# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment. · Published 2016-05-12 · Effective 2016-06-01 · 81 FR 29501
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-11230
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 29501
- **Publication date:** 2016-05-12
- **Effective date:** 2016-06-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 150121066-5717-02
## Abstract

NMFS is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category daily retention limit from the default limit of one large medium or giant BFT to five large medium or giant BFT for June 1 through August 31, 2016. This action is based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments, and applies to Atlantic Tunas General category (commercial) permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat category permitted vessels when fishing commercially for BFT.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/12/2016-11230/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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