other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2011-06-03 · Effective 2011-06-03 · 76 FR 32086
Document
Document number
2011-13832
Federal Register citation
76 FR 32086
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason general category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2011-06-03
Effective date
2011-06-03
NOAA docket
Docket No. 100317152-0176-01
Abstract
NMFS has determined that the Atlantic tunas General category daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit should be adjusted for the June through August 2011 time period, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. This action applies to Atlantic tunas General category permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat category permitted vessels (when fishing commercially for BFT).