catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2021-03-03 · Effective 2021-02-27 · 86 FR 12291
Document
Document number
2021-04400
Federal Register citation
86 FR 12291
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure of the General category January fishery for 2021.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2021-03-03
Effective date
2021-02-27
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.