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The National Marine Fisheries Service, part of NOAA and the Commerce Department, is announcing a public webinar meeting organized by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. The meeting will be held online on March 26, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT. The objective of this meeting is for the Groundfish Management Team to discuss agenda items for the council's April 2021 meeting. No management actions will be taken during this webinar, and the discussion will focus on preparing for future topics related to groundfish management and may include ecosystem matters.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Groundfish Advisory Subpanel (GAP) is planning to hold an online meeting on February 16, 2021, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on discussing potential changes in fishery management, specifically regarding non-trawl rockfish conservation areas and the use of fishing gear under a specific exemption. The GAP might also consider other topics related to ecosystem or administrative matters scheduled for upcoming meetings. Individuals requiring special assistance or accommodations should reach out to Kris Kleinschmidt at least ten business days before the meeting.