other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2013-05-08 · Effective 2013-06-01 · 78 FR 26709
Document
Document number
2013-10931
Federal Register citation
78 FR 26709
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2013-05-08
Effective date
2013-06-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 120306154-2241-02
Abstract
NMFS is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category daily retention limit to three large medium or giant BFT for June 1 through August 31, 2013. This action is based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments, and applies to Atlantic tunas General category (commercial) permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat category permitted vessels when fishing commercially for BFT.