Federal Register #2026-09230

NOAA Announces Public Meetings on Western Pacific Fishery Management

NOAA is announcing a series of public meetings focused on fishery management in the Western Pacific Region. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council - Meetings and Committees: - 160th Scientific and Statistical Committee - Fishing Industry Advisory Committee - American Samoa Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan Advisory Panel - American Samoa Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee - Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee - Executive and Budget Standing Committee - 207th Council meeting - Topics to be discussed: - Fishery management issues, stock assessments, regulatory reviews, protected species, electronic monitoring, community consultations - Participation: - Meetings are open to the public - Both in-person and remote participation options available - No procurement activity: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested - No unique procurement requirements identified

Description

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold multiple meetings including its 160th Scientific and Statistical Committee, Fishing Industry Advisory Committee, American Samoa Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan Advisory Panel, American Samoa Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee, Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee, Executive and Budget Standing Committee, and 207th Council meetings. These meetings aim to take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. The meetings will be held between June 2 and June 11, 2026, with options for both in-person and remote participation. Written public comments on final action items at the 207th Council meeting should be received by June 4, 2026.

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