# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment. · Published 2012-08-31 · Effective 2012-09-01 · 77 FR 53150
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-21579
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 53150
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/31/2012-21579/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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