# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer and General category retention limit adjustment. · Published 2011-11-08 · Effective 2011-11-06 · 76 FR 69137
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-28906
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 69137
- **Publication date:** 2011-11-08
- **Effective date:** 2011-11-06
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 110210132-1275-02
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that an Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota transfer is appropriate, and transfers 50 metric tons (mt) from the Reserve category to the General category for the remainder of the 2011 fishing year. NMFS also has determined that the General category daily BFT retention limit should be adjusted from three to two large medium or giant BFT for the remainder of the 2011 fishing year (i.e., through December 31, 2011) based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. This action applies to Atlantic Tunas General category (commercial) permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat category permitted vessels (when fishing commercially for BFT).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/08/2011-28906/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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