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Published: July 2, 2009
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is forming a new Advisory Panel to consider the trading of catch shares and other issues related to limited access privilege programs.

The Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act of 2006 encourages regional Fishery Management Councils to develop limited access privilege programs for fisheries when appropriate. Such programs allow fishermen more flexibility in terms of how and when they can fish during the year, increasing both efficiency and safety at sea.

In addition, limited access privilege programs help improve resource conservation because combined catches of all quota holders are generally at or below the total allowable catch.

The new Ad Hoc Advisory Panel will consist of both a recreational component and a commercial component, and will work on limited access privilege programs for those sectors. Expected time commitment is 2 - 3 two-day meetings per year. Members are not compensated; however travel expenses are reimbursed.

Anyone interested in serving on the Advisory Panel should submit a letter and resume to:

Phyllis Miranda

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council

2203 N. Lois Avenue

Suite 1100

Tampa, FL  33607

Materials may also be faxed to: 813-348-1711; or e-mailed to Phyllis.miranda@gulfcouncil.org. Resumes and letters must be received no later than close of business August 6, 2009.


source: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council press release
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