Federal Register #2026-17644

NOAA NMFS Seeks Nominations for ICCAT Advisory Committee and Technical Advisors

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking nominations for the Advisory Committee and Technical Advisors to the U.S. Section of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Opportunity Details: - Request for nominations to serve on the Advisory Committee and as Technical Advisors for ICCAT species working groups - Focused on highly migratory species: Bluefin Tuna, Swordfish/Sharks, Billfish, Bigeye/Yellowfin/Skipjack Tunas - Requirements: - Candidates must submit a letter of interest and resume or CV - Advisory Committee members serve two-year terms and provide advice on ICCAT matters - Technical Advisors participate in species-specific working groups - Nominees must be able to attend annual meetings and ad hoc sessions - All nominees will undergo background screening - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a personnel nomination opportunity, not a product or service procurement.

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is soliciting nominations, including self-nominations, for the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) as established by the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA). Additionally, NMFS is seeking nominations for Technical Advisors to the Advisory Committee's species working groups. The Advisory Committee members serve two-year terms and provide advice on ICCAT-related matters, while Technical Advisors serve on species working groups focused on specific highly migratory species. Nominations must include a letter of interest and a resume or curriculum vitae and be submitted by October 31, 2026.

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