Council Training and CCC

As required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA) of 2006 (P.L. 109-479), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, has developed a training course for newly appointed Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) members. The course is scheduled during the fall after appointments are confirmed  The course covers a variety of topics as detailed below.

2008 Council Training Agenda with Presentations, October 2008

2007 Council Training Agenda with Presentations, October 2007

Council Coordination Committee

The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (P.L. 109-479) contained a new paragraph, section 302 (l), which establishes the Council Coordination Committee (CCC). The CCC consists “of the chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors of each of the 8 Councils described in subsection (a)(1) [of this Act], or other Council members or staff, in order to discuss issues of relevance to all Councils, including issues related to the implementation of this Act.”

Two meetings or conferences are generally scheduled each year, one hosted by NOAA Fisheries Service in December or January, and the second later in the year in May or June hosted by one of the Councils.

NOAA Fisheries Service is committed to the timely implementation of all the new provisions of the MSRA. Regular face to face meetings or conferences between NOAA Fisheries Service and the leadership of the eight Regional Fishery Management Councils are critical to ensure Administrative and MSRA priorities are met.

Available Council Coordination Committee meeting agendas and materials: