The Council Coordination Committee meets twice each year to discuss issues relevant to all councils, including issues related to the implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and implementing regulations prescribe a process by which the Secretary of Commerce appoints members to the Regional Fishery Management Councils.
This tech memo examines the wide range of approaches and use of Fishery Ecosystem Plans and shows that each Regional Fishery Management Council has different needs and priorities for approaching Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management.
The Council Coordination Committee consists of the chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors from each of the eight regional fishery management councils and meets twice yearly.
