# 2026-22669: NOAA Recruits Advisers for Sharks, Swordfish, Tuna and Billfish

2026-22669, Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Advisory Panel, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-11-06, effective 2026-12-07; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-06).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22669
- As of: 2026-11-06
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22669
- Title: Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Advisory Panel
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 70061
- Published: 2026-11-06
- Effective: 2026-12-07
- Comments close: 2026-12-07
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-06

## In one line

NOAA Recruits Advisers for Sharks, Swordfish, Tuna and Billfish

## Summary

NOAA is looking for new members to join the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel, which helps manage fishing rules for swordfish, sharks, tunas, and billfish. They want people involved in fishing, environmental groups, or related industries to apply by December 7, 2026. This is a great chance to shape fishing policies for the next three years without any cost to applicants.

## Abstract

NMFS solicits nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advisory Panel (AP). NMFS consults with and considers the comments and views of the HMS AP when preparing and implementing fishery management plans (FMPs) or FMP amendments for Atlantic swordfish, sharks, tunas, and billfish. Nominations are being sought to fill approximately one third (10) of the seats on the HMS AP, each with a 3-year appointment. NMFS will consider individuals with definable interests in recreational and commercial fishing and related industries, including those from the environmental community and non- governmental organizations, for membership on the HMS AP.

## Effects PRIA read

- Volunteer advisory seats open — apply by Dec 7: benefit, low. NOAA is seeking nominations to fill about 10 seats (roughly one third) on the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel for 3-year appointments. Nominees must apply by December 7, 2026, for terms beginning January 2027 and expiring December 2029.
- No pay; travel reimbursement possible: cost, low. Advisory Panel members will not receive monetary compensation for serving. Depending on availability of funds, members may be reimbursed for travel costs related to HMS AP meetings.
- Term limits: 3 terms then 1-year break: cost, low. Members are appointed for 3-year terms and may serve up to three consecutive terms (a total of 9 consecutive years). After three consecutive terms, a member must sit off the HMS AP for one year before being eligible again.
- Vacancies targeted by sector and region: benefit, low. NMFS seeks to fill five commercial, three recreational, one academic, and one environmental sector vacancies for terms starting in 2027, and will consider geographic and species expertise to maintain balance. Current representation by sector and region is described and NMFS will aim to keep a balan…
- Meeting cadence — at least twice yearly: cost, low. The HMS Advisory Panel will meet as often as necessary and at minimum twice each year (recently once in spring and once in fall). Meetings may be held with public hearings and could require travel.

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## Sources
- [2026-22669 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/06/2026-22669/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-advisory-panel)
- [2026-22669 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-06/pdf/2026-22669.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22669 (as of 2026-11-06).