federal_register: 2020-20409
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| 2020-20409 | Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); Atlantic Billfish Fisheries | Rule | NMFS has determined that the recreational landings limit for Atlantic blue marlin, white marlin, and roundscale spearfish has been reached and exceeded for 2020, based upon a review of landings data. Therefore, NMFS is prohibiting retention of Atlantic blue marlin, white marlin, and roundscale spearfish in the Atlantic HMS recreational fisheries. Fishing for these species will be limited to catch-and- release only for the remainder of 2020. This action affects Angling and Charter/Headboat permit holders, tournament operators, and Atlantic tunas General category or Swordfish General Commercial permit holders that fish in registered Atlantic HMS tournaments, and is effective in all areas of the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic sailfish may continue to be retained consistent with applicable regulations. | 2020-09-16 | 2020 | 9 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/16/2020-20409/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-hms-atlantic-billfish-fisheries | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-09-16/pdf/2020-20409.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS has determined that the recreational landings limit for Atlantic blue marlin, white marlin, and roundscale spearfish has been reached and exceeded for 2020, based upon a review of landings data. Therefore, NMFS is prohibiting retention of Atlantic... |