# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; fishery reopening. · Published 2021-12-22 · Effective 2021-12-20 · 86 FR 72532
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-27761
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 72532
- **Publication date:** 2021-12-22
- **Effective date:** 2021-12-20
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
## Abstract

NMFS reopens the General category fishery for four days within the December 2021 General category subquota period. This action is intended to provide a reasonable opportunity to harvest the annual U.S. bluefin tuna (BFT) quota without exceeding it, while maintaining an equitable distribution of fishing opportunities across time periods. This action affects 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/2021/12/22/2021-27761/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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