Fishery Council to Chat Rules, Budgets in San Jose
Published Date: 3/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding public meetings April 9-15, 2025, in San Jose, CA, and online. These meetings affect fishermen, environmental groups, and coastal communities by discussing fishery rules, budgets, and habitat protection. You can join live, comment remotely, and stay updated on important fishery decisions that might impact fishing limits and local economies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Final Action on 2025 Salmon Measures
The Council will consider and may take Final Action on the 2025 salmon management measures during its meeting that runs April 11–15, 2025 (meeting begins 9 a.m. PT April 11, reconvening 8 a.m. April 12–15). These actions include items such as "Tentative Adoption of the 2025 Management Measures for Analysis" and "Final Action on 2025 Management Measures."
Incidental Halibut Catch Limits — Final Action
The Council lists "Incidental Catch Limits for the 2025 Salmon Troll Fishery -- Final Action" on its agenda for the April 11–15, 2025 meeting. This item is explicitly scheduled as a Final Action agenda item during the Council meeting.
Coastal Pelagic Species Actions (EFPs, Sardine, Mackerel)
The Council will consider Final Action on Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) for 2025–26 and will take Final Action on Pacific sardine assessment, harvest specifications, and management measures for 2025–26, and on Pacific mackerel specifications and management measures for 2025–27 during the April 11–15, 2025 meeting. These specific agenda items are identified as Final Action items.
Live Stream and Remote Oral Public Comment
The Pacific Council meeting April 11–15, 2025 will be live streamed and the audio is listen-only, but an opportunity for oral public comment will be provided prior to Council Action on each agenda item. Information on how to join the live stream and provide remote comment will be posted on the Pacific Council website and technical assistance is available by email or phone.
Sign Language and Auxiliary Aid Requests
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids must be directed to the listed contact at least 10 business days prior to the meeting date. The notice gives the contact name, email, and phone number for arranging accommodations for the April 9–15, 2025 meetings.
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