catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2020-07-16 · Effective 2020-07-13 · 85 FR 43148
Document
Document number
2020-15409
Federal Register citation
85 FR 43148
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; quota transfer.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2020-07-16
Effective date
2020-07-13
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 2020 fishing season is 76 mt. The 2020 Harpoon category fishery is open until November 15, 2020, 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.