catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2009-10-20 · Effective 2009-10-20 · 74 FR 53671
Document
Document number
E9-25188
Federal Register citation
74 FR 53671
Type
Rule
Action
Inseason action; notification of applicable Longline category incidental retention limits.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2009-10-20
Effective date
2009-10-20
Abstract
NMFS has determined that the 25-mt quota available for the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) Longline category Northeast Distant gear restricted area (NED) fishery has been attained. NMFS announces that the Longline category incidental BFT retention limits will apply in the NED for the remainder of the fishing year. This action applies to Atlantic Tunas Longline category permitted vessels that fish in the NED.