Notices and Rules
Adjustment to the Swordfish General Commercial Permit Retention Limit
NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Swordfish General Commercial permit retention limits in the Northwest Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and U.S. Caribbean regions effective January 1, 2021.
Effective
01/01/2021
NOAA Fisheries Adjusts Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Subquota
NOAA Fisheries announces adjustment to Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category January-March 2021 Subquota to 49 mt through Quota Transfer; Default One-fish Limit Will Apply
Issued
12/22/2020
Fishery Closure – Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Fishery (December 2020 Subquota Time Period)
NOAA Fisheries announces closure of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Fishery (December 2020 Subquota Time Period).
Effective
12/14/2020
Request for Applications: 2021 Shark Research Fishery
NOAA Fisheries is now accepting applications from commercial shark fishermen interested in participating in the 2021 Shark Research Fishery.
Published
11/30/2020
Comments Requested on the Issuance of Exempted Fishing Permits and Related Permits in 2021 for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
NOAA Fisheries announces its intent to issue exempted fishing permits, scientific research permits, display permits, letters of acknowledgement and shark research fishery permits for the research and collection of Atlantic highly migratory species in 2021
Effective
11/25/2020
Temporary Reopening of the General Category Bluefin Fishery for Two Days
General Category Bluefin Fishery to Reopen for two days, November 7-8, 2020
Effective
11/07/2020
General Category Bluefin Fishery to Reopen for Two Days, October 28-29, 2020
NOAA Fisheries is reopening the General category Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery for two days for additional fishing opportunities.
Effective
10/28/2020
General Category Bluefin Tuna Fishery to Close for October through November
The closure follows a 40-mt transfer from Reserve Category.
Effective
10/09/2020
Adjustment of 2020 Northern Albacore, North and South Atlantic Swordfish, and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Reserve Category Quotas
Adjustment of 2020 Northern Albacore, North and South Atlantic Swordfish, and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Reserve Category Quotas
Effective
10/01/2020
Proposed Rule: Atlantic Shark Fishery 2021 Quotas, Opening Dates, and Retention Limits
Atlantic Shark Fishery 2021 Quotas, Opening Dates, and Retention Limits
Published
09/29/2020