Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 1999-07-28 · Effective 1999-07-23 · 64 FR 40782
Document
Document number
99-19282
Federal Register citation
64 FR 40782
Type
Rule
Action
Harpoon category closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
1999-07-28
Effective date
1999-07-23
NOAA docket
I.D. 071399A
Abstract
NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) Harpoon category annual quota for 1999 will be attained by July 23, 1999. Therefore, the 1999 Harpoon category fishery will be closed effective at 11:30 p.m. on July 23, 1999. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the Harpoon category quota.