Atlantic HMS Permits

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Thought it might be good to review the Atlantic HMS permits for this year. Caution: I purchased an Atlantic Tuna permit last year which would allow me to sell my catch but also prohibited me from fishing for sharks and other billfish. I tried in vain to switch my permit after purchase with absolutely no support from the NMFS. Bottom line, be careful before you buy.

Has anyone heard of any changes to the rules that essentially require that you have 2 boats if you want to fish for sharks or billfish and potentially sell a tuna? From what I read on the NMFS site all fishing for HMS is closed. Anyone have any clue as to when it will reopen?