catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2019-07-23 · Effective 2019-07-18 · 84 FR 35340
Document
Document number
2019-15616
Federal Register citation
84 FR 35340
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2019-07-23
Effective date
2019-07-18
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
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 2019 fishing season is 76 mt. The 2019 Harpoon category fishery is open until November 15, 2019, 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.