catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2014-08-13 · Effective 2014-08-08 · 79 FR 47381
Document
Document number
2014-19106
Federal Register citation
79 FR 47381
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2014-08-13
Effective date
2014-08-08
NOAA docket
Docket No. 140115049-4528-02
Abstract
NMFS is transferring 15 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the Harpoon category for the remainder of the 2014 fishing year. This action is based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments, and applies to Atlantic tunas Harpoon category (commercial) permitted vessels.