Pacific Fishery Council Schedules Standard Public Meetings
Published Date: 5/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding public meetings June 10-15, 2026, in Spokane, Washington, and online. These meetings affect fishermen, fishery managers, and anyone interested in ocean life, focusing on fish rules, budgets, and science updates. You can join live, comment remotely, and stay tuned for decisions that might impact fishing seasons and budgets.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Possible 2027-28 Harvest Rule Changes
The Council will consider final actions on 2027-28 harvest specifications and management measures during the June 12–15, 2026 meeting. Final actions may be transmitted to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce under Sections 304 or 305 of the Magnuson‑Stevens Act and could affect fishing seasons, harvest limits, and exempted fishing permits for 2027-28.
Trawl Gear and Declaration Rulemaking
The Council agenda includes moving a trawl gear Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) into regulations, updating declaration requirements, and removing duplicative recreational regulations. These regulatory actions discussed during the June 10–15, 2026 meetings could change compliance rules for permit holders and recreational fishing operations.
Council Budget and Fiscal Planning
The Council will address fiscal matters and hold a Budget Committee meeting during June 10–15, 2026, and briefing materials will be posted no later than May 26, 2026. Decisions on budgets and workload alignment may affect management resources and how fishery programs are funded or prioritized.
Remote Public Comment and Live Streaming
The Pacific Council meeting June 12–15, 2026 will be live streamed and will allow remote oral public comment prior to Council action on each agenda item. Broadcasts begin at 9 a.m. PT on June 12 and 8 a.m. PT June 13–15, 2026, and only audio and on-screen presentations will be available for listening.
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