# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure of the General category January fishery for 2021. · Published 2021-03-03 · Effective 2021-02-27 · 86 FR 12291
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-04400
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 12291
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/03/03/2021-04400/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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