Nomination Request for Atlantic HMS SEDAR Pool

NOAA Fisheries is soliciting nominations for the “SEDAR Pool,” which is also known as the Advisory Panel (AP) for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) Workshops. Individuals in the SEDAR Pool may participate in the various data, assessment, and review workshops associated with shark stock assessments If selected to participate in a workshop, members of the SEDAR Pool would consider the scientific information, including data and models, used in stock assessments and advise NOAA Fisheries about the conservation and management of Atlantic sharks.

In 2018, NOAA Fisheries intends to update the Gulf of Mexico blacktip shark stock assessment. In 2019, NOAA Fisheries anticipates conducting a benchmark stock assessment for Atlantic blacktip sharks. Any meetings or workshops needed for these assessments will be determined according to SEDAR Guidelines.

Individuals with definable interests in the recreational and commercial fishing and related industries, environmental community, academia, and non-governmental organizations will be considered for membership in the SEDAR Pool. Nominations are invited from all individuals and constituent groups for a 5-year appointment beginning in 2018 and ending in 2023. Nomination packages should include:

1. The name, address, phone, and email of the applicant or nominee;

2. A description of the applicant’s or nominee’s interest or expertise in Atlantic shark stock assessments or the fishery;

3. A statement of the applicant’s or nominee’s background and/or qualifications; and

4. A written commitment that the applicant or nominee shall participate actively and in good faith in the tasks of the SEDAR Pool.

Nominations must be received by January 2, 2018. You may submit nominations for the HMS SEDAR workshops via:

• Email.

• Mail (Karyl Brewster-Geisz Highly Migratory Species Management Division, NOAA Fisheries, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910).

• Fax: 301-713-1917.

Additional information on SEDAR and the SEDAR guidelines are available online. The Terms of Reference for the Advisory Panel for the HMS SEDAR workshops is available through the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division.

This notice is a courtesy to Atlantic HMS fisheries interests to keep you informed about the fishery. Official notice of federal fishery actions is made through filing such notice with the Office of the Federal Register. For further information, contact Delisse Ortiz at (240) 681-9037 or Karyl Brewster-Geisz at (301) 425-8503.