NOAA Fisheries is holding multiple public hearings and webinars for three Highly Migratory Species (HMS) regulatory actions this summer:
Amendment 16: Shark Management
Amendment 15: Spatial Management and Electronic Monitoring
These hearings/webinars may be of interest to:
- Permitted HMS commercial fishermen
- Permitted HMS recreational fishermen
- Permitted HMS dealers
- Highly Migratory Species Exempted Fishing Permit Program permit holders or applicants
In-Person Public Hearings This Week
Wednesday, June 21, 2023; 5:30 pm ET
Dare County Library – Manteo
700 Highway 64/264
Manteo, NC 27954
Amendment 16: Shark Management
Wednesday, June 21, 2023; 5:00 pm ET
Cocoa Beach Public Library
500 North Brevard Ave
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Information regarding additional HMS public hearings and webinars can be found on the NOAA Fisheries website.