catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2021-09-14 · Effective 2021-09-09 · 86 FR 51016
Document
Document number
2021-19777
Federal Register citation
86 FR 51016
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; quota transfer.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2021-09-14
Effective date
2021-09-09
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
Abstract
NMFS is transferring 113.8 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the General category. This action is intended to account for an accrued overharvest of 53.8 mt from previous time-period subquotas and to provide further opportunities for General category fishermen to participate in the September General category fishery, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. This action would affect 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.