Purpose of the meetings
Periodic reviews of catch shares program are required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Pacific Council initiated its second review of the trawl catch share program in 2022 and is scheduled to receive a preliminary draft of the review document in September 2025. The three hearings will provide a general briefing on the state of the catch share program since the last review completed in 2017 and provide an opportunity for stakeholder feedback on how the program is performing.
Eureka, California
The first hearing will be held in Eureka, California, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Pacific Time at the Red Lion Hotel Eureka, 1929 4th St Eureka, California 95501. Hearing times are an estimate; hearings will end when business for the day has been completed.
Meeting materials (Eureka)
A detailed agenda will be made available prior to the start of the meeting.
Newport, Oregon
The second hearing will be held in Newport, Oregon, on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time at the Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn, 3019 N Coast Highway Newport, Oregon 97365. Hearing times are an estimate; hearings will end when business for the day has been completed.
Meeting materials (Newport)
A detailed agenda will be made available prior to the start of the meeting.
Online Only
The third hearing will be held online, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This meeting is online only. Meeting information and links posted below. Hearing times are an estimate; hearings will end when business for the day has been completed.
Meeting materials (Online)
A detailed agenda will be made available prior to the start of the meeting.
To attend the online meeting
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Meeting ID: 048339550
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Technical information
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System requirements
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Additional information
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Hayden York at 503-280-2412 at least ten business days prior to the meeting date.
If you have additional questions regarding the meeting, please contact Jessi Waller at 503-820-2415; toll free 1-866-806-7204, extension 415.