catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2019-10-17 · Effective 2019-10-13 · 84 FR 55507
Document
Document number
2019-22601
Federal Register citation
84 FR 55507
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2019-10-17
Effective date
2019-10-13
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
Abstract
NMFS closes the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category fishery for the October through November subquota period until the General category reopens on December 1, 2019. The intent of this closure is to prevent overharvest of the adjusted October through November subquota.