# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason retention limit adjustment. · Published 2009-12-29 · Effective 2010-01-01 · 74 FR 68709
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-30843
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 74 FR 68709
- **Publication date:** 2009-12-29
- **Effective date:** 2010-01-01
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic tunas General category daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit should be adjusted for the month of January 2010, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. This action applies to Atlantic Tunas General category permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat category permitted vessels (when fishing commercially for BFT).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/12/29/E9-30843/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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