# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason General category retention limit adjustment. · Published 2021-07-13 · Effective 2021-07-11 · 86 FR 36669
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-14849
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 36669
- **Publication date:** 2021-07-13
- **Effective date:** 2021-07-11
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
## Abstract

NMFS is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category daily retention limit from three large medium or giant BFT to one large medium or giant BFT for the remainder of the June through August 2021 subquota period. This action is 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 permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for BFT.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/07/13/2021-14849/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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