Small Entity Compliance Guide Results
Zero Atlantic Shortfin Mako Shark Retention Limit
No shortfin mako sharks may be landed or retained in any U.S. Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) fishery until further notice.
What does this final rule do?
This final rule establishes a shortfin mako shark retention limit of zero in the…
Effective
Final 2022 Restricted-Fishing Days in Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fishery
NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule regarding restricted-fishing days (RFDs) in the Atlantic Tunas General category and HMS Charter/Headboat fisheries for 2022.
What will it do?
Under the final rule, NOAA Fisheries establishes a specific RFD…
Issued
Final Rule: Changes to Atlantic Bluefin Tuna and North Atlantic Albacore Quotas
NOAA Fisheries announces modifications to the baseline annual U.S. Atlantic bluefin tuna and North Atlantic albacore quotas.
What will it do?
The final rule:
1. Increases the baseline annual U.S. bluefin tuna quota from 1,247.86 metric tons (mt…
Published
Final Rule: Restricted-Fishing Days in the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fishery
Final Rule
NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule regarding the use of restricted-fishing days (RFDs) in the Atlantic Tunas General category and HMS Charter/Headboat fisheries. The first RFD will be on September 3, 2021; RFDs will continue through…
Issued