NMFS issues this final rule that establishes a list of fisheries and fishing gear used in those fisheries under the authority of each regional fishery management council (Council), or under authority of the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) with respect to Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS). Effective 180 days after the date of publication of this list, no person or vessel may employ fishing gear or participate in a fishery not included in this list without giving 90 days advance notice to the appropriate Council or the Secretary with respect to Atlantic HMS. This final rule also establishes a process for giving such notification to the appropriate Council or to the Secretary. NMFS also issues guidelines for determining when a fishing gear or a fishery is sufficiently different from those listed to require notification to the appropriate authority. The list of fisheries and gear and the guidelines apply only to fisheries and gear that occur within the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The list, notice requirements, and guidelines contained in this final rule are required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).