# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; quota transfer. · Published 2019-10-03 · Effective 2019-10-01 · 84 FR 52806
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-21548
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 52806
- **Publication date:** 2019-10-03
- **Effective date:** 2019-10-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
## Abstract

NMFS transfers 100 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the General category October through November 2019 subquota period. The quota transfer is intended to provide additional fishing opportunities based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments and applies to Atlantic tunas General category (commercial) permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat category permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for BFT.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/03/2019-21548/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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