Advisory Body Vacancy
Request for Nominations to Fill a Vacancy on the Groundfish Advisory Subpanel
Posted: June 23, 2005
Closes: August 30, 2005
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) is seeking a qualified candidate to serve on its Groundfish Advisory Subpanel (GAP), representing seafood processors.
The successful candidate will be expected to complete the remainder of the current 2004-2006 appointment term from September 23, 2005 through December 31, 2006. Candidates for this position should be able to represent the needs and views of the west coast seafood processor sector.
Nominations should be received at the Council office no later than August 30, 2005. Nominations must include a brief summary of the nominee’s qualifications for the particular position, including the length and type of relevant experience. Individuals may nominate themselves or be nominated by other individuals or organizations. The Council intends to make appointments at the September 19-23, 2005 Council meeting in Portland, Oregon.
Groundfish Allocation Committee Objectives
The Groundfish Allocation Committee is charged with developing options for allocating certain groundfish species (e.g., “overfished” species) among the commercial and recreational sectors, and among gear groups within the commercial sector.
The purpose of the Groundfish Allocation Committee is to distribute the harvestable surplus among competing interests in a way that resolves allocation issues on a long-term basis.
Advisory Subpanel Duties
When requested by the Council chairperson or executive director, the advisory subpanels shall:
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Offer advice to the Council on the assessments, specifications, and management measures pertaining to each fishery management plan (FMP) with particular regard to (a) the capacity and the extent to which the fishing vessels of the United States will harvest the resources considered in FMPs, (b) the effect of such management measures on local economies and social structures, (c) potential conflicts among groups using a specific fishery resource, or (d) enforcement problems peculiar to each fishery with emphasis on the expected need for enforcement resources.
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Offer advice to the Council on (a) FMPs, amendments, and regulatory amendments during preparation of such FMPs or amendments by the Council, (b) FMPs prepared by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) and transmitted to the Council for review, and (c) the effectiveness of the FMPs, amendments, regulations, and other measures which have been implemented.
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Attend public hearings on the FMPs or amendments.
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Attend Council meetings at the request of the Council Chairman or Executive Director to advise the Council on specific fisheries, with particular reference to the socioeconomic implications of managing those fisheries.
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Keep the Council advised of current trends and developments in fishery matters.
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Identify specific legal or enforcement questions on proposals and request response through the executive director from the appropriate parties. (Note: The Council staff will attempt to anticipate the need for enforcement and legal advice and arrange for the Enforcement Consultants and/or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration General Counsel to attend subpanel meetings.)
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Perform such other necessary and appropriate duties as may be required by the Council to carry out its functions under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).
Meeting Frequency
The GAP usually meets five times per year in March, April, June, September, and November; meetings generally run four to five days.
Travel Expenses
Advisors are reimbursed for actual travel, meals, and lodging expenses up to specified limits
incurred while attending official meetings at the request of the Council.
Nomination Procedures
All nominations must be accompanied by the following information:
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Advisory body and position to which person is being nominated.
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Name of nominee and present position or affiliation.
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Address and telephone number of nominee (include email address and FAX number if available).
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Experience (briefly specify the kind and amount of experience which qualify the individual to serve in the particular position).
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If applicable, the name, address, and telephone number of individual or organization submitting nomination.
Please submit all nominations to the Council office by August 30, 2005. Nominations can be sent by mail, FAX, or email. The Council will select individuals from the list of nominees at the September 19-23, 2005 Council meeting in Portland, Oregon. For further information on the advisory bodies or the nomination process, please contact Dr. Donald McIsaac or Mr. Chuck Tracy, Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 97220-1384; (503) 820-2280 or toll free (866) 806-7204.
PFMC
06/23/05
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