Joint Gulf & South Atlantic SSC Meeting

I. Introductions and Adoption of Agenda – Dr. Powers

II. Approval of Minutes – Dr. Powers

• a.  June 29, 2020 Webinar Meeting Verbatim Minutes and Summary
• b.  July 8-9, 2020 Webinar Meeting Verbatim Minutes and Summary

III. Scope of Work – Mr. Rindone

IV. Selection of SSC Representative for the August 24-28, 2020 Virtual Gulf Council Meeting – Dr. Powers

Assessment Background Document: BSIA Final Policy Directive

V. Review of SEDAR 64 – Southeastern US Yellowtail Snapper Stock Assessment – FWC Staff

• a. Assessment Presentation and Stock Status Determination
• b. Projections
  • i. Current and MRIP-adjusted Stock Apportionment between the GMFMC and SAFMC
  • ii. Current and MRIP-adjusted Allocations for the SAFMC
• c. Stock Assessment Executive Summary
• d. Background Information
  • Maguire SEDAR 64 Review Report
  • Stephenson SEDAR 64 Review Report
  • Stokes SEDAR 64 Review Report

VI. Review of SEDAR 28 Update – Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group Cobia Stock Assessment – SEFSC

• a. Assessment Presentation and Stock Status Determination
• b. Projections
• c. Stock Assessment Executive Summary

VII. Review of July 13, 2020, MRIP Private Recreational Red Snapper Data Calibrations Workshop

• a.  Review of NOAA OST Calibrations – NOAA OST
• b.  SERO Adjustments to Calibrations – SERO
• c.  Next Steps:  Data Availability, Data Adjustments – NOAA OST
• d.  Review of State-generated Calibrations – State Representatives
• e.  SSC Discussion – Dr. Powers

VIII.  Continuation of Item VII:  Review of July 13, 2020, MRIP Private Recreational Red Snapper Data Calibrations Workshop

IX.    IFQ Capacity and Technical Efficiency Study – Drs. Agar and Parmeter

X.     Update on Operational Assessment Process – Dr. Neer

• a. Background Materials: SEDAR Steering Committee Meeting Brief May 20-21, 2020 Briefing
• b. Background Materials:  SEDAR Steering Committee Meeting Report, May 20-21, 2020

XI.    Review of Proposed Timelines and Stock Identification Process for SEDAR 74:  Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper – Mr. Rindone

• a. SEDAR 74 Stock ID Process Terms of Reference
• b. SEDAR 74 Stock ID Process Volunteers
• c. SEDAR 74 Milestone Schedule Approval

XII.   Review of Shrimp Stock Assessment Terms of Reference – Mr. Rindone / SEFSC Staff

• a. Flow Chart – Shrimp Research Track plan
• b. Draft Statement of Work – SEAMAP Trawl
• c. Draft Statement of Work – Effort Estimation
• d. Draft Statement of Work – Observer Data
• e. Draft Statement of Work – Shrimp Catch Estimation
• f. Shrimp Life History/Environmental Data

XIII.  Request for a Volunteer: Technical Chair for SEDAR 68: Gulf and South Atlantic Scamp Assessment Workshop – Mr. Rindone/Dr. Neer

XIV.  Other Business – Dr. Powers

• a.  Public Comment