Category: Webinar

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) will hold an online meeting, which is open to the public. The online meeting will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and Friday, June 4, 2021, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time and continuing until business is completed.

Purpose of the meeting

The HMSMT will discuss the contents and production of the HMS Stock Status and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) document. On the Council’s website, the SAFE document is provided online and periodically updated with information on HMS fisheries, management of fisheries, and the status of stocks. At this meeting, the HMSMT will particularly focus on methods to provide data on commercial and recreational fisheries and consider topics that need to be expanded or added to the SAFE document.

To attend the online meeting

1. Join the meeting by using this link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/join,
2. Enter the Meeting ID: 144 775 2969 and click JOIN
3. Next you will be prompted to either download:
   •  the RingCentral meetings application OR
   •  join the meeting without a download via your web browser,
4. Enter your name and click JOIN.
5. You may use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing the TOLL number provided on your screen, followed by the meeting ID and participant ID (also provided on the screen)
6. Once connected, you will be in the meeting, seeing other participants and a shared screen, if applicable.

For the best audio experience, please use computer audio. If you are not able to use the RingCentral application via computer or mobile device, please join the “audio only” portion of the online meeting by calling one of the numbers below.

    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
    US: +1(346)9804201
           +1(623)4049000
           +1(650)2424929
           +1(720)9027700
           +1(213)2505700
           +1(469)4450100
           +1(470)8692200
           +1(646)3573664
           +1(773)2319226
           +1(312)2630281
    Meeting ID: 144 775 2969
    International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

Technical information

How to join a RingCentral Meeting

For technical assistance, you may send an email to Kris Kleinschmidt or call/text 503-820-2412; or email Sandra Krause or call/text 503-820-2419.

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-280-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the workshop, please contact Kit Dahl at 503-820-2422;  toll-free 1-866-806-7204.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will convene a webinar meeting of its Groundfish Management Team (GMT) to discuss items on the Pacific Council’s June 2021 meeting agenda.  This meeting is open to the public. The online meeting will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.  The scheduled ending time for this GMT meeting is an estimate, the meeting will adjourn when business for the day is completed.

Purpose of the meeting

The primary purpose of the GMT webinar is to prepare for the Pacific Council’s June 2021 agenda items.  The GMT will discuss items related to groundfish management and administrative Pacific Council agenda items.  A detailed agenda for the webinar will be available on the Pacific Council’s website prior to the meeting.  The GMT may also address other assignments relating to groundfish management.  No management actions will be decided by the GMT.

To attend the online meeting

1. Join the meeting by using this link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/join,
2. Enter the Meeting ID: 1480379086 and click JOIN
3. Next you will be prompted to either download:
   •  the RingCentral meetings application OR
   •  join the meeting without a download via your web browser,
4. Enter your name and click JOIN.
5. You may use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing the TOLL number provided on your screen, followed by the meeting ID and participant ID (also provided on the screen)
6. Once connected, you will be in the meeting, seeing other participants and a shared screen, if applicable.

For the best audio experience, please use computer audio. If you are not able to use the RingCentral application via computer or mobile device, please join the “audio only” portion of the online meeting by calling one of the numbers below.

Telephone:
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
    US: +1(720)9027700
           +1(213)2505700
           +1(346)9804201
           +1(623)4049000
           +1(650)2424929
           +1(773)2319226
           +1(312)2630281
           +1(469)4450100
           +1(470)8692200
           +1(646)3573664

    Meeting ID: 148 037 9086
    International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

Technical information

How to join a RingCentral Meeting

For technical assistance, you may send an email to Kris Kleinschmidt or call/text 503-820-2412; or email Sandra Krause or call/text 503-820-2419.

System requirements

• PC-based attendees: Required: Windows® 8 or 10
• Mac®-based attendees: Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
• Mobile attendees: Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet (See your phone’s App Store and search for RingCentral meeting or visit RingCentral Mobile App site)

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-280-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the meeting, please contact  Todd Phillips at 503-820-2426; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 426.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Scientific and Statistical Committee’s (SSC) Economics and Groundfish Subcommittees will hold a meeting to review a new Quota Share Owners’ Cost Survey to inform decisions on the west coast limited entry trawl catch shares program and to do some initial planning on an upcoming review of the limited entry fixed gear sablefish program. The online meeting will be held Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, and it will be open to the public.

Purpose of the meeting

The purpose of the SSC Economics and Groundfish Subcommittees’ meeting will be to review a new Quota Shares Owners’ Cost Survey proposed by the Northwest Fisheries Science Center to inform future management decisions on the west coast limited entry trawl catch shares program.  The SSC Economics and Groundfish Subcommittees will also work with Pacific Council staff to plan the upcoming review of the limited entry fixed gear sablefish program. The SSC Economics and Groundfish Subcommittees’ reports are scheduled to be presented to the full SSC and the Pacific Council at the June 2021 Pacific Council meeting.

Meeting Materials

Agenda

To attend the online meeting

1. Join the meeting by using this link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/join,
2. Enter the Meeting ID: 1481797970 and click JOIN
3. Next you will be prompted to either download:
   •  the RingCentral meetings application OR
   •  join the meeting without a download via your web browser,
4. Enter your name and click JOIN.
5. You may use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing the TOLL number provided on your screen, followed by the meeting ID and participant ID (also provided on the screen)
6. Once connected, you will be in the meeting, seeing other participants and a shared screen, if applicable.

For the best audio experience, please use computer audio. If you are not able to use the RingCentral application via computer or mobile device, please join the “audio only” portion of the online meeting by calling one of the numbers below.

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1(213)2505700

+1(346)9804201

+1(623)4049000

+1(650)2424929

+1(720)9027700

+1(312)2630281

+1(469)4450100

+1(470)8692200

+1(646)3573664

+1(773)2319226

International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

Technical information

Attendee instructions

How to join a RingCentral Meeting

System requirements

• PC-based attendees: Required: Windows® 8 or 10
• Mac®-based attendees: Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
• Mobile attendees: Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet (See your phone’s App Store and search for RingCentral meeting or visit RingCentral Mobile App site)

For technical assistance, you may send an email to Kris Kleinschmidt or call/text 503-820-2412; or email Sandra Krause or call/text 503-820-2419.

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-280-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the meeting, please contact  John DeVore at 503-820-2413; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 413.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Ad Hoc Climate and Communities Core Team (CCCT) is holding an online meeting, which is open to the public. The online meeting will be held Friday, May 21, 2021, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time and continuing until business is completed.

Purpose of the meeting

At this meeting, the CCCT will discuss the drafting of a final report for the Fishery Ecosystem Plan Climate and Communities Initiative. The report will be based on a review of information generated during the Initiative and make recommendations on tools, products, and processes to build consideration of, and adaption to, climate change into ongoing Council processes. The report is scheduled for Council consideration at its September 2021 meeting. The CCCT will also discuss additional activities, including future meetings, related to completion of the report and the Initiative.

Meeting materials

Agenda

To attend the online meeting

1. Join the meeting by using this link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/join,
2. Enter the Meeting ID: 149 676 0839 and click JOIN
3. Next you will be prompted to either download:
   •  the RingCentral meetings application OR
   •  join the meeting without a download via your web browser,
4. Enter your name and click JOIN.
5. You may use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing the TOLL number provided on your screen, followed by the meeting ID and participant ID (also provided on the screen)
6. Once connected, you will be in the meeting, seeing other participants and a shared screen, if applicable.

For the best audio experience, please use computer audio. If you are not able to use the RingCentral application via computer or mobile device, please join the “audio only” portion of the online meeting by calling one of the numbers below.

Telephone:
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
    US: +1(346)9804201
           +1(623)4049000
           +1(650)2424929
           +1(720)9027700
           +1(213)2505700
           +1(469)4450100
           +1(470)8692200
           +1(646)3573664
           +1(773)2319226
           +1(312)2630281
    Meeting ID: 149 676 0839
    International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

Technical information

How to join a RingCentral Meeting

For technical assistance, you may send an email to Kris Kleinschmidt or call/text 503-820-2412; or email Sandra Krause or call/text 503-820-2419.

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-280-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the workshop, please contact Kit Dahl at 503-820-2422;  toll-free 1-866-806-7204.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Council) Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) will hold an online meeting, which is open to the public. The online meeting will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time and continuing until business is completed.

Purpose of the meeting

The purpose of the meeting is for the HMSMT to discuss and prepare reports for HMS items on the Council’s June 2021 meeting agenda. There are two items on the Council meeting agenda that will be the focus of the HMSMT meeting, summarized below. The HMSMT also may discuss other items on the June Council agenda and conduct general workload planning.

First, the HMSMT needs to prepare an analysis of drift gillnet (DGN) fishery performance metrics. These performance metrics track bycatch of specified protected species and finfish species of concern and are reported to the Council each June based on available bycatch data. In June 2019, the Council endorsed a new analytical method proposed by the HMSMT. Because performance metrics were not reported in 2020, this would be the first year this new analytical method will be used.

Second, the HMSMT will discuss recommendations to address scoping and the development of a range of alternatives for DGN fishery hard caps. The Council took final action in September 2015 to implement “hard cap” for selected protected species taken in the DGN fishery as a bycatch mitigation measure. Implementing regulations became effective in February 2020 but were subsequently vacated by court order. The Council wishes to consider alternative bycatch mitigation methods, consistent with its original intent, and considering the reasons the previous implementing regulations were vacated by the Court.

Meeting materials

Agenda

To attend the online meeting

1. Join the meeting by using this link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/join,
2. Enter the Meeting ID: 148 569 8211 and click JOIN
3. Next you will be prompted to either download:
   •  the RingCentral meetings application OR
   •  join the meeting without a download via your web browser,
4. Enter your name and click JOIN.
5. You may use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing the TOLL number provided on your screen, followed by the meeting ID and participant ID (also provided on the screen)
6. Once connected, you will be in the meeting, seeing other participants and a shared screen, if applicable.

For the best audio experience, please use computer audio. If you are not able to use the RingCentral application via computer or mobile device, please join the “audio only” portion of the online meeting by calling one of the numbers below.

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1(720)9027700
+1(213)2505700
+1(346)9804201
+1(623)4049000
+1(650)2424929
+1(773)2319226
+1(312)2630281
+1(469)4450100
+1(470)8692200
+1(646)3573664
Meeting ID: 148 569 8211
International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

Technical information

How to join a RingCentral Meeting

For technical assistance, you may send an email to Kris Kleinschmidt or call/text 503-820-2412; or email Sandra Krause or call/text 503-820-2419.

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-280-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the workshop, please contact Kit Dahl at 503-820-2422;  toll-free 1-866-806-7204.

The Pacific Sablefish Transboundary Assessment Team (PSTAT), in collaboration with the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), and North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC), is holding a public workshop to solicit feedback on the ongoing range-wide sablefish management strategy evaluation (MSE).   The Sablefish MSE Workshop is open to the public and will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2021 through Wednesday, April 28, 2021 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and ending at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, reconvening at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday and ending at 5 p.m. or when business for the workshop has been completed.

Purpose of the workshop

The purpose of the Sablefish MSE Workshop is to engage fishery stakeholders, Alaska Native and Tribal governments, First Nations, scientists, managers, and non-governmental organization (NGO) staff from each region during this two-day workshop that will foster discussions among regions about sablefish science and management.  The workshop will introduce the basic premise, goals, and utility of an MSE and participants’ roles in the process. The successful sablefish MSE experience from British Columbia will be introduced, along with the range of time horizons for incorporating stakeholder input into this Sablefish MSE. Then the Operating Model (OM) structure and justification for focusing on the entire NE Pacific, rather than the traditional regional approach to scientific analyses, will be discussed. The first key focal point for participant feedback into this MSE process is in identifying fishery objectives. Participants will be provided with an overview of the types of objectives commonly used for MSE and recommend objectives for this MSE.  Next, participants will be provided with an overview of the types of performance metrics (quantities for evaluating if objectives are met) commonly used for MSE and provide feedback on performance metrics for this MSE.  An overview of the current regional sablefish management strategies (the combination of stock assessment model and harvest control rule) will precede a discussion of the proposed near term MSE management strategies and identify and prioritize additional ideas for MSE management strategies for future research. No management actions will be decided by the workshop participants.  The workshop’s participants’ role will be development of recommendations for consideration by the PSTAT in developing the NE Pacific Sablefish MSE.

To attend the workshop

Workshop attendees desiring to engage as participants will be required to register in advance at https://www.pacificsablefishscience.org/. There are two registration options for workshop attendees – participant or observer. Registrants are asked to self-select their attendance category. Participants are expected to engage in the full two-day workshop, including approximately three small group breakout group sessions over the course of the two days (approximately 20-40 min. for each session).  Facilitators will guide breakout group participants through questions and discussions aimed at collecting participant feedback and ideas on each focal topic. Facilitators will summarize breakout group discussions and suggestions to the full group of observers and participants. The registration deadline for participants is Friday, April 16. The objective is to accommodate everyone that registers as a participant, although it may not be possible for all participant requests to be fulfilled.  Early registration is encouraged to ensure the ability to participate. Observer-level registrants will be able to listen to presentations and full group discussions and ask questions as time permits during full group discussions.  While observers are encouraged to register in advance, observers may register for the meeting until 5 p.m. April 23.

Additionally, the meeting will be live streamed via YouTube where individuals may listen to the presentations and full group discussions without registration. YouTube viewers will not be able to ask questions during the full group discussion periods and will not be able to view the breakout group discussions.  Meeting materials and instructions for connecting to the live audio stream will be made available in advance of the workshop at https://www.pacificsablefishscience.org/.

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-280-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the workshop, please contact John DeVore at 503-820-2413;  toll-free 1-866-806-7204.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Ad Hoc Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast (SONCC) Coho Workgroup (Workgroup) will host an online meeting that is open to the public.

Meeting Details

The Workgroup meeting will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 9 a.m., Pacific Daylight Time, until 5 p.m., or until business for the day has been completed.

Purpose of the meeting

The purpose of the meeting will be to continue to develop associated modeling and analyses needed for a risk analysis and potential harvest control rule alternatives for Pacific Council consideration. The Workgroup may also discuss and prepare for future Workgroup meetings and future meetings with the Pacific Council and its advisory bodies.

Meeting materials

Agenda

To attend the online meeting

1. Join the meeting by using this link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/join
2. Enter the Meeting ID: 145 522 7207 and click JOIN
3. Next you will be prompted to either download:

•  the RingCentral meetings application OR
•  join the meeting without a download via your web browser,

4. Enter your name and click JOIN.
5. You may use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing the TOLL number provided on your screen, followed by the meeting ID and participant ID (also provided on the screen)
6. Once connected, you will be in the meeting, seeing other participants and a shared screen, if applicable.

For the best audio experience, please use computer audio. If you are not able to use the RingCentral application via computer or mobile device, please join the “audio only” portion of the online meeting by calling one of the numbers below.

iPhone one-tap :

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

 US: +1(469)4450100,,1455227207#
           +1(470)8692200,,1455227207#
           +1(623)4049000,,1455227207#
           +1(646)3573664,,1455227207#
           +1(650)2424929,,1455227207#
           +1(720)9027700,,1455227207#
           +1(773)2319226,,1455227207#
           +1(213)2505700,,1455227207#
           +1(312)2630281,,1455227207#
           +1(346)9804201,,1455227207#
Or Telephone:
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
    US: +1(469)4450100
           +1(470)8692200
           +1(623)4049000
           +1(646)3573664
           +1(650)2424929
           +1(720)9027700
           +1(773)2319226
           +1(213)2505700
           +1(312)2630281
           +1(346)9804201

Technical information

How to join a RingCentral Meeting

For technical assistance, you may send an email to Kris Kleinschmidt or call/text 503-820-2412; or email Sandra Krause or call/text 503-820-2419.

Additional information

Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kris Kleinschmidt at 503-280-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.

If you have additional questions regarding the online meetings, please contact Robin Ehlke at 503-820-2426; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 426.

The purpose of this online public hearing is to receive comments on the proposed management alternatives in preparation for adopting final management recommendations at the April Council meeting.

How to sign up for oral comment at this meeting:

• Fill out the virtual public comment card.
  The public comment period has closed.

By filling out this form, your name will be added to the testimony list. We will call on individuals once the public comment period begins.  The deadline for signing up is approximately 30 minutes after the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.

Hearing materials:

The 2021 Salmon Hearing Packet: Excerpts from Preseason Report II and proposed alternatives for the 2021 ocean salmon fishery regulations (prepared for the March 23 and March 24 salmon hearings online only) are available here.

To attend the webinar

1. Join the meeting by visiting this link:
   https://meetings.ringcentral.com/join
2. Enter the Meeting ID: 144 019 6293 and click JOIN
3. Next you will be prompted to either:
   1. Download the RingCentral meetings application, OR
   2. Join the meeting without a download via your web browser.
4. Please enter your name and click Join.
5. You must use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing the TOLL number provided on your screen, followed by the meeting ID and participant ID, also provided on the screen.
6. Once connected, you will be in the meeting, seeing other participants and a shared screen, if applicable.

For the best audio experience, please use computer audio.

For telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1(650)2424929

+1(213)2505700

+1(346)9804201

+1(623)4049000

+1(720)9027700

+1(470)8692200

+1(646)3573664

+1(773)2319226

+1(312)2630281

+1(469)4450100

Meeting ID: 144 019 6293

International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

Technical information and instructions

Attendee instructions

• How to join a RingCentral Meeting

System requirements

• PC-based attendees: Required: Windows® 8 or 10
• Mac®-based attendees: Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
• Mobile attendees: Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet (See your phone’s App Store and search for RingCentral meeting or visit RingCentral Mobile App site)

For technical assistance, you may send an email to Kris Kleinschmidt or call/text 503-820-2412; or email Sandra Krause or call/text 503-820-2419.

Additional information

For further information about the hearings, please contact Robin Ehlke at 503-820-2410; toll-free 1-866-806-7204.

This notice was published in the Federal Register on 12/23/2020.

Alternative ways to provide public comment:

Public comment is also being accepted through April 5 at 5 pm Pacific Time via our E-Portal. Agenda Item D.1 is the most appropriate for salmon alternatives adopted in March.

The purpose of this online public hearing is to receive comments on the proposed management alternatives in preparation for adopting final management recommendations at the April Council meeting.

How to sign up for oral comment at this meeting:

• Fill out the virtual public comment card.
  The public comment period has closed.

By filling out this form, your name will be added to the testimony list. We will call on individuals once the public comment period begins.  The deadline for signing up is approximately 30 minutes after the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.

Hearing materials:

The 2021 Salmon Hearing Packet: Excerpts from Preseason Report II and proposed alternatives for the 2021 ocean salmon fishery regulations (prepared for the March 23 and March 24 salmon hearings online only) are available here.

To attend the webinar (RingCentral)

1. Join the meeting by visiting this link:
   https://meetings.ringcentral.com/join
2. Enter the Meeting ID: 144 064 8396 and click JOIN
3. Next you will be prompted to either:
   1. Download the RingCentral meetings application, OR
   2. Join the meeting without a download via your web browser.
4. Please enter your name and click Join.
5. You must use your telephone for the audio portion of the meeting by dialing the TOLL number provided on your screen, followed by the meeting ID and participant ID, also provided on the screen.
6. Once connected, you will be in the meeting, seeing other participants and a shared screen, if applicable.

For the best audio experience, please use computer audio.

For telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1(213)2505700

+1(650)2424929

+1(346)9804201

+1(623)4049000

+1(720)9027700

+1(773)2319226

+1(312)2630281

+1(469)4450100

+1(470)8692200

+1(646)3573664

Meeting ID: 144 064 8396

International numbers available: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/teleconference

Technical information and instructions

Attendee instructions

• How to join a RingCentral Meeting

System requirements

• PC-based attendees: Required: Windows® 8 or 10
• Mac®-based attendees: Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
• Mobile attendees: Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet (See your phone’s App Store and search for RingCentral meeting or visit RingCentral Mobile App site)

For technical assistance, you may send an email to Kris Kleinschmidt or call/text 503-820-2412; or email Sandra Krause or call/text 503-820-2419.

Additional information

For further information about the hearings, please contact Robin Ehlke at 503-820-2410; toll-free 1-866-806-7204.

This notice was published in the Federal Register on 12/23/2020.

Alternative ways to provide public comment:

Public comment is also being accepted through April 5 at 5 pm Pacific Time via our E-Portal. Agenda Item D.1 is the most appropriate for salmon alternatives adopted in March.