catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2020-02-26 · Effective 2020-02-24 · 85 FR 10993
Document
Document number
2020-03871
Federal Register citation
85 FR 10993
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure of the General category January fishery for 2020.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2020-02-26
Effective date
2020-02-24
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
Abstract
NMFS closes the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category fishery for the January subquota period. The intent of this closure is to prevent overharvest of the adjusted January subquota.