August 9 – 11, 2021
8:30 am – 5 pm EDT
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
4107 West Spruce St Ste 200
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 348-1630 Council office
First Briefing Book Deadline: July 12, 2021
Final Briefing Book Deadline: July 19, 2021
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
4107 West Spruce St Ste 200
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 348-1630 Council office
First Briefing Book Deadline: July 12, 2021
Final Briefing Book Deadline: July 19, 2021
We are using the GoToWebinar platform. Non-SSC members may participate (listen and view the meeting) via cell phone or tablet.
SSC members are encouraged to use a desktop computer or laptop for full participation.
I. Introductions and Adoption of Agenda – Mr. Rindone
II. Approval of Verbatim Minutes and Meeting Summary: May 3-4, 2021 webinar meeting – Mr. Rindone
III. Election of the Chair and Vice Chair – Mr. Rindone
IV. Scope of Work – Mr. Rindone
V. Selection of the SSC Representative for the Council’s August 23-26, 2021 meeting in San Antonio, Texas – Chair
VI. Discussion Document: SSC’s Best Practices and Voting Procedures– Mr. Rindone
VII. Review and Discussion of Finalized Great Red Snapper Count Project Report
VIII. Review of Updated Red Grouper Interim Analysis
IX. Discussion of Research Track and Operational Assessment Process Guidance Document – Dr. Neer/Mr. Rindone
X. Determination of Topical Working Groups for SEDAR 75: Gulf of Mexico Gray Snapper Operational Assessment – Mr. Rindone
XI. Scope of Work for Red Grouper Operational Assessment – Mr. Rindone
Scope of Work for Red Grouper Operational Assessment Update
XII. Scope of Work for Vermilion Snapper Operational Assessment – Mr. Rindone
Scope of Work for Vermilion Snapper Operational Assessment Update
XIII. Determination of Approach to Assess Gulf of Mexico Tilefish Complex – Mr. Rindone
XIV. Interim Analysis Schedule (update) – Mr. Rindone
Interim Analysis Schedule Updated
XV. Revised SEDAR Stock Assessment Schedule – Mr. Rindone
XVI. Review of Draft Southeast Regional Framework for Establishing the Best Scientific Information Available – SERO
XVII. NS1 Technical Guidance Presentation: Managing with ACLs for data-limited stocks in federal fishery management plans – Review and recommendations for implementing 50 CFR 600.310(h)(2) flexibilities for data limited stocks – NMFS Staff
XVIII. Review of King Mackerel Historical Harvest and Catch Limits
XIX. Review of King Mackerel Historical Commercial Harvest Differences
XX. Review of Greater Amberjack Historical Harvest and Catch Limits
XXI. Review of Updated Greater Amberjack Projections – SEFSC Staff
XXII. Presentation: Using Field Experiments to Assess Alternative Mechanisms for Distributing Fish to the Recreational Sector
XXIII. Review of Draft Options: Generic Essential Fish Habitat Amendment 5 – Dr. Hollensead
XXIV. Review of Standardized Bycatch Reduction Methodology – Mr. Dan Luers (SERO0
XXV. Discussion of Topic Leaders for Agenda Items – Mr. Rindone
XXVI. Public Comment – Chair
XXVII. Other Business – Chair