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NMFS shifts 86.9 tons of Atlantic bluefin tuna quota into October-November season
The National Marine Fisheries Service adjusted the Atlantic bluefin tuna General category October-through-November 2026 subquota in a temporary rule effective October 6, 2026, transferring 70.2 metric tons from the Reserve category and adding 16.7 tons of unused June-through-August subquota. The adjusted General category subquota is 192.9 tons and the Reserve is 42 tons, through November 30, 2026.
Key points
- Transfers 70.2 metric tons of bluefin tuna quota from Reserve to the October-November General category.Federal Register
- Adds 16.7 tons of unused June-through-August subquota to the same period.Federal Register
- Adjusted General category subquota totals 192.9 tons; Reserve category 42 tons.Federal Register
- Affects General category and HMS Charter/Headboat permit holders fishing commercially.Federal Register
- Published as 91 FR 64302; effective October 6 through November 30, 2026.Federal Register
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