International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; 2017 and 2018 Commercial Fishing Restrictions for Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
other · tuna · Published 2017-04-21 · Effective 2017-05-22 · 82 FR 18704
Document
Document number
2017-08117
Federal Register citation
82 FR 18704
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Species
tuna
Publication date
2017-04-21
Effective date
2017-05-22
NOAA docket
Docket No. 161031999-7314-02
Abstract
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is issuing regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act to implement Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC or the Commission) Resolution C-16-08, which establishes limits on the U.S. commercial catch of Pacific bluefin tuna from waters of the IATTC Convention Area for 2017 and 2018. This action is necessary for the United States to satisfy its obligations as a member of the IATTC.