# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; 2022 and Projected 2023 Specifications
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2022-02-02 · Effective 2022-02-02 · 87 FR 5739
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-01996
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Federal Register citation:** 87 FR 5739
- **Publication date:** 2022-02-02
- **Effective date:** 2022-02-02
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 220126-0034
## Abstract

NMFS issues final specifications for the 2022 Atlantic bluefish fishery, and projected specifications for 2023, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. This action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels to prevent overfishing while enabling optimum yield, using the best scientific information available. This rule also informs the public of the final fishery specifications for the 2022 fishing year.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/02/2022-01996/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-bluefish-fishery-2022-and-projected-2023)
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