other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2018-05-11 · Effective 2018-06-01 · 83 FR 21936
Document
Document number
2018-09960
Federal Register citation
83 FR 21936
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2018-05-11
Effective date
2018-06-01
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 three large medium or giant BFT for June 1 through August 31, 2018. 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 with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for BFT.