# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna General Category Effort Controls and Related Regulations
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2024-05-31 · Effective 2024-07-01 · 89 FR 47095
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-11870
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 47095
- **Publication date:** 2024-05-31
- **Effective date:** 2024-07-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 240522-0143
## Abstract

In this final rule, NMFS is modifying the process of scheduling restricted-fishing days (RFDs) by codifying a schedule of RFDs for the 2024 fishing year and subsequent fishing years, setting an additional non-codified RFD for the 2024 fishing year, establishing a General category default retention limit for large medium or giant bluefin tuna (BFT) on open days (i.e., non-RFDs), and clarifying the BFT dealer regulations and the definition of a bluefin statistical document (BSD) tag. This final action is necessary to increase the likelihood of pacing General category landings to extend fishing opportunities through a greater portion of the General category time period subquotas. Lastly, this final action clarifies existing regulations to ensure better understanding and compliance by General category quota participants.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/31/2024-11870/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-bluefin-tuna-general-category-effort-controls-and-related)
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