# International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; 2015 and 2016 Commercial Fishing Restrictions for Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2015-07-08 · Effective 2015-07-09 · 80 FR 38986
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-16720
- **Category:** other
- **Species:** tuna
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 38986
- **Publication date:** 2015-07-08
- **Effective date:** 2015-07-09
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 141222999-5561-02
## Abstract

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is issuing regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act to implement Resolution C- 14-06 of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC or the Commission) by establishing limits on U.S. commercial catch of Pacific bluefin tuna from waters of the IATTC Convention Area for 2015 and 2016. This action is necessary for the United States to satisfy its obligations as a member of the IATTC.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/08/2015-16720/international-fisheries-pacific-tuna-fisheries-2015-and-2016-commercial-fishing-restrictions-for)
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