catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2015-08-05 · Effective 2015-07-31 · 80 FR 46516
Document
Document number
2015-19156
Federal Register citation
80 FR 46516
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2015-08-05
Effective date
2015-07-31
NOAA docket
Docket No. 120328229-4949-02
Abstract
NMFS is transferring 40 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the Harpoon category. With this transfer, the adjusted Harpoon category quota for the 2015 fishing season is 73.4 mt. The 2015 Harpoon category fishery is open until November 15, 2015, or until the Harpoon category quota is reached, whichever comes first. The action is based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments, and applies to Atlantic tunas Harpoon category (commercial) permitted vessels.