# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Inseason action; notification of applicable Longline category incidental retention limits. · Published 2009-10-20 · Effective 2009-10-20 · 74 FR 53671
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-25188
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 74 FR 53671
- **Publication date:** 2009-10-20
- **Effective date:** 2009-10-20
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the 25-mt quota available for the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) Longline category Northeast Distant gear restricted area (NED) fishery has been attained. NMFS announces that the Longline category incidental BFT retention limits will apply in the NED for the remainder of the fishing year. This action applies to Atlantic Tunas Longline category permitted vessels that fish in the NED.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/10/20/E9-25188/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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