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The following information is a short summary of the recreational fishing regulations found in 50 CFR part 635. Additional regulations may apply and regulations are continually subject to change.

For a comprehensive list of updated HMS regulations, please refer to the ELECTRONIC CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (http://www.gpoaccess.gov/index.html). If there is a discrepancy between this summary and the regulations in 50 CFR part 635, the regulations will take precedence.

For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments,
anglers may call the Atlantic Tunas Information Line at (888) 872-8862 or (978) 281-9305, or visit www.nmfspermits.com. For further information on tunas, contact the HMS Management Division located in Gloucester, Massachusetts at (978) 281-9260.

For further information on swordfish, billfish, or sharks, anglers may call the HMS Information Line at (800) 894-5528 or the HMS Management Division located in Silver Spring, Maryland at (301) 713-2347.

Recreational vessel owners fishing for Atlantic HMS must hold a valid Atlantic HMS Angling category permit for their vessel. To apply for this permit please call the Atlantic Tunas Information Line at (888) 872-8862 or visit www.nmfspermits.com. A recreational angler aboard a charter or headboat vessel is covered under the Atlantic HMS Charter/headboat permit issued to the vessel operator.

RECREATIONAL REPORTING

Within 24 hours of landing (killing and bringing to shore) any bluefin tuna, blue marlin, white marlin, swordfish, or sailfish that were caught in federal waters, recreational vessel owners must report the landing to NOAA Fisheries. Call 1-800-894-5528 to report landings of billfish (blue and white marlin and sailfish) and swordfish, and 1-888-872-8862 to report bluefin tuna landings. Individual anglers participating in registered tournaments do not need to phone in billfish and swordfish landings if the tournament operator is already reporting to NOAA Fisheries.