NOAA Wants 4,600 Hours to Pick Fish Council Members
Published Date: 9/22/2026
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NOAA is asking for approval to keep collecting info from states and tribes about who represents them on Fishery Management Councils and requests to regain control over certain fisheries. This affects 146 people who spend time nominating council members or applying for state authority, with a total yearly effort of about 4,600 hours. The goal is to keep managing fisheries smoothly without adding extra paperwork or costs.
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