing year (June 1, 2004 May 31, 2005) is projected to be reached by March 11, 2005. Therefore, the Angling category BFT fishery will close, coastwide, effective March 11, 2005. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the adjusted Angling category quota of 299.6 metric tons (mt).