other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2019-05-20 · Effective 2019-06-01 · 84 FR 22734
Document
Document number
2019-10455
Federal Register citation
84 FR 22734
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2019-05-20
Effective date
2019-06-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
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, 2019. 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.