October 2017 Newsletter
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- Call for Nominations – AP, SSC, CQE seat on IFQ Committee - The Council is accepting nominations for its Scientific and Statistical Committee, and its Advisory Panel. SSC nominees should have areas … Read More →
- Council Elections and Appointments - The Council re-elected Dan Hull as Chairman, and re-elected Bill Tweit as Vice-Chair for the upcoming year. The Council appointed … Read More →
- Roy Hyder leaves Council; Welcome to Steve Marx - Roy Hyder, who has been the designee of the Director of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife since October … Read More →
- Northern Fur Seal Discussion Paper - The Council reviewed a discussion paper synthesizing information about the northern fur seal in Alaska. The paper, requested by the … Read More →
- Charter Halibut Permit Renewal Process - The Council recommended the release of a document for Public Review that considers implementing a charter halibut permit (CHP) annual … Read More →
- Mixing of Guided and Unguided Halibut - At this meeting, the Council reviewed an initial review analysis for limiting the mixing of guided and unguided halibut on … Read More →
- BSAI Crab Specifications - The Council reviewed the final BSAI Crab Stock Assessment Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) report and received information on the status of … Read More →
- Groundfish Specifications - The SSC was presented with the Joint Groundfish Plan Teams Report that summarized the issues discussed and actions taken by … Read More →
- Tendering Scoping Paper - The Council reviewed a scoping paper identifying the specific observer data concerns with respect to vessels engaged in tendering, and … Read More →
- Low Sampling Rates Discussion Paper - The Council reviewed a discussion paper that considered options for increasing partial coverage selection rates. The Council opted to initiate … Read More →
- Draft 2018 ADP - The Council reviewed the Draft 2018 Observer Annual Deployment Plan (ADP), received a report from its Observer Advisory Committee (OAC) … Read More →
- Other Observer Issues - The Council reviewed the EMWG and the OAC recommendations on draft Statement of Work for the EM and observer service … Read More →
- Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program Review - The Council reviewed the Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program review and allocation policy review, and accepted the reviews as … Read More →
- Salmon FMP - The Council received an update from staff on preliminary development of a Salmon FMP amendment that would extend federal management … Read More →
- BSAI Halibut Abundance-based PSC Management - The Council reviewed a discussion paper on the development of abundance based PSC limits for BSAI halibut prepared by an … Read More →
- Deck Sorting and Halibut Genetic Sample EFPs - The Council reviewed and supports two exempted fishing permit (EFP) applications that were presented at the meeting. The first is … Read More →
- IFQ Committee - The Council reviewed the minutes of the IFQ Committee which met on Monday, October 2. The committee reviewed staff papers … Read More →
- Halibut Retention in Pot Gear - After reviewing a staff discussion paper, the Council initiated an analysis to allow vessels using pot gear in the BSAI … Read More →
- Staff Tasking - In addition to discussing the relative priority and scheduling of previously tasked projects, the Council took the following actions and … Read More →
- Upcoming Meetings - Groundfish Plan Teams: November 13-17, AFSC, Seattle Legislative Committee: December 5, 2017 (T), Anchorage, AK Charter Halibut Management Committee: December … Read More →
June 2017 Newsletter
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- Chris Oliver heads NOAA Fisheries in Washington DC - After 27 years working for the NPFMC - 15 of them as Executive Director - Chris Oliver is headed to … Read More →
- Joint IPHC and Council Meet - The Council met jointly with the IPHC on June 8 to discuss several issues of mutual concern. Status reports were … Read More →
- Thanks to CDQ Groups - Participating CDQ groups hosted a dinner during the Council week. Crab, halibut, sablefish, shrimp and oysters were prepared perfectly, and … Read More →
- Appointments - The Council made many Plan Team appointments at this meeting. Teresa A’mar, currently at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center as … Read More →
- Observer Issues - The Council reviewed the 2016 Annual Report for the North Pacific Observer Program, and made recommendations for the 2018 Annual … Read More →
- Lead Level 2 Observers - The Council took final action to recommend a regulatory change expanding the ways that an eligible observer can qualify to … Read More →
- IFQ Leasing by CDQ Groups - The Council took final action to approve a regulatory amendment that would allow CDQ groups the opportunity to lease Area … Read More →
- BSAI Yellowfin Sole Trawl Limited Access - At this meeting, the Council took final action to limit access for trawl catcher vessels targeting Bering Sea and Aleutian … Read More →
- Halibut Abundance-Based PSC Management - The Council reviewed a discussion paper on development of abundance-based approaches for BSAI halibut PSC limits. This builds upon previous … Read More →
- Squid Reclassification - The Council took final action on an EA/RIR/IRFA to reclassify squid species under the BSAI and GOA groundfish fishery management … Read More →
- Crab Management - The Council approved SSC OFL and ABC recommendations for 3 BSAI crab stocks and received recommendations from the SSC and … Read More →
- Research Priorities - At each June meeting, the Council, in conjunction with its Scientific and Statistical Committee, reviews research that has been identified … Read More →
- AFA and non-AFA Small Sideboard Elimination - The Council at this meeting reviewed a discussion paper examining the potential for using regulations to close directed fishing for … Read More →
- Tanner Crab Protection Measures in CGOA - The Council and its Advisory Panel reviewed a discussion paper on the existing protections afforded to Central Gulf of Alaska … Read More →
- The Council establishes a Social Science Planning Team - The Council formally established a standing advisory body to facilitate and enhance the use of social science data in the … Read More →
- Staff Tasking - In addition to discussing the relative priority of previously tasked projects, the Council initiated new actions and clarified direction and … Read More →
- Call for Nominations - The Council is soliciting nominations for a member for the Charter Halibut Committee – a 2C representative from one of … Read More →
April 2017 Newsletter
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- Appointments - The Council appointed Davin Holen to the newly formed Bering Sea Ecosystem Plan Team. Holen is currently the Coastal Community … Read More →
- Scallop SAFE and Plan Team Report - The Council reviewed the 2017 SAFE report for Alaska weathervane scallops. The Council’s SSC set the ABC at 1.161 million … Read More →
- Salmon FMP Amendment - The Council was presented with a discussion paper that provided a preliminary review of the steps needed to impose federal … Read More →
- Pollock ICA/IPA Reports and Salmon Genetics - The Council received genetics reports on the stock of origin of Chinook and chum salmon bycatch in the 2015 Bering … Read More →
- Co-op Reporting - At the April meeting, the Council reviewed cooperative reports for the Amendment 80 Program, Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program, … Read More →
- Central GOA Rockfish Program Review Workplan - The Council reviewed the Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program work plan and recommended that staff proceed with the proposed … Read More →
- EFH Amendments - The Council took final action in April to modify the Council’s BSAI Groundfish, GOA Groundfish, BSAI King and Tanner Crab, … Read More →
- Halibut Abundance-based PSC Limits - The Council has tasked an inter-agency workgroup of NMFS AKR, NMFS AFSC, IPHC, and Council staff to develop abundance-based approaches … Read More →
- CDQ Ownership Caps - The Council took final action on a housekeeping amendment package that would revise the American Fisheries Act (AFA) Program and … Read More →
- Electronic Monitoring - The Council reviewed the Electronic Monitoring (EM) Workgroup report from their March 2017 meeting. In addition to discussing how the … Read More →
- Observer Issues - Lead Level 2 Observers The Council selected a preliminary preferred alternative in an analysis to address the potential for a … Read More →
- Crab Binding Arbitration Formula - The Council considered a discussion paper on the non-binding price formula that is part of the Arbitration System in the … Read More →
- BSAI Tanner Crab Processing Cap - At this meeting, the Council reviewed a discussion paper that evaluated additional solutions to the C. bairdi crab IPQ use … Read More →
- BS Fishery Ecosystem Plan - The Council received a report from staff about progress with developing the Bering Sea Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP). The report … Read More →
- Programmatic Groundfish Management Policy - The Council conducted its annual review of the Programmatic Groundfish Management Policy, as required under the GOA and BSAI Groundfish … Read More →
- Staff Tasking - In addition to discussing the relative priority of previously tasked projects, the Council initiated new actions and clarified direction and … Read More →
- Upcoming Meetings - BS FEP Team: April 24-26 , Homer, Alaska Crab Plan Team: May 2-5 Juneau, Alaska, Federal Building Observer Advisory Committee: … Read More →
February 2017 Newsletter
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- Thank you Seattle! - The Council members and public enjoyed a spectacular seafood reception at the Renaissance Mariott Hotel in downtown Seattle following the … Read More →
- Nominations open for Charter Halibut Committee - The Council is seeking nominations for seats to be filled on the Charter Halibut Committee to include a 3A representative … Read More →
- BSAI Halibut Abundance-based PSC Management Workshop - In conjunction with the February Council meeting, the Council held a public stakeholder workshop to solicit input to identify measurable … Read More →
- CDQ Ownership Caps - The Council made an initial review of an amendment package that would revise the American Fisheries Act (AFA) Program and … Read More →
- Mixing of Guided and Unguided Halibut - At the June 2016 meeting, the Council tasked staff to prepare a discussion paper on the mixing of guided and … Read More →
- IFQ Leasing by CDQ Groups - The Council made an initial review of a regulatory amendment package that would allow CDQ groups to lease halibut IFQ … Read More →
- IFQ Committee - The newly reconstituted IFQ Committee held its first meeting on Monday, January 30; the minutes from that meeting were subsequently … Read More →
- Norton Sound Red King Crab - The final Norton Sound red king crab assessment was reviewed by the SSC, AP and Council in order to set … Read More →
- BSAI Yellowfin Sole Trawl Limited Access Entry - At this meeting, the Council made an initial review of an analysis of management measures to limit access for trawl … Read More →
- AFA Program Review - The MSA requires a formal and detailed review of Limited Access Privilege Programs 5 years after the implementation of the … Read More →
- Squid to Ecosystem Component Category - The Council reviewed an EA/RIR/IRFA to evaluate moving squid stocks in both the BSAI Groundfish FMP and the GOA Groundfish … Read More →
- Gear and Sector Specific GOA Skate MRAs - The Council reviewed a discussion paper examining gear and sector specific Maximum Retainable Amounts (MRAs) for Gulf of Alaska skates. … Read More →
- Bristol Bay Red King Crab - The Council reviewed a discussion paper on groundfish bycatch management measures for the Bristol Bay red king crab stock. The … Read More →
- Stock Assessment Prioritization - The Council and SSC received reports from the Groundfish and Crab Plan Teams on their recommendations for applying the National … Read More →
- Staff Tasking from February 2017 - In addition to discussing the relative priority of previously tasked projects, the Council clarified direction and tasking for its various … Read More →
December 2016 Newsletter
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- Council Appointments - The Council approved all current SSC members for another one-year term, as well as the appointment of Dayv Lowry from … Read More →
- 40th Anniversary Celebration - Nearly 350 guests enjoyed a banquet at the Captain Cook Hotel on December 8 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of … Read More →
- Charter Halibut Management Measures - The Charter Halibut Management Committee met in October 2016, and again in December 2016, to consider management measures designed to … Read More →
- Charter Halibut Permits - The Council reviewed a discussion paper that presented information on the use of charter halibut permits (CHPs). The discussion paper … Read More →
- Charter Halibut Recreational Quota Entity - The Council took final action on a package that would allow the formation of a non-profit charter halibut recreational quota … Read More →
- BSAI Harvest Specifications for 2017/2018 - The Council approved the BSAI Groundfish SAFE report and annual catch limits based on recommendations from its advisory committees. The … Read More →
- GOA Specifications for 2017/2018 - The Council approved the Gulf of Alaska Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) report and recommended final catch specifications for … Read More →
- Bristol Bay Red King Crab Savings Area - The SSC and Council reviewed an application for an exempted fishing permit to allow for some flatfish trawling within the … Read More →
- Electronic Monitoring - The Council took final action to establish electronic monitoring (EM) as a part of the North Pacific Observer Program. Under … Read More →
- Gulf of Alaska Trawl Bycatch Management - The Council received staff reports on three documents: a summary of the public comment scoping process that was conducted over … Read More →
- EFH Effects - EFH Fishing Effects Methods The Council reviewed and approved a proposed method to evaluate the effects of fishing on Essential … Read More →
- Salmon Excluder EFP - The Council received a final report on the exempted fishing permit for testing salmon excluder devices in the EBS pollock … Read More →
- Bering Sea FEP - The Council appointed 12 people to a Council Bering Sea Fishery Ecosystem Plan Team, to begin developing the Council’s Bering … Read More →
- Staff Tasking from December 2016 - In addition to discussing the relative priority of previously tasked projects, the Council initiated several new projects and clarified direction … Read More →
- Upcoming Meetings - Revised Three Meeting Outlook 12/22/16 Joint Groundfish Plan Team meeting for Stock Prioritization: January 11-12, 2017, AFSC, Seattle WA Crab … Read More →
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