MSA Council Functions and Membership Overview
This document provides an overview of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) Council's functions and membership structure. It covers the responsibilities of the council in managing fisheries, setting management standards, convening committees, conducting public meetings, and submitting reports. Additionally, it outlines the membership composition, including voting and non-voting members, appointment criteria, and term limits.
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Welcome CHAPTER 3b: Magnuson-Stevens Act Council Regulatory Training Program
Structure of the MSA National Fishery Management Program National Standards Regional Fishery Management Councils Contents of Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) Required FMP Provisions Discretionary FMP Provisions Limited Access Privilege Programs (LAPPs) Actions by the Secretary Other requirements and special provisions
Council Functions per MSA Prepare and submit FMPs/amendments For each fishery under its authority that requires conservation and management Convene committees and panels SSC; Fishing Industry Advisory Committee; other advisory panels Conduct public meetings Allow all interested to be heard Submit periodic reports
Council Functions New per MSRA Set ACLs and AMs based on science No higher than recommendation from SSC Develop, with SSC, 5-year research priorities MSRA strengthened conflict-of-interest rules for Councils
Council Membership Voting members NMFS Regional Administrator State marine fishery management officials Individuals appointed by Secretary of Commerce Non-voting members USFWS Regional Director USCG Regional Commander Exec. Dir. of regional Marine Fisheries Commission U.S. Dept of State representative
Council Membership (contd) Members appointed by Secretary of Commerce Nominated by state governors (up to 3 per position) Knowledgeable about fisheries Fair and balanced apportionment (commercial, recreational, conservation) 1 obligatory member per state in Council region At-large members from any state in Council region
Council Membership (contd) Statutory members serve as long as they hold position Appointed members serve 3-year terms May serve for up to 3 consecutive terms After served 3 terms, may be reappointed after 1 year
Voting Members NPFMC 11 members 3 officials 8 appointed CFMC 7 members 3 officials 4 appointed WPFMC 13 members 5 officials 8 appointed SAFMC 13 members 5 officials 8 appointed PFMC 14 members 6 officials 8 appointed MAFMC 21 members 8 officials 13 appointed GMFMC 17 members 6 officials 11 appointed NEFMC 18 members 6 officials 12 appointed
Council Structure Council Members Chair/Vice-Chair Oversight committees (topical or functional) Executive committee Council Staff Executive Director Technical staff Administrative staff Plan Development/Writing/Monitoring Teams Advisory Groups Industry advisory panels Science and Statistical Committee
Standing Committees These committees are made up of current Council members. The Budget Committee generally meets three times a year to review the Council's budget and grant proposals, and the Legislative Committee monitors federal legislation on Council operations and West Coast fisheries and develops a position and course of action for Council consideration. Council Oversight Committee Plan Advisory Committee Development Team (PDT)
Advisory Panels This Panels represent the commercial and recreational fishing industry, the public, and conservation interests. They advise the Council on fishery management issues (such as annual management measures, FMPs, and amendments) and provide input into fishery management planning. Members are selected by a Council vote and serve three-year terms. The Council has four advisory subpanels - one for each FMP being developed or monitored. Council Oversight Committee Plan Advisory Committee Development Team (PDT)
Plan Development Teams (PDT) These teams are made up of scientists, managers and other experts from state, federal, academic or other institutions for a particular species. Individuals serve as an extension of the Council staff. PDTs meet regularly to respond to any direction provided by the oversight committee or Council, to provide analysis of species- related information and develop issue papers, alternatives, and other documents. Council staff generally chairs each PDT. Council Oversight Committee Plan Advisory Committee Development Team (PDT)
Relationships Secretary of Commerce NMFS Council OtherScience Input Advisory Panel SSC Stock Assess. Process Public Input Plan Teams ExternalPeer Review(CIE)
Councils: Procedural Issues FACA exemption and authority for CCC Open public meetings 14-day advance notice of action items Disclose financial interests/recusal
Council Action: Recommending a Management Measure Conduct Public Meetings Consider Public Testimony Consider Required Analyses Vote Complete the FMP package and transmit to RO/HQ
