Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; General Provisions for Domestic
NMFS received an exempted fishing permit (EFP) application for U.S. West Coast highly migratory species (HMS) fisheries that warrants further consideration at this time. The EFP applicant requests exemptions from regulatory provisions pertaining to the use of authorized gear types under the Fishery Management Plan for
| Agency | Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-04-16 |
| Summary | NMFS received an exempted fishing permit (EFP) application for U.S. West Coast highly migratory species (HMS) fisheries that warrants further consideration at this time. The EFP applicant requests exemptions from regulatory provisions pertaining to the use of authorized gear types under the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species (HMS FMP). The applicant proposes to test the effects and efficacy of using monofilament rings as an alternative form of terminal tackle (herein referred to as "ring tackle") used to harvest swordfish and other HMS off of the U.S. West Coast. During the March 2026 Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) meeting, the Co |
| Document number | 2026-07390 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/16/2026-07390/magnuson-stevens-fishery-conservation-and-management-act-general-provisions-for-domestic-fisheries |