other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2017-05-17 · Effective 2017-06-01 · 82 FR 22616
Document
Document number
2017-10006
Federal Register citation
82 FR 22616
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2017-05-17
Effective date
2017-06-01
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 four large medium or giant BFT for June 1 through August 31, 2017. 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.