Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fishery

Samenvatting

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) Harpoon category annual quota for the 2001 fishing year will be attained by September 16, 2001. Therefore, the 2001 Harpoon category fishery will be closed effective at 11:30 p.m. on September 16, 2001. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the Harpoon category quota. NMFS has also determined that the BFT General category restricted fishing day (RFD) schedule should be adjusted; i.e., certain RFDs should be waived in order to allow for maximum utilization of the General category subquota for the September fishing period.