# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; quota transfer and fishery reopening. · Published 2020-10-30 · Effective 2020-10-27 · 85 FR 68798
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-24107
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 68798
- **Publication date:** 2020-10-30
- **Effective date:** 2020-10-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
## Abstract

NMFS transfers 68.7 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the October through November 2020 General category subquota period and reopens the General category fishery for two days. This action is intended to provide a reasonable opportunity to harvest the full annual U.S. bluefin tuna quota without exceeding it, while maintaining an equitable distribution of fishing opportunities across time periods. This action applies to Atlantic tunas General category (commercial) permitted vessels and Atlantic 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/2020/10/30/2020-24107/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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