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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2021-04-30 · Effective 2021-05-02 · 86 FR 22895

Document

Document number
2021-09111
Federal Register citation
86 FR 22895
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason Angling category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2021-04-30
Effective date
2021-05-02
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02

Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) daily retention limit that applies to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling category permitted vessels and HMS Charter/Headboat vessels (when fishing recreationally for BFT) should be adjusted for the remainder of 2021, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. NMFS is adjusting the Angling category BFT daily retention limit from the default of one school, large school, or small medium BFT to: Two school BFT and one large school/small medium BFT per vessel per day/trip for private vessels with HMS Angling category permits; three school BFT and one large school/small medium BFT per vessel per day/trip for charter boat vessels with HMS Charter/ Headboat permits when fishing recreationally; and six school BFT and two large school/small medium BFT per vessel per day/trip for headboat vessels with HMS Charter/Headboat permits when fishing recreationally. These retention limits are effective in all areas, except for the Gulf of Mexico, where targeted fishing for BFT is prohibited.

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