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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.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has started its annual process to develop rules for the 2025 ocean salmon fisheries on the U.S. West Coast. The public is invited to give feedback on these regulations by submitting comments or attending public hearings. The hearings will be held in different locations, with in-person events in Washington and California, and a virtual hearing for Oregon. Detailed information about the schedule and comment submission methods is available on the Council's website.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council will host an online meeting to discuss the development of modeling and analysis for a risk analysis, and consider possible harvest control rule alternatives. This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021, and is open to the public. The focus will be on issues related to the management of coho salmon populations along the Southern Oregon and Northern California coasts. Contact information for further details is provided for those who wish to attend or need special accommodations.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a public webinar meeting organized by the Pacific Fishery Management Council's Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel. This meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2025, and will take place online. Participants will discuss various topics from the upcoming March 2025 meeting agenda. The meeting is open to the public, and details on how to join can be found on the Pacific Council's website.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is organizing three Stock Assessment Review (STAR) Panel meetings to evaluate 2025 stock assessments of various rockfish species and sablefish. The meetings will take place between May and July 2025 and are open to the public. They will be held in person with options for remote participation and public comments. The panels will examine and review draft stock assessment models and information to make recommendations for managing fisheries starting in 2027.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is organizing an online meeting focused on Pacific halibut management. This meeting will take place on January 16, 2025, and the public is welcome to attend. The main goal is to prepare recommendations for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's annual meeting in Vancouver. People interested in attending should visit the Council’s website or contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt for details on how to join the meeting.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting an online meeting for its Coastal Pelagic Species Subcommittee on February 26, 2025. The meeting is open to the public and will cover topics like the draft update stock assessment for Pacific sardine, which will be reviewed for setting the 2025-2026 harvest specifications. Participants can join the meeting through instructions on the Pacific Council's website or seek assistance from Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt. Special accommodations are available upon request if made at least 10 days in advance.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is starting its yearly process to set rules for the 2021 ocean salmon fishing season along the U.S. West Coast. The public is invited to comment on these measures by April 5, 2021, through various methods, including an online portal or at planned public hearings. The council will review these comments before finalizing recommendations in April. More details can be found on their website and in earlier notices in the Federal Register.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced two public hearings about their trawl catch share program review. These hearings provide an opportunity for public feedback on the program's performance since the last review in 2017. The first hearing will be online on April 24, 2025, and the second will take place in Astoria, Oregon, on April 28, 2025. Those interested in attending can visit the Pacific Council's website for more details and should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt if they require special accommodations.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting an online public meeting on April 1, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (PST) to discuss research and data needs related to the management of U.S. west coast fisheries. The meeting will cover the Pacific Council's priorities for research and data, which are required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Participation details and technical support are available on the Pacific Council's website and through designated contacts. Although additional topics may be discussed, formal action will only be taken on issues listed in the notice or emergency matters as needed.