# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
> **Rule** · Harpoon category closure. · Published 2000-06-30 · Effective 2000-06-26 · 65 FR 40538
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-16526
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 40538
- **Publication date:** 2000-06-30
- **Effective date:** 2000-06-26
- **NOAA docket:** I.D. 061500D
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) Harpoon category annual quota for the 2000 fishing year will be attained by June 26, 2000. Therefore, the 2000 Harpoon category fishery will be closed effective at 11:30 p.m. on June 26, 2000. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the Harpoon category quota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/06/30/00-16526/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-fisheries-atlantic-bluefin-tuna)
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