# International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; 2014 Commercial Fishing for Pacific Bluefin Tuna Closed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; fishery closure. · Published 2014-09-10 · Effective 2014-09-05 · 79 FR 53631
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-21548
- **Category:** other
- **Species:** tuna
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 53631
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/10/2014-21548/international-fisheries-pacific-tuna-fisheries-2014-commercial-fishing-for-pacific-bluefin-tuna)
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