# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2019-10-17 · Effective 2019-10-13 · 84 FR 55507
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-22601
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 55507
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/17/2019-22601/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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