# Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Permit Requirements
> **Rule** · Final rule; technical amendment. · Published 1997-01-03 · 62 FR 331
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-33391
- **Category:** other
- **Species:** tuna
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 331
- **Publication date:** 1997-01-03
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 961209344-6344-01
## Abstract

NMFS amends the final regulations governing the Atlantic tunas fisheries by removing references to the Regional Director for the purposes of applying for and issuing tuna permits. These changes are necessary to allow the Atlantic tunas permit program to be managed by contract.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/01/03/96-33391/atlantic-tuna-fisheries-permit-requirements)
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