catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2021-12-22 · Effective 2021-12-20 · 86 FR 72532
Document
Document number
2021-27761
Federal Register citation
86 FR 72532
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; fishery reopening.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2021-12-22
Effective date
2021-12-20
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
Abstract
NMFS reopens the General category fishery for four days within the December 2021 General category subquota period. This action is intended to provide a reasonable opportunity to harvest the annual U.S. bluefin tuna (BFT) quota without exceeding it, while maintaining an equitable distribution of fishing opportunities across time periods. This action affects 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.