Information on the Proposed Action
Trawl Individual Quota (Rationalization) EIS
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Title:
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A trawl sector rationalization program for participants in the non-tribal Pacific Coast groundfish trawl fishery.
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Type of action:
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FMP Amendment
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Type of NEPA analysis:
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EIS
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Council decision schedule:
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TBA
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Proposed action:
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The proposed alternatives to the status quo, which will be the subject of the EIS and considered by the Pacific Council for recommendation to NMFS, are
programs that would reduce excess capacity in the limited entry non-tribal Pacific Coast groundfish trawl fishery. One of the main alternatives, a trawl IFQ program,
would change management of harvest in the trawl fishery from a trip limit
system with cumulative trip limits for every 2-month period to a quota system
where each quota share could be harvested at any time during an open
season. A trawl IFQ program would increase fishermen's flexibility in making decisions on when and how much quota to fish. Status quo (no action)
and vessel cooperatives will also be considered along with dedicated access privilege and other reasonable alternatives that may be proposed to address issues identified in the problem statement.
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For more information:
[Contacting Council
staff]
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Jim Seger
Economist Staff Officer
Jim.Seger@noaa.gov
Steve Freese
NMFS Northwest Region
7600 Sand Point Way
Seattle, WA 98115
phone: (206) 526-6113
fax: (206) 526-6426
Steve.Freese@noaa.gov
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Abstract:
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Public comment opportunities
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Public scoping period:
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Closed on August 2, 2004.
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Scoping meetings:
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The public scoping period for this action closed on August 2, 2004. Comments continue to be received and considered as part of the Council deliberation process under the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
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Background information:
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[Federal Register Notice ]
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Scoping summary:
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[Scoping Results Document]
[Scoping Results Document Appendix H & I: Analytical Team Reports & Other Background; and Summary of Public Comment]
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Document production schedule:
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TBA
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PFMC
02/06/07
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