other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2023-05-30 · Effective 2023-06-01 · 88 FR 34454
Document
Document number
2023-11383
Federal Register citation
88 FR 34454
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2023-05-30
Effective date
2023-06-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 220919-0193
Abstract
NMFS is adjusting the General category bluefin tuna (BFT) daily retention limit from the default of one large medium or giant BFT to three 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 June through August time period until further modified.