NOAA Fisheries is developing an agency-wide saltwater recreational fishing policy which outlines a set of principles to guide its actions and decisions over the long-term. The policy will share basic tenets with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). While the MSA outlines the legal requirements, this new policy will make clear the values…

Consider Approval of Policy on Commissioner Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Final Action

Review of Stock Rebuilding Performance (T. Kerns). Review and Consider Comments on NOAA Fisheries Special Management Zones Proposed Rule (T. Kerns) Action. Stock Assessment Updates for Atlantic Menhaden (G. Nesslage), Tautog (K. Drew), and Sturgeon (K. Drew, J. Kipp). River Herring Technical Expert Working Group Progress Report (M. Hawk). Discussion of Collaboration with Great Lakes…

Report on Commissioner Conflict of Interest Policy. Use of Meeting-Specific Proxies. What Constitutes a 2/3 Vote with Regard to the Services Abstaining. Advisory Panel Involvement in Fishery Management Plan Development. Technical Group Guidelines on Consensus Building. Discussion of ASMFC Support for Non-ASMFC Staff to Attend Conferences, Educational or Other Career/Knowledge-Building Courses. Discussion of American Eel…

Report of the Administrative Oversight Committee, D. Grout. Review Updated Conflict of Interest Policy, R. Beal. Discussion of American Eel Enforcement Efforts. Consider Resolution to Appoint Robert E. Beal as Trustee on Commission’s Retirement Plan.