other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2012-08-31 · Effective 2012-09-01 · 77 FR 53150
Document
Document number
2012-21579
Federal Register citation
77 FR 53150
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2012-08-31
Effective date
2012-09-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 120306154-2241-02
Abstract
NMFS is adjusting the Atlantic tunas General category daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit from one to three large medium or giant BFT for the September, October, November, and December time periods of the 2012 fishing year, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. This action applies to Atlantic tunas General category permitted vessels and to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat category permitted vessels when fishing commercially for BFT.