{"url_path":"/register/2026-06-01/2026-10891","section_key":"summary","section_title":"Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Harpoon Category Retention Limit Adjustment","topic":"register","document":{"doc_type":"Rule","doc_date":"2026-06-01","source_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/01/2026-10891/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries-harpoon-category-retention-limit","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"Commerce Department"},"word_count":132,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Harpoon Category Retention Limit Adjustment\n\n**Type:** Rule\n**Published:** 2026-06-01\n**Effective:** 2026-06-01\n**Citation:** 91 FR 32361\n**Agencies:** Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\n**Source:** https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/01/2026-10891/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries-harpoon-category-retention-limit\n\n## Abstract\nNMFS is decreasing the Harpoon category daily retention limit from the default of no more than a combined total of 10 large medium and giant bluefin tuna (BFT) (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 cm) or greater curved fork length (CFL)), to no more than a combined total of 5 large medium and giant BFT. The incidental catch limit of two large medium BFT per vessel per day/trip remains unchanged. This retention limit applies to Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category permitted vessels from June 1 through the remainder of the 2026 Harpoon category fishing season, which concludes on November 15, 2026, or until further modified."}