NOAA Seeks Nominations for Atlantic Tunas Conservation Advisors
Published Date: 8/28/2026
Notice
Summary
NMFS is soliciting nominations (which may include self- nominations) to the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) as established by the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA). NMFS is also soliciting nominations for Technical Advisors to the Advisory Committee's species working groups.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Two-Year Appointments With No Pay
Appointed Advisory Committee members serve 2-year terms beginning January 1, 2027 and expiring December 31, 2028, and they receive no compensation for their services. The Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of State may pay necessary travel expenses for Committee members.
Meeting, Time, and Screening Requirements
Advisory Committee members must undergo a background screening, be able to meet time and travel commitments, and cannot send a proxy to represent them at meetings. The Committee meets at least twice a year (annual spring and fall meetings normally 2 days long, usually in Silver Spring, Maryland or Miami, Florida), plus ad hoc meetings as needed.
Open Call: Apply to ICCAT Advisory Roles
NMFS is asking for nominations (including self-nominations) to serve as appointed members of the U.S. Advisory Committee to ICCAT or as Technical Advisors to its species working groups. Nominations must include a letter of interest and a resume or curriculum vitae and must be received by October 31, 2026 via the email address provided in the notice.
Technical Advisors: Limited Slots and At-Will Service
Species working groups may include up to four scientific or technical personnel as Technical Advisors, and those Technical Advisors serve at the pleasure of the U.S. Commissioners, meaning their appointments can be changed at any time. Technical Advisors, like Committee members, may not be represented by a proxy and should be able to attend the annual spring meeting and ad hoc meetings as appropriate.
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