Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17127
Announcement of Western Pacific Fishery Management Council Public Meetings
Buyer
National Marine Fisheries Service
Posted
August 21, 2026
Identifier
2026-17127
This notice announces a series of public meetings organized by the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council under the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA, Department of Commerce. - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Western Pacific Fishery Management Council - Purpose: - Public meetings for advisory panels and committees to discuss fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region - Involvement of multiple advisory groups, including: - Joint Hawaii Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan Advisory Panel and Bottomfish Advisory Review Board - American Samoa Fishery Ecosystem Plan Advisory Panel - Fishing Industry Advisory Committee - Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Panel - Social Science Planning Committee - No procurement action, products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - The notice is strictly for public meetings and advisory discussions; no goods or services are being requested
Description
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold multiple advisory panel and committee meetings to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. These meetings include the Joint Hawaii Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan Advisory Panel and Bottomfish Advisory Review Board, American Samoa Fishery Ecosystem Plan Advisory Panel, Fishing Industry Advisory Committee, Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Panel, and Social Science Planning Committee. The meetings will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and remote participation options. Public comment periods will be provided during the meetings.