Who is This Guide For?
This guide is designed for a wide variety of
people. It’s for those who want to have their voice
heard in the fisheries management arena; for those who need to
know how fisheries management works; for fishermen and women
who want to have more control over the decisions that affect their
livelihood; for people concerned about environmental issues; and
for students, managers, fishing family members, and recreational
anglers.
The guide is designed for those who know little about fisheries
management and those who are somewhat familiar with the process.
It can be used to guide you through a formal Council meeting—
or to get involved in management issues even if you do not
have time to attend Council meetings. It explains who to contact
with your comments and questions, and outlines which fisheries
the Council manages. The Reference Desk chapter provides
contact information, mailing list information, and useful phone
numbers.
A
word about acronyms: Fisheries management uses a lot of
acronyms. That’s because certain terms like “fishery management
plan,” “stock
assessment and fishery evaluation,” and “environmental impact
statement" are used so often that it’s simpler to use their acronyms
(FMP, SAFE
and
EIS). In this guide, we have tried to avoid using acronyms where
possible. However, because certain phrases like FMP are referred to
almost
exclusively by their acronyms, we use them here to familiarize readers
with the terms. Visit the Council's Acronym webpage to look up terms and definitions.
Contents
Part I: Background
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What is the Pacific Fishery Management Council?
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The Magnuson-Stevens Act
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Other Laws Affecting Fisheries Management
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Management Area
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Who's In Charge?
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Foreign Fishing
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Common Acronyms
Part II: Components of the Council System
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Council Members
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Financial Interest of Members
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The Council Staff
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Advisory Bodies
Part III: Council Meetings
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Briefing Books
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Handouts
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Agendas and Agenda Items
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Robert's Rules of Order
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Motions
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The Secretariat
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Public Comment
Part IV: Fishery Management Plans
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Groundfish
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Highly Migratory Species
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Pacific Halibut
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Salmon
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Coastal Pelagic Species
Part V: Why Get Involved in Management?
Part VI: Reference Desk
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Mailing Lists
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Contact Information
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Telephone Numbers for Regulatory Information
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Useful Websites
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