Policies & Procedures

Federal

Travel

Council

Use of Venting Tools and Descending Devices

Five-Year Research Plan

Fishery Allocation Policies and Directives:

• Allocation Policy
• Allocation Review Policy
• 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)

Coastal Wetlands Management Policy

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

Habitat Policy

Marine Aquaculture Policy

Mariculture Policy

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Policy

Administrative

Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures

Budget Reports

Administrative Handbook – updated March 2020

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