Reef Fish AP October 2022

We are using the GoToWebinar platform. Non-AP members may participate (listen and view the meeting) via cell phone or tablet.

AP members are encouraged to use a desktop computer or laptop for full participation.

I. Introductions of Members – Capt. Walker

II. Adoption of Agenda – Capt. Walker

III. Approval of Minutes from the January 2022 Meeting – Capt. Walker

IV. Scope of Work – Mr. Rindone

V. Review of Reef Fish and IFQ Program Landings – SERO Staff

• a. Notes on Landings Data
• b. Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Annual Catch Limits Landings

VI. Presentation: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Expansion Proposal – Mr. Steve Werndli

• a. Presentation
• b. Background: FKNMS Proposed Rule and Interactive Map
• c. Background: Council Letter
• d. Background: Reef Fish VMS Overview and interactive Map 
• e. AP Recommendations – Capt. Walker

VII. Review of Public Hearing Draft Amendment 54: Modifications to the Greater Amberjack Catch Limits and Sector Allocations, and other Rebuilding Plan Modifications – Dr. Froeschke

• a. Presentation
• b. Background: Public Hearing Draft
• c. AP Recommendations – Capt. Walker

VIII. Review: SEDAR 64 Interim Analysis for Southeastern U.S. Yellowtail Snapper and SSC Recommendations – Mr. Rindone

• a. Presentation
• b. Background: SEDAR 64 2019 Stock Assessment Report
• c. Background: SEDAR 64 Interim Analysis Report
• d. Background: August 2022 Joint SSC Meeting Summary
• e. AP Recommendations – Capt. Walker

IX. Draft Options: Reef Fish Amendment 56: Modifications to Gulf of Mexico Gag Grouper Stock Status Determination Criteria, Sector Allocation, Catch Limits, and Fishing Seasons – Mr. Rindone

• a. Presentation
  • a.i.  Spreadsheet
• b. Background: SEDAR 72 2021 Stock Assessment Report
• c. Background: SEDAR 72 2022 Alternative SRFS Run Stock Assessment Report
• d. Background: Gulf SSC Meeting Summary November 2021
• e. Background: Gulf SSC Meeting Summary July 2022
• f.  Background: SEDAR 72 GOM Grouper State Reef Fish Survey (SRFS) Run Updated Projections
• g. AP Recommendations – Capt. Walker

X. Review: SEDAR 68 Operational Assessment for Gulf of Mexico Scamp – Mr. Rindone

• a. Presentation
• b. Background: SEDAR 68 OA Report
• c. Background: SEDAR 68 RT Report
• d. AP Recommendations – Capt. Walker

XI. Review: Management Options:  Gray Triggerfish Commercial Trip Limits – Ms. Somerset

• a. Presentation
• b. AP Recommendations – Capt. Walker

XII. Review: For-hire Trip Declaration Modification – Ms. Somerset

• a. Presentation
• b. AP Recommendations – Capt. Walker

XIII. Review: Development of Electronic Reporting for the Commercial Coastal Logbook Program – Dr. Hollensead

• a. Presentation – Ms. Sarah Privoznik
• b. Supplemental material: E-log vs. paper log comparison
• c.. AP Recommendations – Capt. Walker

XIV. Presentation: Modifications to Greater Amberjack Recreational and Commercial Management Measures – Dr. Froeschke

• a. Presentation
• b. AP Recommendations – Capt. Walker

XV. Public Comment

• Public Comment Instructions

XVI. Other Business

• a. US Coast Guard Inspection Requirements for Gulf Federal Commercial Reef Fish Permits – Mr. Martin Fisher