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May 2023 CCC Meeting


  • Marriott Beachside Hotel, Flagler Ballroom 3841 North Roosevelt Boulevard Key West, FL, 33040 United States (map)

The Council Coordination Committee (CCC) met May 23-25, 2023 at the Marriott Beachside Hotel, in Key West, Florida. The meeting was hosted by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.

Summary and Outcome Documents

Agenda and Briefing Materials

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm:  Meeting Registration (2nd Floor, above Hotel Lobby)

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023

 9:00 am:  CCC Convenes

 I.  9:00 am – 9:05 am:  Welcome and Introductions Dr. Greg Stunz

 II.  9:05 am – 10:15 am:  NOAA Fisheries Update and FY 23/24 Priorities (Tab 2) Ms. Janet Coit / Mr. Sam Rauch / Ms. Kelly Denit

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III. 10:30 am – 11:15 am:  NOAA Fisheries Science Updates (Tab 3) Dr. Cisco Werner

  • Fishery-Independent Surveys and Monitoring Efforts

  • Budget Limitations and Adequate Staffing for Monitoring and Assessment

  • Data Acquisition and Modernization Efforts

IV. 11:15 am – 11:45 am:  Gulf Council Highlights (Tab 4) Dr. John Froeschke / Ms. Emily Muehlstein / Mr. Ryan Rindone

V. 11:45 am – 12:00 pm:  Revised Draft: National Recreational Saltwater Policy (Tab 5) Mr. Russ Dunn

- LUNCH -

VI. 1:30 Pm – 2:00 pm:  Budget and 2024 Outlook (Tab 6)Mr. Brian Pawlak

 VII.  2:00 pm – 2:45 pm:  Update on the Inflation Reduction Act (Tab 7) Mr. Brian Pawlak / Ms. Kelly Denit

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VIII. 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm:  Climate Change and Fisheries

IX.  4:15 pm – 4:45 pm:    Update on Anti-harassment Policies and Training Opportunities (Tab 9)Ms. Stephanie Hunt

 X.  4:45 pm – 5:15 pm:  Public Comment (Tab 10)[i] Dr. Greg Stunz

… REGISTER TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL COMMENT ON MAY 23 …

[i] Persons wishing to give public comment in the meeting room must sign up at the kiosk prior to the last registered speaker completing public comment.  Persons wishing to give comment virtually must sign up on the HERE on May 23, 2023 beginning at 8:00 am EDT.  Registration closes on May 23, 2023 at 4:15 pm EDT.

Public comment may end before the published agenda time if all registered in-person and virtual participants have completed their comment.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

XI. 9:00 am – 10:15 am:  America the Beautiful Initiative

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XII. 10:30 am – 11:00 am:  International Fisheries Issues

XIII.  11:00 am – 12:00 pm:  7th Scientific Coordination Subcommittee (SCS) Report pdf (Tab 13a) and weblink and Presentation (Tab 13ai) Dr. Diana Stram / Mr. Bill Tweit

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XIV.  1:30 pm – 2:30 pm:  National Standard 1 – Technical Guidance Status

 XV. 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm:  Communications Subcommittee Report (Tab 15a) and Presentation (Tab 15ai) Ms. Emily Muehlstein

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XVI.  3:45 pm – 4:30 pm:  Process for Establishing Fishing Regulations in Sanctuaries (Tab 16a) Mr. John Armor

 XVII.  4:30 pm – 5:00 pm:  Public Comment (Tab 10)[i] Dr. Greg Stunz

… REGISTER TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL COMMENT ON MAY 24 …

[i] Persons wishing to give public comment in the meeting room must sign up at the kiosk prior to the last registered speaker completing public comment.  Persons wishing to give comment virtually must sign up HERE on May 24, 2023 beginning at 8:00 am EDT.  Registration closes on May 24, 2023 at 4:00 pm EDT.

Public comment may end before the published agenda time if all registered in-person and virtual participants have completed their comment. 

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

XVIII. 9:00 am – 9:45 am:  Legislative Outlook (Tab 18) Mr. Dave Whaley

 XIX.  9:45 pm – 10:00 am:  Integration of the Endangered Species Act – Magnuson-Stevens Act

 XX. 10:00 am – 10:30 am:  Marine Resource Education Program (Tab 20) Ms. Lauren O’Brien

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XXI.  10:45 am – 11:45 am:  CCC Workgroups/Subcommittees

XXII. 11:45 am – 12:00 pm:  2024 CCC Meetings (Tab 22)Mr. Miguel Rolon

 XXIII.  12:00 pm – 12:30 pm:  Other Business and Wrap-UpDr. Greg Stunz

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