Federal Register #2026-08703

NOAA Announces Public Meetings on Western Pacific Fishery Management

This notice announces a series of public meetings organized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council regarding fishery management in the Western Pacific Region. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council - Purpose of Meetings: - Discuss fishery management issues - Develop recommendations for future management of fisheries in the Western Pacific Region - Meetings involve the Archipelagic Plan Team (APT), Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee Technical Committee (FDCRC TC), and Pelagic Plan Team (PPT) - Meeting Format: - Hybrid format: in-person for members at the Council office in Honolulu, Hawaii - Remote participation via Webex for the public - Notable Details: - No procurement of goods or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service line items are mentioned - The notice is informational and provides opportunities for public comment

Description

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold meetings of its Archipelagic Plan Team, Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee Technical Committee, and Pelagic Plan Team to discuss fishery management issues and develop recommendations for future management of fisheries in the Western Pacific Region. The meetings will be held in a hybrid format with in-person and remote participation options. The meetings are scheduled from May 11 to May 15, 2026, with specific times provided for each team. Public attendance is limited to web conference via Webex, and opportunities for oral public comment will be provided.

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