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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June 2018 meeting – Kodiak
The Council will meet June 4-11, 2018 at the Best Western Convention Center in Kodiak, AK. Agenda, Schedule, and a List of documents for review are posted. Public comments are accepted until 12 noon (Alaska time) on Friday, June 1, 2018. Learn More →
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IFQ Outreach
A public outreach session will be held in Kodiak on Tuesday, June 5, from 5-6:30 pm in the Pavilion Room. The Council is seeking input from stakeholders on the present state of the halibut and sablefish IFQ Program on issues related to entry level opportunities and rural participation in the fishery. Learn More →
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Economist Vacancy Announcement
The NPFMC is looking for a Fishery Economist for analysis of economic, social, and environmental issues pertaining to fisheries management off Alaska. Full announcement available here. Closes June 8, 2018 5pm AST. Learn More →
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April 2018 Meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda - The North Pacific Council met April 2-9, 2018 at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage, AK. Results of the meeting are available through the Newsletter and motions posted to the Agenda linked above. Learn More →
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New Comment Process
With great success so far, the Council will continue using its eCommenting process, now with comments available as soon as they are posted! As soon as the next Agenda is published, you can navigate to comments.npfmc.org to leave your comment. Learn More →
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February 2018 meeting – Seattle
Newsletter, Agenda - The North Pacific Council met February 5-12, 2018 at the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle, WA. Results of the meeting are available through the Newsletter and motions posted to the Agenda. Learn More →
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December 2017 meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda - The North Pacific Council meetings ran from December 6-11, 2017 at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage, AK. Results of the meeting are available through the Newsletter and motions posted to the Agenda. Learn More →
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Stakeholder Input on Salmon Amendment Needed
An amendment is being developed to add Federal waters of Cook Inlet to the Salmon FMP. The Council is asking for written proposals from the public to identify conservation and management measures to evaluate in the amendment. Learn More →
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October 2017 meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda - The North Pacific Council met October 2-9, 2017 in Anchorage, AK. Results of the meeting are available through the Newsletter and motions posted to the Agenda. Learn More →
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Attention Cod Fishermen!
The Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod stock has drastically declined. The Council has responded with an 80% decrease in the catch limit for 2018. This one-page flyer provides more detail. Learn More →
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June 2017 Meeting – Juneau
Newsletter, Agenda, Schedule. These links provide information and results from the June 5-13, 2017 meeting held in Juneau, AK. Learn More →
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Ecosystem Workshop
An Ecosystem Workshop to understand effects and impacts of climate change was held February 7, 2018 . A preliminary summary was presented to the Council and a full report will be provided at their June meeting in Kodiak. Learn More →
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April 2017 Meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda, Schedule. These links provide information and results from the April 3-10, 2017 meeting held in Anchorage, AK. Learn More →
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February 2017 Meeting – Seattle
Newsletter, Agenda, Schedule. These links provide information and results from the Council meeting held January 30 through February 6, 2017 in Seattle, WA. 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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December 2016 Meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda, Schedule. These links provide information and results from the Council meeting held December 6-13, 2016 at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage, AK. Learn More →
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June 2016 Newsletter
The Council Newsletter is now available online. Documents, handouts, and motions are still available through the 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 →
