July 10, 2017 — The following was released by NOAA:
NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center seeks Stock Assessment Workshop (SAW) Working Group applicants for the upcoming summer flounder stock assessment, scheduled for peer review in 2018. Our goal is to create the most capable and balanced Working Group possible to carry out this stock assessment and produce high quality science products.
The Northeast Region Coordinating Council (NRCC) recently developed written guidelines for SAW Working Group formation and membership. With the exception of the Working Group Chair and lead stock assessment scientist, candidates for SAW Working Groups need to fill out a short questionnaire. The completed questionnaires will then be reviewed by the SAW Working Group Chair and the SAW Chair, followed by a higher-level NRCC decision committee.
Applicants should complete the questionnaire and email to Sheena Steiner at sheena.steiner@noaa.gov by August 3, 2017. Applicants may also mail the completed document to Sheena c/o NEFSC, 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543. Applicants will receive an email confirmation once the questionnaire has been submitted.
Timeline
- Questionnaire available to public: July 6, 2017
- Completed questionnaires due back to the NEFSC: August 3, 2017
- Short lists selected for SAW Working Groups: August 15, 2017
- All questionnaires and short lists delivered to NRCC Selection Committee: August 18, 2017 (target date)
- NRCC decisions due to NEFSC: August 28, 2017 (target date)
- Public Announcement of Decisions: August 30, 2017 (target date)
Questions? Contact Sheena Steiner at 508-495-2177 or sheena.steiner@noaa.gov.