# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); U.S. Atlantic Billfish Tournament Management Measures
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2007-05-11 · Effective 2008-01-01 · 72 FR 26735
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-9097
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 26735
- **Publication date:** 2007-05-11
- **Effective date:** 2008-01-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 070307055-7099-02
## Abstract

This final rule suspends mandatory circle hook requirements for participants in Atlantic billfish fishing tournaments through December 31, 2007. Circle hook requirements will be reinstated unchanged effective 12:01 a.m., January 1, 2008. The suspension is intended to increase post-release survival rates of Atlantic billfish in the long-term by providing an additional phase-in period during which Atlantic billfish tournament anglers can become more proficient and familiar with circle hooks and their ecological benefits, respectively.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/05/11/E7-9097/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-hms-us-atlantic-billfish-tournament-management-measures)
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