Western Pacific Fishery Council Public Meetings
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This notice schedules a series of public fishery management meetings for the Western Pacific region from June 2 to June 11, 2026. The meetings cover scientific review, fishing industry input, American Samoa fisheries, data collection, budgets, protected species, pelagic fisheries, deep sea mining updates, and possible final action on Hawaii Kona crab catch limits for 2027-2030. Fishing businesses, fishers, researchers, conservation groups, territorial agencies, and coastal communities can attend in person or remotely for several meetings. Written comments on final action items for the main Council meeting are due by 5 p.m. HST on June 4, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Sets dates, locations, and remote access details for Western Pacific fishery management meetings in June 2026
- Opens public comment opportunities on fishery management, research, protected species, and regional fishing issues
- Identifies Hawaii Kona crab annual catch limit specifications for 2027-2030 as a final action item
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit written public comments on final action items for the 207th Council meeting to the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council office by mail, fax, or email so they are received by 5 p.m. HST on June 4, 2026.
Submit written public comments on non-final-action agenda items by email during the meeting if the commenter wants them included in the meeting record.
Request sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids from Kitty M. Simonds at least 5 days before the relevant meeting date if special accommodations are needed.
Do not include personally identifiable information in public comments if the commenter does not want that information made publicly available, because public comments will be made publicly available.
Participants who join the meeting by web conference or telephone should understand that participation constitutes consent to audio recording for preparation of meeting minutes.