[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 50, Volume 9] [Revised as of January 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 50CFR660.718] [Page 216] TITLE 50--WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (CONTINUED) PART 660_FISHERIES OFF WEST COAST STATES--Table of Contents Subpart K_Highly Migratory Fisheries Sec. 660.718 Exempted fishing. (a) In the interest of developing an efficient and productive fishery for HMS, the Regional Administrator may issue exempted fishing permits (EFP) for the harvest of HMS that otherwise would be prohibited. (b) No exempted fishing for HMS may be conducted unless authorized by an EFP issued for the participating vessel in accordance with the criteria and procedures specified in 50 CFR 600.745.