Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met December 2-15, 2021, virtually. Audio files have been uploaded to Box.com.
Spotlight
Navy monitors marine mammals in GOA
The U.S. Navy continues to be a world leader in marine species research and monitoring, having funded marine research programs, surveys, and data collection efforts since 1992, and since 2009 in the Gulf of Alaska.
NMFS Halibut ABM Paper Published
The draft EIS for the BSAI Halibut ABM published along with the public comment instructions and timing.
October 2021 meeting – Anchorage/online
Agenda, Schedule, Review Documents. The Council will meet September 30 – October 15, 2021, via webconference and tentatively in person at the Egan Center for the last week. Remote testimony will be an option if the Council meets in person.
June 2021 Meeting – Webconference
Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met June 1-16, 2021, via web conference. Audio files have been uploaded.
Comment Policy Changes
The Council’s draft public comment policy is posted. Public comment for the Council is open May 12 – 26th at 5:00 PM AST. Council comments will be reviewed, then publicly posted after the deadline.