Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
June 26, 2012 - 77 FR 38011 - RIN: 0648-XC05 - Download Full Notice: Text | PDF
NMFS closes the incidental Longline category northern area fishery for large medium and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of 2012. Fishing for, retaining, possessing, or landing BFT in the Longline category northern area is prohibited for the remainder of 2012. The Longline fishery in the Northeast Distant gear restricted area (NED) remains open at this time. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the Longline category northern area BFT subquota.
Agency Contact: Sarah McLaughlin or Brad McHale, 978- 281-9260.
This rule is final. Its effective date is June 30, 2012.
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