# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; General Category Retention Limit Adjustment
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; retention limit adjustment. · Published 2023-06-30 · Effective 2023-07-02 · 88 FR 42272
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-13966
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 42272
- **Publication date:** 2023-06-30
- **Effective date:** 2023-07-02
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 220919-0193
## Abstract

NMFS is adjusting the General category daily retention limit from three large medium or giant (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length (CFL) or greater) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) to one large medium or giant BFT. This daily retention limit 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. This adjustment will be effective for the remainder of the June through August time period.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/30/2023-13966/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries-general-category-retention-limit)
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