catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2013-02-20 · Effective 2013-05-31 · 78 FR 11788
Document
Document number
2013-03847
Federal Register citation
78 FR 11788
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2013-02-20
Effective date
2013-05-31
NOAA docket
Docket No. 120306154-2241-02
Abstract
NMFS closes the General category fishery for large medium and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) until the General category reopens on June 1, 2013. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the General category January BFT subquota.