NPFMC will meet March 31-April 7 for a virtual-only WEBCONFERENCE.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will be holding a virtual Council meeting from March 31-April 7. While originally planned to be an in-person meeting, having the April meeting virtually is a prudent course of action given the potential for a government shutdown, the added costs from holding a special meeting in February, and a suite of agenda topics that compliment a virtual meeting forum. If there is a federal government shutdown that affects the ability of federal staff to participate, there may need to be some changes to the agenda. The Council’s June meeting is still scheduled to be held in-person, June 2-10 in Newport, Oregon.
The written public comment period for April will open on March 7, 2025, and close at noon on Friday, March 28, 2025. Signups for oral public testimony during the meeting will open once the meetings begin. You can listen to the meetings via our YouTube channel, or on zoom.
To sign up for text alerts for future meetings, text “NPFMC” to 1-833-237-1598. Please contact npfmc.admin@noaa.gov if you need help or have questions.
This meeting is being conducted remotely with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote public comment. In the event an outage occurs or technical issues arise that impact the experience of remote attendees, we will attempt to resolve them but ultimately we cannot guarantee that they will be resolved satisfactorily.
What to expect when you are attending a virtual WEBCONFERENCE
To allow attendees to attend remotely, we will be broadcasting all three meetings, and will allow the public to testify virtually. We will use the eAgenda for public testimony signups. If you would like to present a slideshow during your testimony, please include it as an attachment when you sign up and check the box that you will be using a visual aid and coordinate with npfmc.admin@noaa.gov. We can bring it up on screen for you to share from your attachment.
The meeting will be broadcast on zoom and will continue to be streamed live and stored on YouTube. You will still also be able to follow along with any documents from the eAgenda.
Along with the ability to provide public comment remotely, here are some suggestions to make your comments as effective as possible.
- We have to be able to hear you. Please find somewhere quiet if you are in a noisy area. Pull over if you are driving. Make sure your dog has a good chew toy. In short, try and minimize distractions.
- If you are using your computer’s audio, please make sure to unmute yourself, make sure the correct microphone is selected, and that the volume on it is turned up. Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
- In the event you cannot testify via zoom, please call in with your telephone to the number listed on the eAgenda. Make sure you’re calling from the same number you signed up with – that way we know who to unmute when it is your turn. Make sure you have good cell service. If you are connected by zoom AND by phone, please mute your computer or go in another room or the feedback will prevent you from testifying.
- Listen for your name to be called. If you have concerns you won’t be available, please email npfmc.admin@noaa.gov
We will make every effort to allow you to make your comments during the meeting, but if we cannot hear you, or if your internet connection is unstable and cuts out on your comments, we cannot adjust your settings remotely. If you would like to do a sound check ahead of time, please email npfmc.admin@noaa.gov and we can advise you on the best way to make your voice heard!
NPFMC will meet June 2-10 for an in person meeting in Newport, Oregon.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will be holding an in person Council meeting from June 2-10, 2025 in Newport, Oregon. The PRELIMINARY draft June 2025 schedule can be found at meetings.npfmc.org. We recommend planning a full day of travel to/from Newport due to the flight schedules and commute time to/from the airport.
The two closest airport options for the meeting in Newport are Eugene, OR (1.5 hour drive to Newport) and Portland, OR (2.5 hour drive to Newport). The EasyBiz discount code is ECMO165.
We have a discounted room block at the Best Western Plus Agate Inn, where the meetings will be held. The room rate is $189/night, the deadline for the discounted rate is May 1, 2025. We also have an overflow, alternative room block at the Hallmark Hotel, at $195/night, which is a 5-10 minute drive from the meeting venue. We are authorizing your hotel stay the night prior/after the meetings due to the extra travel time needed to get to/from Newport.
Please use the link below to book your room at the Best Western, or you can call the Hallmark and book under the “NOAA” room block. Book early to secure your room!
Meeting hotel: Best Western Plus Agate Inn
- To book use the link below: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.38154.html?groupId=N36RL2U7
- Address: 3019 N Coast Hwy, Newport, OR 97365
- Phone: (541) 265-9411
- Booking deadline: May 1, 2025
Alternate room block: Hallmark Hotel Newport
- Booking deadline: May 1, 2025
- To book, call and reserve under room block “NOAA”
- Address: 744 SW Elizabeth St, Newport, OR 97365
- Phone: (855) 391-2484