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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2007-03-28 · Effective 2007-03-24 · 72 FR 14491

Document

Document number
07-1485
Federal Register citation
72 FR 14491
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason retention limit adjustment.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2007-03-28
Effective date
2007-03-24
NOAA docket
I.D. 032107B

Abstract

NMFS has determined that the daily Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling category retention limits for Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) should be adjusted to maximize the usefulness of the information obtained from catches for biological sampling. Vessels permitted in the HMS Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat categories are eligible to land BFT under the HMS Angling category quota. Therefore, NMFS adjusts the daily BFT retention limits for the HMS Angling category quota to allow landing of school BFT in North Carolina during the three-week period from March 24, 2007, through April 15, 2007, as specified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. This action is intended to provide scientific data that would enhance future recreational fishing opportunities for the HMS Angling and HMS Charter/ Headboat categories, while minimizing the risk of an overharvest of the HMS Angling category BFT quota.

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