Fishery management plan and amendments

Fishery Management Plan for West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species

The Fishery Management Plan for West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species (HMS FMP) was originally published combined with the final environmental impact statement in August 2003 and partially approved by NMFS in February 2004. The FMP and related documents are accessible below, followed by in-progress and implemented actions. Scroll down to view FMP and regulatory amendments.

Current FMP

Actions related to FMP implementation

  • Final rule to establish a number of conservation and management measures for the fisheries managed under the HMS FMP (April 7, 2004)
  • Final rule to prohibit shallow longline sets targeting swordfish east of 150° W longitude by vessels managed under the HMS FMP (March 11, 2004)
  • NMFS partial approval letter to the FMP. (February 4, 2004)

FMP and regulatory amendments

Council actions in development

Implemented Council actions