6 May 2025
🎣Applications Open for American Fisheries Advisory Committee Membership
Applications for Membership to the American Fisheries Advisory Committee
Summary
Applications are being sought for appointment by the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) for 7 membership positions to serve on the 22- member American Fisheries Advisory Committee (AFAC or Committee). Individuals selected to serve on the Committee will serve a term of three years, unless otherwise stipulated.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text requests applications for membership on the American Fisheries Advisory Committee, which impacts businesses by fostering representation for fisheries professionals and influencing financial assistance programs like the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Competition. This directly affects those in the seafood industry, including harvesters and processors.