Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-15684
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel Public Meeting Announcement
Buyer
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce Department
Posted
August 03, 2026
Identifier
2026-15684
This is a public advisory meeting hosted by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under NOAA: - Two-day hybrid event for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advisory Panel - Focuses on conservation and management of swordfish, sharks, tunas, and billfish - No procurement, products, or services are requested; no OEMs or vendors involved - Open to the public, accessible both in-person and virtually - Agenda includes updates on fisheries economics, shark management actions, and other relevant topics - Accommodations for people with disabilities available upon request
Event Details: - Hosted by NMFS, Department of Commerce - Hybrid format: in-person and online participation - No solicitation or contract opportunity
Key Topics: - Conservation and management of highly migratory species - Fisheries economics - Shark management actions - Public engagement and updates
Accessibility: - Event is open to all interested parties - Virtual attendance option - Disability accommodations available
Description
NMFS will hold a 2-day hybrid Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advisory Panel (AP) meeting in September 2026. The meeting aims to consider options for the conservation and management of HMS, including species such as swordfish, sharks, tunas, and billfish. It will be held both in-person at the DoubleTree by Hilton Silver Spring Hotel in Maryland and virtually via WebEx. The meeting is open to the public and will include updates on fisheries economics, shark actions, and other relevant topics.