NOAA Seeks Nominations for Pacific Whiting Advisory Panel
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NOAA is opening nominations for at least one U.S. seat on the advisory panel that supports management of Pacific whiting, also known as Pacific hake, under the U.S.-Canada treaty. The panel advises on cross-border management issues for this commercially important fishery. People with experience in harvesting, processing, marketing, management, conservation, or research of offshore Pacific whiting may be nominated. Nominations are due by June 10, 2026, and nominees cannot be U.S. government employees.
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Key Changes
- NOAA is seeking nominations for at least one U.S. position on the Pacific Whiting Treaty Advisory Panel.
- Selected members will serve 4-year terms and may be reappointed.
- Nominees must have relevant Pacific whiting experience and cannot be U.S. government employees.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit nominations for appointment to the United States Advisory Panel by email to [email protected].
Include in each nomination package the applicant or nominee name, the position sought, and a description of the nominee's interest in Pacific whiting.
Include in each nomination package a background statement or description explaining how the nominee meets the Advisory Panel qualifications.
Advisory Panel nominees must be knowledgeable or experienced in harvesting, processing, marketing, management, conservation, or research of the offshore Pacific whiting resource.
Advisory Panel nominees must not be employees of the United States government.