# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; quota transfer. · Published 2020-09-22 · Effective 2020-09-17 · 85 FR 59445
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-20906
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 59445
- **Publication date:** 2020-09-22
- **Effective date:** 2020-09-17
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
## Abstract

NMFS is transferring 111.6 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the General category. This action is intended to account for an accrued overharvest of 63.3 mt from previous time period subquotas, and to provide further opportunities for General category fishermen to participate in the September General category fishery, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. This action would affect 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/2020/09/22/2020-20906/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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