NMFS issues this final rule to modify the regulations implementing the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This rule establishes a seasonal exempted gillnet fishery for little tunny (Euthynnus alleteratus) in a portion of the Southern New England (SNE) Regulated Mesh Area. In addition, in accordance with NMFS regulations related to issuance of exempted fishing permits (EFPs), NMFS requests comments on the issuance of EFPs to retain Atlantic bonito as an allowable incidental species in the little tunny fishery. The intent of this action is to provide an additional fishing opportunity consistent with the conservation objectives of the FMP.