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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. 260813-0186

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; General Category October Through November Quota Transfer and Adjustment

Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — observed across 2 documents over 13 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The government is allowing Atlantic bluefin tuna fishermen to adjust and trade their catch allowances during October and November. If you fish for bluefin tuna commercially, review your options to adjust your catch amount for these months or trade your allowance with other boats.

First seen

Sep 25, 2026

Last seen

Oct 8, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

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Effective on

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·Sep 25, 2026·91 FR 60902

    Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the General Category September Fishery for 2026

    effective Sep 24, 2026#2026-19681

  2. Final·Oct 8, 2026·91 FR 64302

    Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; General Category October Through November Quota Transfer and Adjustment

    effective Oct 6, 2026#2026-20652