catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2022-07-21 · Effective 2022-07-19 · 87 FR 43447
Document
Document number
2022-15754
Federal Register citation
87 FR 43447
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; quota transfer.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2022-07-21
Effective date
2022-07-19
NOAA docket
Docket No. 220523-0119
Abstract
NMFS is transferring 30 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the Harpoon category. With this transfer, the adjusted Harpoon category quota for the 2022 fishing season is 78.7 mt. The 2022 Harpoon category fishery is open until November 15, 2022, or until the Harpoon category quota is reached, whichever comes first. This action is intended to provide further opportunities for Harpoon category fishermen, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments and applies to Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category (commercial) permitted vessels.