# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer. · Published 2014-08-13 · Effective 2014-08-08 · 79 FR 47381
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-19106
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 47381
- **Publication date:** 2014-08-13
- **Effective date:** 2014-08-08
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 140115049-4528-02
## Abstract

NMFS is transferring 15 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the Harpoon category for the remainder of the 2014 fishing year. This action is based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments, and applies to Atlantic tunas Harpoon category (commercial) permitted vessels.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/13/2014-19106/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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