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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AX12 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); 2009 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications and Management Measures 
Abstract: This rule would set Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota specifications and seasonal management measures for the 2009 fishing year (January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009), and amend the BFT regulations. This action would implement the U.S. annual BFT quota as recommended by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) and allocate that quota among the domestic fishing categories. The seasonal management measures would set daily retention limits and their duration for both the General and Angling categories. The annual specification process is set forth in current regulations implemented under the Consolidated Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Other BFT regulatory amendments would be made within the framework procedures of the FMP. As ICCAT meets in November of the prior year, the rulemaking process needs to be performed expeditiously in order to publish the measures as soon as possible in the 2009 fishing year. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 971 et seq    16 USC 1801 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/00/2009    
NPRM Comment Period End  02/00/2009    
Final Action  03/00/2009    
Final Action Effective  04/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Alan Risenhoover
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13362,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone:301 713-2334
Fax:301 713-0596
Email: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov