# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason retention limit adjustment. · Published 2011-12-09 · Effective 2012-01-01 · 76 FR 76900
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-31677
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 76900
- **Publication date:** 2011-12-09
- **Effective date:** 2012-01-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 110210132-1275-02
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic tunas General category daily retention limit of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) should be adjusted for the January 2012 subquota period, 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/2011/12/09/2011-31677/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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