# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment. · Published 2017-08-31 · Effective 2017-09-01 · 82 FR 41356
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-18493
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 82 FR 41356
- **Publication date:** 2017-08-31
- **Effective date:** 2017-09-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 150121066-5717-02
## Abstract

The Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category is currently closed and will reopen on September 1, 2017. NMFS is updating the adjustment of the BFT General category daily retention limit that will take effect beginning September 1, 2017, from the recently adopted two large medium or giant BFT per vessel per day/trip to one large medium or giant BFT per vessel per day/trip. This action is based on updated information about the availability of BFT and quota after considering 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/2017/08/31/2017-18493/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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