# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; quota transfer. · Published 2021-08-09 · Effective 2021-08-04 · 86 FR 43420
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-16888
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 43420
- **Publication date:** 2021-08-09
- **Effective date:** 2021-08-04
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
## Abstract

NMFS is transferring 30 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the Harpoon category. With this transfer, the adjusted Harpoon category quota for the 2021 fishing season is 76 mt. The 2021 Harpoon category fishery is open until November 15, 2021, or until the Harpoon category quota is reached, whichever comes first. The action is based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments, and applies to Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category (commercial) permitted vessels.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/08/09/2021-16888/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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