April 26, 2018 — The following was released by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council:
The Council will meet June 4-11, 2018 at the Best Western Convention Center in Kodiak, Alaska. The Agenda and Schedule are available, as well as the list of documents for review. Public comments on all agenda items will be accepted until 12 noon (Alaska time) on Friday, June 1, 2018.
Other meeting information follows:
- Submit and review comments at comments.npfmc.org
- Public comment deadline is June 1, 2018 at 12 noon (AST)
- Alaska Airlines discount code: ECMZ244
IFQ Outreach Meeting
The Council will hold a public outreach session concurrent with its June 2018 meeting in Kodiak, Alaska. The session will be Tuesday, June 5, from 5:00-6:30 pm in the Pavilion Room, and will provide an open forum for stakeholders to give insight on the present state of the halibut and sablefish IFQ Program and provide direction for future actions that might be considered by the Council and its IFQ Committee. The Council is particularly seeking input on issues related to entry level opportunities and rural participation in the fishery.
More Information is available here