The Council discussed the relative priority and scheduling of previously tasked projects, as well as the following tasking issues. See revised 3 meeting outlook for changes to scheduling, including for the BSAI Pacific cod trawl CV analysis, halibut ABM discussion paper and analysis, and other agenda items addressed by the Council at the meeting. The… Read More →
Staff Tasking
The Council discussed the relative priority and scheduling of previously tasked projects, as well as the following tasking issues. See revised 3 meeting outlook for changes to scheduling. The Council affirmed their schedule for developing the Cook Inlet Salmon FMP amendment, requesting preliminary initial review in April 2020, with an intent to have the FMP… Read More →
Staff Tasking
In addition to discussing the relative priority and scheduling of previously tasked projects, the Council requested staff prepare a series of letters: to National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), describing the importance of continued funding for trawl surveys, especially within the context of the watershed change in ecosystem conditions in the Bering Sea and Gulf of… Read More →
Staff tasking
The Council discussed the relative priority and scheduling of new and previously tasked projects (see revised 3 meeting outlook). The Council tasked the following new projects: Bering Sea parallel fishery: The Council initiated an analysis to consider limiting access to the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands parallel fisheries to Federal fishery participants, similar to a previous action… Read More →
Staff Tasking
The Council discussed the relative priority and scheduling of new and previously tasked projects, including changes to the April and June agendas resulting from the Federal government shutdown and postponement of items from the February 2019 meeting (see revised 3 meeting outlook). The Council also discussed the following issues: The Council tasked staff with developing… Read More →
Staff Tasking
The Council discussed the relative priority and scheduling of previously tasked projects (see revised 3 meeting outlook), as well as the following issues. The Council also received a presentation on proposed regulations governing Council member recusal, and directed staff to develop a comment letter for Council consideration at the February Council meeting. The Council agreed… Read More →
Staff Tasking
In addition to discussing the relative priority and scheduling of previously tasked projects, the Council requested staff prepare a series of letters to NMFS: providing feedback on the National Bycatch Report. providing feedback on the National Observer Safety Report that was recently issued, emphasizing the need for regionally-based response. requesting additional funding for observer days… Read More →
Staff Tasking
In addition to discussing the relative priority and scheduling of previously tasked projects, the Council took the following actions and clarified direction and tasking for its committees: Initiated two discussion papers to related to IFQ community access and entry opportunities, one addressing lessons for the Alaska IFQ program from other global programs including Norway’s Recruitment… Read More →
Staff Tasking
In addition to discussing the relative priority and scheduling of previously tasked projects, the Council took the following actions and clarified direction and tasking for its committees: Initiated an analysis to adjust regulations implementing the Aleutian Islands Pacific cod set aside for catcher vessels delivering to shore-based processors in Aleutian Islands communities (implemented under 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 clarified direction and tasking for its committees: Requested staff to bring back ideas for improving outreach and community engagement, in general and on the Bering Sea Fishery Ecosystem Plan. This should include considering appropriate roles… Read More →
