International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; 2015 and 2016 Commercial Fishing Restrictions for Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
other · tuna · Published 2015-07-08 · Effective 2015-07-09 · 80 FR 38986
Document
Document number
2015-16720
Federal Register citation
80 FR 38986
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Species
tuna
Publication date
2015-07-08
Effective date
2015-07-09
NOAA docket
Docket No. 141222999-5561-02
Abstract
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is issuing regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act to implement Resolution C- 14-06 of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC or the Commission) by establishing limits on U.S. commercial catch of Pacific bluefin tuna from waters of the IATTC Convention Area for 2015 and 2016. This action is necessary for the United States to satisfy its obligations as a member of the IATTC.