# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); Commercial Blacknose Sharks and Non-Blacknose Small Coastal Sharks (SCS) in the Atlantic Region
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2014-07-25 · Effective 2014-07-28 · 79 FR 43267
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-17629
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 43267
- **Publication date:** 2014-07-25
- **Effective date:** 2014-07-28
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 120706221-2705-02
## Abstract

NMFS is closing the fisheries for commercial blacknose sharks and non-blacknose SCS in the Atlantic region. This action is necessary because the commercial landings of Atlantic blacknose sharks for the 2014 fishing season has exceeded 80 percent of the available commercial quota as of July 22, 2014.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/07/25/2014-17629/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-hms-commercial-blacknose-sharks-and-non-blacknose-small-coastal)
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