Policies & Procedures

Federal Rules and Policies

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA)

Committee and Panel Guidelines

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Fishery Allocation Policies and Directives:

NMFS Policy Directive 01-119 (Fisheries Allocation Review Policy)

NMFS Procedural Directive 01-119-01 (Criteria for Initiating Fisheries Allocation Reviews)

NMFS Procedural Directive 01-119-02 (Recommended Practices and Factors to Consider when Reviewing and Making Allocation Decisions)

Council Policies

Five-Year Research Plan

Policy on Providing External Comments or Alternative Analyses of NMFS Stock Assessments

Coastal Wetlands Management Policy

Habitat Policy

Marine Aquaculture Policy

Mariculture Policy

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Policy

Council Fishery Allocation Policies:

Allocation Policy

Allocation Review Policy

Allocation Review Guidelines

Use of Venting Tools and Descending Devices

Council Administrative Policies

Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures – updated February 2023

Budget Reports

Administrative Handbook

Fishery Management Councils – Rules of Conduct for Members

Fishery Management Councils – Rules of Conduct for Employees and Advisors

Roberts Rules of Order – A Quick Guide to Motions and Voting