The Council Coordination Committee will meet May 21-23, 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The meeting will be hosted by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council at the Caribe Hilton Hotel (1 C. San Gerónimo, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico). The meeting will also be broadcast via webinar.
Webinar
Join the Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 834 7800 8823; Passcode: 942580)
Agenda and Meeting Materials
All times below are Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Briefing materials will be posted below as they become available.
Monday, May 20, 2024
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Meeting Registration – Gran Salón Los Rosales
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
9:00 AM: CCC Convenes
I. 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM: Welcome and Introductions – Mr. Carlos F. Farchette
Adoption of Agenda
II. 9:10 AM – 9:30 AM Opening Remarks and FY24/25 Priorities – Ms. Janet Coit
III. 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM: NOAA Fisheries Update and FY 24/25 Priorities – Mr. Sam Rauch/Ms. Emily Menashes
Confidentiality Rule Update
CEQ NEPA Regulations
National Seafood Strategy
America the Beautiful / 30x30 & Marine and Coastal Area-Based Management Federal Advisory Committee (FAC) Update
Sanctuary Regulations and Guidance
---------- Break 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM ----------
IV. 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: NOAA Fisheries Science Updates
CEFI Regional Implementation: Results From the 1st Summit – Dr. Cisco Werner
Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) & Fishing Effort Survey (FES) – Dr. Evan Howell
---------- Lunch 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM ----------
V. 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM: ESA/MSA Integration Policy Draft
ESA / MSA Integration Policy Draft – Mr. Sam Rauch
VI. 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM: MSA 304(f) Policy – Ms. Kelly Denit
---------- Break 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM ----------
VII. 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: National Standards 4, 8, and 9 – Ms. Kelly Denit
VIII. 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM: Public Comments – Mr. Carlos F. Farchette
----------- Recess -----------
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM CLOSED SESSION
IX. 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Budget
2024 Outlook, Including 5-year Administrative Awards – Ms. Emily Menashes
Long Term Funding for Council Operation
X. 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Anti-Harassment Policies and Addressing Unprofessional Behavior – Mr. Merrick J. Burden
---------- Break 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM ----------
XI. 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Caribbean Fishery Management Highlights – Mr. Carlos F. Farchette
XII. 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: 8th Scientific Coordination Subcommittee (SCS) 2024, Planning Report – Dr. Lisa Kerr
XIII. 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: CMOD Planning Update – Ms. Diana Evans
XIV. 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: International Fisheries Issues – Mr. Carlos F. Farchette
---------- Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ----------
XV. 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Climate-Ready Fishery Funding
Update on IRA Funding Overall – Dr. Evan Howell
Council-specific Funding Update– Ms. Kelly Denit
XVI. 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM: National Academies of Sciences (NAS) Equity Report and Equity and Environmental Justice (EEJ) Regional Strategic Plans - Mr. Sam Rauch
---------- Break 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM ----------
XVII. 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Legislative Outlook – Mr. Dave Whaley
XVIII. 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Public Comments – Mr. Carlos F. Farchette
------ Recess -------
Thursday, May 23, 2024
XIX. 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: CCC Workgroups/Subcommittees
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Communications Committee Councils MSA 50-year Anniversary Update
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Habitat Working Group – Dr. Lisa Hollensead/Dr. Graciela García-Moliner
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: NEPA Working Group Report – Dr. Graciela García-Moliner
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM: EEJ Working Group Report – Mr. Zach Yamada/Dr. Graciela García-Moliner
---------- Break 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM ----------
XX. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Public Comments – Mr. Carlos F. Farchette
XXI. 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: 2025 CCC Meetings – Dr. Cate O’Keefe
XXII. 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Other Business and Wrap-Up – Mr. Carlos F. Farchette
CCC Outcomes and Action Items
– ADJOURN –
