# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
> **Rule** · Harpoon category closure. · Published 1999-07-28 · Effective 1999-07-23 · 64 FR 40782
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-19282
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 40782
- **Publication date:** 1999-07-28
- **Effective date:** 1999-07-23
- **NOAA docket:** I.D. 071399A
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) Harpoon category annual quota for 1999 will be attained by July 23, 1999. Therefore, the 1999 Harpoon category fishery will be closed effective at 11:30 p.m. on July 23, 1999. This action is being taken to prevent overharvest of the Harpoon category quota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/07/28/99-19282/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-fisheries-atlantic-bluefin-tuna)
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