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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2016-04-21 · Effective 2016-04-23 · 81 FR 23438

Document

Document number
2016-09283
Federal Register citation
81 FR 23438
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason Angling category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2016-04-21
Effective date
2016-04-23
NOAA docket
Docket No. 150121066-5717-02

Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) daily retention limit that applies to vessels permitted in the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling category and the HMS Charter/Headboat category (when fishing recreationally for BFT) should be adjusted for the remainder of 2016, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. NMFS is adjusting the Angling category BFT daily retention limit to two school BFT and one large school/small medium BFT per vessel per day/trip for private vessels (i.e., those with HMS Angling category permits); and three school BFT and one large school/small medium BFT per vessel per day/trip for charter vessels (i.e., those with HMS Charter/Headboat permits when fishing recreationally). These retention limits are effective in all areas, except for the Gulf of Mexico, where NMFS prohibits targeted fishing for BFT.

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