🎣Reopening of Nominations for Fisheries Advisory Committee
Reopening of Nominations for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Permanent Advisory Committee
Summary
NMFS is reopening the solicitation announced on January 21, 2025, in the Federal Register, for nominations (which may include self- nominations) to the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the Permanent Advisory Committee (PAC) as established under the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention (WCPFC) Implementation Act (Act). The PAC, composed of individuals from groups concerned with the fisheries covered by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention (Convention), provides recommendations to the U.S. Commissioners to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (Commission) regarding the deliberations and decisions of the Commission.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The reopening of nominations for the advisory committee directly affects business owners in the fisheries sector by including them in discussions that influence regulatory decisions related to fisheries management. Participation can provide businesses with a voice in policymaking, potentially impacting their operations and financial structures.