Magnuson-Stevens Act Implementation

Activity Sheet #N-15.02November 15, 2005
Activity:HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES: Prepare FMPs and amendments for each HMS fishery in need

of management [Sec. 107(f), p. 34; Sec. 109(g)(1), pp. 69-70]: Prepare new FMPs for any

Atlantic highly migratory species not currently under M-SFCMA management
Completion date:May 1, 1998May 28, 1999
Product (s):Publish FMP regulations in Federal Register

Overview and scope of task and sub-tasks:

CompletedA. In consultation with advisory panels, review status of stocks not under management

and determine if stocks need management (August, 1997)

CompletedB. Conduct scoping meeting for stocks to be managed (September, 1997)

CompletedC. Prepare draft FMP, regulations and supporting documents (January, 1998)

CompletedD. Publish final regulations, May 1, 1998.