International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; 2014 Commercial Fishing for Pacific Bluefin Tuna Closed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
other · tuna · Published 2014-09-10 · Effective 2014-09-05 · 79 FR 53631
Document
Document number
2014-21548
Federal Register citation
79 FR 53631
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; fishery closure.
Category
other
Species
tuna
Publication date
2014-09-10
Effective date
2014-09-05
NOAA docket
Docket No. 130722647-4403-02
Abstract
NMFS is closing commercial fishing for Pacific bluefin tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) because the catch limit is expected to be reached by the effective date of this action. This action is necessary per the intentions of the final rule (May 16, 2014), that implements the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution C-13- 02 on conservation and management measures for Pacific bluefin tuna in the EPO.