# International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; 2017 and 2018 Commercial Fishing Restrictions for Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-04-21 · Effective 2017-05-22 · 82 FR 18704
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-08117
- **Category:** other
- **Species:** tuna
- **Federal Register citation:** 82 FR 18704
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/04/21/2017-08117/international-fisheries-pacific-tuna-fisheries-2017-and-2018-commercial-fishing-restrictions-for)
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