Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Convene its Ad Hoc Private Recreational Data Collection Advisory Panel

Meeting Notice April 24, 2012 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Convene its Ad Hoc Private Recreational Data Collection Advisory Panel The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene its Ad Hoc Private Recreational Data Collection Advisory Panel May 17, 2012, from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm at the Gulf Council Office - 2203 N. Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, in Tampa, Florida. The Panel will meet to discuss mechanisms to improve private recreational fisheries data collection in the Gulf of Mexico. The Panel will also help identify methods for improving private recreational angler data collection, potentially using additional data collection programs that would supplement data collected through the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP).  Programs considered must improve the accuracy and timeliness of catch, effort, and discard data for the private recreational sector in the Gulf of Mexico. Programs that allow private recreational angler participation in the data collection process are preferred. The Advisory Panel will also review existing programs and provide recommendations for possible implementation.  The meeting will conclude with draft recommendations to be presented to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council during its June meeting in Tampa, Florida. Copies of the agenda and other related materials can be obtained by calling 813-348-1630.  These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities.  Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kathy Pereira at the Council office at least five working days prior to the meeting. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before the Advisory Panel for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting.  Actions of the Advisory Panel will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in the agenda and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under Section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council's intent to take action to address the emergency. About Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional Fishery Management Councils established by the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The Council prepares fishery management plans, which are designed to manage fishery resources within the 200-mile limit of the Gulf of Mexico.        The Gulf Council has an APP for that - Download it for free!           iPhone         Droid Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Charlene Ponce Public Information Officer 888-833-1844 ext. 229

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