# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the General Category January Through March Fishery for 2024
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2024-01-29 · Effective 2024-01-26 · 89 FR 5436
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-01724
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 5436
- **Publication date:** 2024-01-29
- **Effective date:** 2024-01-26
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 220919-0193
## Abstract

NMFS closes the General category fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of the January through March time period. The General category may only retain, possess, or land large medium and giant (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 centimeters (cm)) curved fork length or greater) when open. This action 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. On June 1, 2024, the fishery will reopen automatically.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/29/2024-01724/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries-closure-of-the-general-category)
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