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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2022-06-29 · Effective 2022-07-03 · 87 FR 38673

Document

Document number
2022-13831
Federal Register citation
87 FR 38673
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason retention limit adjustment.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2022-06-29
Effective date
2022-07-03
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02

Abstract

NMFS is adjusting the General category daily retention limit from three large medium or giant Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) to one large medium or giant BFT. This daily retention limit 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. This adjustment will be effective for the remainder of the June through August subquota time period.

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Authoritative
Federal Register document
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