The daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit for vessels fishing under the General category quota has been raised to 3 large medium or giant BFT (73 inches or greater) per vessel per day/trip for the month of November. In addition all previously scheduled Restricted Fishing Days (RFDs) are waived. These actions are being taken to enhance commercial General category BFT fishing opportunities for all geographic areas. On December 1, 2006, the retention limit is scheduled to revert to one BFT per vessel and all scheduled RFDs for the months of December and January remain as published in the Final BFT quota and effort controls specifications. Additional inseason adjustments may be made, as necessary.

Landings of Large Medium and Giant Bluefin to date

As of 11/09/2006 fishing year landings of Atlantic bluefin tuna are as follows: The Coastwide General Category has landed 102.8 mt out of 1163.3 mt to date. The Harpoon category: 22.2 mt out of 124.0 mt to date. Longline North: 17.8 out of 150.4 mt to date. Longline South: 2.5 mt out of 117.8 mt to date. Purse Seine: 3.6 mt out of 624.1 mt to date. Landings updates will be made as necessary.

General Category 3 Fish Bag Limit Extended and Restricted Fishing Days waived for November

The daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit for vessels fishing under the General category quota has been raised to 3 large medium or giant BFT (73 inches or greater) per vessel per day/trip for the month of November. In addition all previously scheduled Restricted Fishing Days (RFDs) are waived. These actions are being taken to enhance commercial General category BFT fishing opportunities for all geographic areas. On December 1, 2006, the retention limit is scheduled to revert to one BFT per vessel and all scheduled RFDs for the months of December and January remain as published in the Final BFT quota and effort controls specifications. Additional inseason adjustments may be made, as necessary.

Landings of Large Medium and Giant Bluefin to date

As of 11/09/2006 fishing year landings of Atlantic bluefin tuna are as follows: The Coastwide General Category has landed 102.8 mt out of 1163.3 mt to date. The Harpoon category: 22.2 mt out of 124.0 mt to date. Longline North: 17.8 out of 150.4 mt to date. Longline South: 2.5 mt out of 117.8 mt to date. Purse Seine: 3.6 mt out of 624.1 mt to date. Landings updates will be made as necessary.

The daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit for vessels fishing under the General category quota has been raised to 3 large medium or giant BFT (73 inches or greater) per vessel per day/trip for the month of November. In addition all previously scheduled Restricted Fishing Days (RFDs) are waived. These actions are being taken to enhance commercial General category BFT fishing opportunities for all geographic areas. On December 1, 2006, the retention limit is scheduled to revert to one BFT per vessel and all scheduled RFDs for the months of December and January remain as published in the Final BFT quota and effort controls specifications. Additional inseason adjustments may be made, as necessary.

General Category 3 Fish Bag Limit Extended and Restricted Fishing Days waived for November

The daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit for vessels fishing under the General category quota has been raised to 3 large medium or giant BFT (73 inches or greater) per vessel per day/trip for the month of November. In addition all previously scheduled Restricted Fishing Days (RFDs) are waived. These actions are being taken to enhance commercial General category BFT fishing opportunities for all geographic areas. On December 1, 2006, the retention limit is scheduled to revert to one BFT per vessel and all scheduled RFDs for the months of December and January remain as published in the Final BFT quota and effort controls specifications. Additional inseason adjustments may be made, as necessary.