catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2017-08-16 · Effective 2017-08-11 · 82 FR 38853
Document
Document number
2017-17266
Federal Register citation
82 FR 38853
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2017-08-16
Effective date
2017-08-11
NOAA docket
Docket No. 150121066-5717-02
Abstract
NMFS is transferring 30 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the Harpoon category. With this transfer, the adjusted Harpoon category quota for the 2017 fishing season is 68.6 mt. The 2017 Harpoon category fishery is open until November 15, 2017, or until the Harpoon category quota is reached, whichever comes first. The action is based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments, and applies to Atlantic tunas Harpoon category (commercial) permitted vessels.