Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to Convene a Meeting of its Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committee

Meeting Notice December 21, 2012    Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to Convene a Meeting of its Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committee The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council's Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committee (SESSC) will meet Wednesday, January 16, at the Council office located at 2203 North Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, Florida. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and will adjourn no later than 5:00pm. The SESSC will discuss issues related to the review of Gulf of Mexico individual fishing quota (IFQ) programs, including the five-year review of the red snapper IFQ program. The Committee will also discuss issues related to the role of the SESSC. Copies of the agenda and other related materials can be obtained by calling 813-348-1630 or can be downloaded from the Council's ftp site, ftp.gulfcouncil.org. Although other non-emergency issues not on the agenda may come before the SESSC 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 SESSC 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. This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.  Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kathy Pereira at the Council  at least five working days prior to the meeting. About the 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

http://www.oysterradio.com e-mail manager@oysterradio.com with comments