# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; 2012 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2012-07-27 · Effective 2012-08-27 · 77 FR 44161
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-18404
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 44161
- **Publication date:** 2012-07-27
- **Effective date:** 2012-08-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 120306154-2241-02
## Abstract

NMFS establishes 2012 quota specifications for the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) fisheries. This action is necessary to implement binding recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), as required by the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA), and to achieve domestic management objectives under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/27/2012-18404/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-2012-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-quota-specifications)
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