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Department of Commerce Announces 2021 Appointments to the Regional Fishery Management Councils

The Secretary of Commerce announces the appointment of 31 new and returning members of the eight regional fishery management councils.
June 28, 2021 - News ,
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Amendment 29 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan & 2021-2022 Harvest Specifications and Management Measures

This final rule establishes the 2021–22 harvest specifications for groundfish taken in the U.S. exclusive economic zone off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management…
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Effective
04/26/2024

Salmon Bycatch Minimization Measures for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

NOAA Fisheries is implementing salmon bycatch minimization measures to minimize incidental take of Endangered Species Act-listed salmon by vessels in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery.  The final rule establishes additional management tools…
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Published
04/26/2024

Amendment 20 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan: Changes to the Preseason Schedule and Klamath Management Zone Boundary

NMFS announces that the Pacific Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 20 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for review by the Secretary of Commerce.  Amendment 20 would modify the preseason schedule for…
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Published
04/26/2024

Department of Commerce Announces 2020 Appointments to the Regional Fishery Management Councils

The Secretary of Commerce announces the appointment of 22 new and returning members of the eight regional fishery management councils.
June 22, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Oct
16

2019 Council Training

| 7 a.m.

An annual training course for newly appointed council members.

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Department of Commerce Announces 2019 Appointments to Regional Fishery Management Councils

The Secretary announces the appointment of 21 members to the eight regional fishery management councils.
June 20, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Nov
14

2018 Council Training

| 7:00 AM

An annual training course for newly appointed council members.

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May
22

2018 May Council Coordination Committee Meeting

| 8:00 am

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.

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Council Nomination Process & Guidance

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.