catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2021-07-13 · Effective 2021-07-11 · 86 FR 36669
Document
Document number
2021-14849
Federal Register citation
86 FR 36669
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2021-07-13
Effective date
2021-07-11
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
Abstract
NMFS is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category daily retention limit from three large medium or giant BFT to one large medium or giant BFT for the remainder of the June through August 2021 subquota period. This action is based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments and applies to Atlantic Tunas General category (commercial) permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for BFT.