# Federal Register #2026-23066

NOAA announces Western Pacific fishery management public meetings

**Buyer:** U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-23066

NOAA is announcing public meetings on fishery management in the Western Pacific region.
- **Government buyer and offices:** U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the National Marine Fisheries Service; meetings are held by the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council.
- **Meeting groups:** Pelagic Plan Team; advisory panels for the Hawaii, Mariana, and American Samoa Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plans; and the Social Science Planning Committee.
- **Topics:** Longline fishery measures, catch limits, Council projects, and socioeconomic considerations.
- **Participation:** Some sessions offer in-person and Webex participation, with opportunities for public comment.
- **Procurement status:** This is a public-meeting notice, not a procurement request. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are requested.

### Description

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold meetings of its Pelagic Plan Team, several Fishery Ecosystem Plan Advisory Panels, and Social Science Planning Committee. The meetings will discuss and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. They are scheduled between November 19 and December 4, 2026, with hybrid in-person and Webex participation available for specified meetings. Agendas include fishery management measures, Council projects, and public comment periods.

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