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NMFS holds annual meetings of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel (HMS AP). The intent of these meetings is to consider alternatives for the conservation and management of highly migratory species.

2008 HMS Advisory Panel Members

April 2008 Advisory Panel Meeting Materials

Agenda for April 15-17, 2008 HMS Advisory Panel Meeting

Tue, April 15
Overview of HMS Actions For Last 6 Months
Enforcement Update
Shark Final Amendment 2 Presentation

Wed, April 16
Annual Catch Limits - Updating the National Standard 1 Guidelines
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act
Pelagic Longline Research and Fishery Update
Permit Reform Presentation

International Trade Permit Proposed Rule Presentation
Caribbean Amendment Presentation

Thur, April 17
Tuna Fishery Update Presentation

Greenstick/Harpoon/Turtle Tether Gear Proposed Rule Presentation
HMS AP Summary Presentation

October 2007 Advisory Panel Meeting Summary

March 2007 Advisory Panel Meeting Transcripts

October 2006 Advisory Panel Meeting Transcripts

February 2006 Advisory Panel Meeting Summary and Transcripts

March 2005 Advisory Panel Meeting Summary and Transcripts

February 2004 Advisory Panel Meeting Summary and Transcripts

September 2003 Advisory Panel Meetings Transcript

February 2003 Advisory Panel Meetings Transcripts

Summary of February 2003 AP meeting

2002 Advisory Panel Meetings Transcripts

Summary of April 2002 AP meeting

2001 Advisory Panel Meetings Transcripts

Summary of April 2001 AP meeting .

2000 Advisory Panel Meeting Transcripts

1999 Advisory Panel Meeting Transcripts

   June 10  text file or pdf file
   June 11  text file or pdf file

1998 Advisory Panel Meeting Transcripts

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