other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2013-08-19 · Effective 2013-09-01 · 78 FR 50346
Document
Document number
2013-20176
Federal Register citation
78 FR 50346
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2013-08-19
Effective date
2013-09-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 130214139-3542-02
Abstract
NMFS is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category daily retention limit from the default limit of one large medium or giant BFT to three large medium or giant BFT for the September, October through November, and December time periods of the 2013 fishing year. 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.