North Pacific Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional councils established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in 1976 to manage fisheries in the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone. Learn More →
Spotlights
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David Witherell named Executive Director
The Council announces the appointment of David Witherell as its Executive Director, taking over the helm from Chris Oliver who moved on to be the Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries. Learn More →
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Oliver now head of NOAA Fisheries
After 27 years with the Council staff, Chris Oliver was selected Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries. He started working in this position on June 19. More information is available on the NMFS website. Learn More →
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Deputy Director Vacancy
The North Pacific Council and its Executive Director are seeking a Deputy Director. Applications are due by 5 pm Alaska time, Friday July 7. All applications or inquiries should be emailed to David.Witherell@noaa.gov. Learn More →
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June 2017 Meeting – Juneau
Newsletter, Agenda, Schedule, Joint Council/IPHC Agenda. Above are links to information and results of the recent Council meeting in Juneau at the Centennial Hall, June 5-12, 2017. Learn More →
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April 2017 Meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda, Schedule. The Council meeting ran from April 3 to 10 at the Anchorage Hilton (Fast Facts). Learn More →
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February 2017 Meeting – Seattle
Newsletter, Agenda, Schedule. The Council meeting ran from Jan. 30 through Feb. 6, 2017 at the Seattle Renaissance Hotel (Fast Facts). Learn More →
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December 2016 Meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda, Schedule. The Council meeting ran from December 6-13, 2016 at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage, AK. Learn More →
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BSAI Halibut ABM Workshop
A public stakeholder workshop will be held February 2, 1-5pm to solicit input to identify objectives and metrics for development of alt management measures for BSAI halibut PSC limits: Overview, Background, Performance Metrics. Workshop materials posted under Agenda Item A3 Learn More →
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Groundfish Specifications
The recommended overfishing levels (OFLs), acceptable biological catches (ABCs) and total allowable catches (TACs) for 2016-2017, including the flatfish reserve and PSC limits in the BSAI, and GOA. Learn More →
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Council’s MSA Reauthorization Testimony
Chris Oliver's testimony on the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Learn More →
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June 2016 Newsletter
The Council Newsletter is now available online. Documents, handouts, and motions are still available through links on that meeting’s Agenda. Learn More →
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BSAI Groundfish FMP Amendment Action Summaries
A reference document summarizing the development of each BSAI Groundfish FMP amendment has been recently published. The document is available upon request. Email peggy.kircher@noaa.gov or call (907) 271-2809. Learn More →
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Halibut Catch Sharing Plan
The first year of the new Catch Sharing Plan is 2014; it replaces the Guideline Harvest Level Program. Downloadable Fact Sheet. Learn More →
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VMS Changes
Changes have been made to VMS Program that will affect many vessel owners fishing in North Pacific. Affected owners will be required to replace their VMS unit with another approved VMS unit by September 30, 2015. Learn More →
