# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment. · Published 2013-12-03 · Effective 2013-11-27 · 78 FR 72584
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-28903
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 72584
- **Publication date:** 2013-12-03
- **Effective date:** 2013-11-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 120306154-2241-02
## Abstract

NMFS is adjusting the Atlantic tunas General category daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit from three large medium or giant BFT per vessel per day/trip to five large medium or giant BFT per vessel per day/trip for the remainder of the October-November time period and the December time period of the 2013 fishing year, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. This action applies to Atlantic tunas General category permitted vessels and to Highly Migratory Species Charter/ Headboat category permitted vessels when fishing commercially for BFT.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/03/2013-28903/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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