13 May 2025
🎣Public Meeting on Highly Migratory Species Fisheries Innovation
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Summary
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will hold an online meeting of its Ad Hoc Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries Innovation Workgroup (FIW) to discuss procedures to facilitate the development of new HMS gears and achieve the goals of the HMS Roadmap. This meeting is open to the public.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The public meeting addresses the development of new fishing gear for Highly Migratory Species, impacting businesses reliant on fisheries by potentially altering regulations and enabling innovation in gear technology. Involvement in the exempted fishing permit process indicates compliance and regulatory requirements that businesses must consider.