2016 SPRING NRCC MEETING AGENDA All times are approximate ...
2016 SPRING NRCC MEETING AGENDA Portland Regency—Portland, ME
All times are approximate Tuesday, May 10 1300-1310 1. Welcome, introductions, modifications and additions to agenda, announcements (Bullard, Karp, Gilbert) 1310-1340 2. Discard Methodology Review Discussion leader: Lanning Update from GARFO on MAFMC and NEFMC feedback to presentations offered at recent Council meetings. 1340-1700 (Break as needed) 3. Stock Assessment Priority Setting: Scheduling and Specific Assessment Topics Discussion leader: Karp Revised Stock Assessment Process: i. Discuss progress on process changes, discussions at the Councils, and continuing efforts to reach out for input to improve the process (Simpkins) ii. Discuss interest in a more formal approach to alternatives when an update fails (Kellogg/McNamee) Discuss the MAFMC’s ecosystem approach to fisheries management initiative and the NEFMC’s ecosystem-based fisheries management initiative (Simpkins) i. How to provide and use scientific advice from these processes and single stock assessments? Update on cod stock structure review (Simpkins) Review Assessment Schedule (Weinberg) i. Update, as needed, previously established 2017 and 2018 schedules 1700-Day 1 Wrap Up; Prep for Day 2 Discussions 1715-Adjourn Day 1 1845: Dinner at Walter’s 2 Portland Sq (located ~ 0.6 miles from the hotel) http://waltersportland.com/ Wednesday, May 11 0930-1000 4. Survey Issues Discussion leader: Karp What are expected impacts from the Bigelow’s recent generator problems? Is there a chance the spring survey will be cancelled?
Update from Center on NEFMC’s request to conduct scallop surveys on commercial vessels (See July 2015 correspondence in briefing packet)
1000-1020 5. Aquaculture Policy in the Region Discussion leader: Moore/Robins 1020-1040 6. Skinning and Filleting Regulations as they apply to both New England and MidAtlantic Species Discussion leader: Moore 1040-1100 7. SBRM and Lobsters Discussion leader: Pentony Break 1100-1115 1115-1200 8. Management of Shifting Species Discussion leader: Nies How will Councils and ASMFC address jurisdictional issues as species move? 1200-1230 9. Meeting wrap up Complete any unfinished discussions or unresolved new business Review action items and assignments Confirm October 11-12, 2017 Fall meeting date (ASMFC host) and identify Spring 2017 (GARFO host) meeting date Adjourn meeting
All times are approximate Tuesday, May 10 1300-1310 1. Welcome, introductions, modifications and additions to agenda, announcements (Bullard, Karp, Gilbert) 1310-1340 2. Discard Methodology Review Discussion leader: Lanning Update from GARFO on MAFMC and NEFMC feedback to presentations offered at recent Council meetings. 1340-1700 (Break as needed) 3. Stock Assessment Priority Setting: Scheduling and Specific Assessment Topics Discussion leader: Karp Revised Stock Assessment Process: i. Discuss progress on process changes, discussions at the Councils, and continuing efforts to reach out for input to improve the process (Simpkins) ii. Discuss interest in a more formal approach to alternatives when an update fails (Kellogg/McNamee) Discuss the MAFMC’s ecosystem approach to fisheries management initiative and the NEFMC’s ecosystem-based fisheries management initiative (Simpkins) i. How to provide and use scientific advice from these processes and single stock assessments? Update on cod stock structure review (Simpkins) Review Assessment Schedule (Weinberg) i. Update, as needed, previously established 2017 and 2018 schedules 1700-Day 1 Wrap Up; Prep for Day 2 Discussions 1715-Adjourn Day 1 1845: Dinner at Walter’s 2 Portland Sq (located ~ 0.6 miles from the hotel) http://waltersportland.com/ Wednesday, May 11 0930-1000 4. Survey Issues Discussion leader: Karp What are expected impacts from the Bigelow’s recent generator problems? Is there a chance the spring survey will be cancelled?
Update from Center on NEFMC’s request to conduct scallop surveys on commercial vessels (See July 2015 correspondence in briefing packet)
1000-1020 5. Aquaculture Policy in the Region Discussion leader: Moore/Robins 1020-1040 6. Skinning and Filleting Regulations as they apply to both New England and MidAtlantic Species Discussion leader: Moore 1040-1100 7. SBRM and Lobsters Discussion leader: Pentony Break 1100-1115 1115-1200 8. Management of Shifting Species Discussion leader: Nies How will Councils and ASMFC address jurisdictional issues as species move? 1200-1230 9. Meeting wrap up Complete any unfinished discussions or unresolved new business Review action items and assignments Confirm October 11-12, 2017 Fall meeting date (ASMFC host) and identify Spring 2017 (GARFO host) meeting date Adjourn meeting
