May 2020 HMS Advisory Panel Meeting

May 19, 2020

About

NOAA Fisheries holds periodic meetings of the Atlantic HMS Advisory Panel to consider alternatives for the conservation and management of Atlantic highly migratory species.

Day 1

Event number: 900 982 398

Password: HMSAP

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Time	Discussion Item	Presenter
8:45–9 a.m.	Welcome and introductions	HMS division staff
9–9:30 a.m.	Overview of recent activities/rulemaking Inseason actions Pelagic longline bluefin tuna area-based and weak hook management measures Amendment 5b litigation and remand document Shark depredation Non-pelagic longline and pelagic longline Biological Opinions Observer waivers Other business for meeting agenda Presentation (PDF, 22 pages)	HMS division staff
9:30–10 a.m.	2020 Fisheries Economic Situation Report Fishery impact assessment Effects on landings Presentation (PDF, 17 pages)	HMS division staff
10–10:45 a.m.	Shark and swordfish retention limits Presentation (PDF, 13 pages)	HMS division staff
10:45–11 a.m.	Break
11–11:30 a.m.	Outcomes from the 2019 ICCAT Annual Meeting Presentation (PDF, 28 pages)	Dr. John Graves, ICCAT Advisory Committee
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.	Leadership update	Chris Oliver/Sam Rauch
12–1 p.m.	Lunch
1–2 p.m.	Bluefin tuna update Amendment 13 update 2019 quick reflection 2020 season—regulations and public requests on start dates, retention limits, and restricted fishing days Request for changes to catch and release regulations Presentation (PDF, 14 pages) Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Recent Fishery Trends (PDF, 29 pages)	HMS division staff
2–2:15 p.m.	Law enforcement update Presentation (PDF, 14 pages)	Office of Law Enforcement and U.S. Coast Guard staff
2:15–2:45 p.m.	Public comment