Highly Migratory Species NEPA Documents

02/21/2023	Final EIS: Authorization of Deep-set Buoy Gear Record of Decision (April 6, 2023)
10/20/2021	Draft EIS: Authorization of Deep-set Buoy Gear (public review period closed October 4, 2021)
08/07/2020	Notice of intent to prepare an EIS to fish longline gear in the U.S. EEZ under an exempted fishing permit A public webinar is scheduled for August 27, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT. If you plan to attend the webinar, please notify Amber.Rhodes@noaa.gov to receive further instruction
05/07/2019	Final EA-FONSI for issuance of longline EFPs; April 2019
04/09/2018	Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Testing of Experimental Deep-set Buoy Gear to Capture Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) off the West Coast of United States
04/09/2018	Environmental Assessment (EA) for Testing of Experimental Deep-set Buoy Gear to Capture Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) off the West Coast of United States
09/02/2016	Consideration of an Exempted Fishing Permit to Fish with Longline Gear in the West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone: Draft Environmental Assessment for Public Comment
11/01/2007	Issuance of an Exempted Fishing Permit to Fish Longline Gear in the West Coast EEZ: Environmental Assessment

Last updated by West Coast Regional Office on 10/17/2023

National Environmental Policy Act Pacific Highly Migratory Species