Join the US-Canada Panel to Manage Pacific Whiting Fishing
Published Date: 5/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is looking for new members to join the Pacific Whiting Advisory Panel, which helps manage fishing rules with Canada. If you love the ocean and want to help, you can apply by June 10, 2026. Members serve 4-year terms, get travel costs covered, and might meet once a year either online or in person.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Travel Costs Reimbursed for Appointees
If you are appointed to the U.S. section of the Advisory Panel, NMFS will reimburse necessary travel expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations and sections 5701, 5702, 5704–5708, and 5731 of Title 5 (16 U.S.C. 7008).
Apply to U.S. Pacific Whiting Advisory Panel
You can be nominated to serve on the U.S. Advisory Panel for the Pacific Whiting Treaty. Nominations must be received by June 10, 2026; appointed members serve 4-year terms and may be reappointed, and NMFS expects at least one meeting may be held each year.
Appointees Not Federal Employees (Limited Coverage)
While serving on the Advisory Panel, you will not be considered a Federal employee except for injury compensation or tort claims liability under chapter 81 of title 5 and chapter 171 of title 28 (16 U.S.C. 7008).
Passport Required; Meetings May Be Canada-Based
AP members will need a valid U.S. passport because meetings may be held in the United States or Canada and may be virtual or in person. This requirement may mean you must obtain or renew a passport before serving.
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