catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2012-01-25 · Effective 2012-01-22 · 77 FR 3637
Document
Document number
2012-1560
Federal Register citation
77 FR 3637
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2012-01-25
Effective date
2012-01-22
NOAA docket
Docket No. 110210132-1275-02
Abstract
NMFS closes the General category fishery for large medium and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) until the General category reopens on June 1, 2012. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the General category January BFT subquota.