other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2014-08-26 · Effective 2014-09-01 · 79 FR 50854
Document
Document number
2014-20281
Federal Register citation
79 FR 50854
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2014-08-26
Effective date
2014-09-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 140115049-4528-02
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 four large medium or giant BFT for the September, October through November, and December time periods of the 2014 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.