Magnuson-Stevens Act Implementation

Activity Sheet #N-17.01November 15, 2005
Activity:PACIFIC INSULAR AREAS: Establish areas and associated programs [Sec. 105(e)(1), (2), (5)]
Completion date:December 1, 1997
Product (s):Letter to Governors; Initialed agreements

Overview and scope of task and sub-tasks:

CompletedA. Letter from Southwest Regional Administrator to Governors of Guam, Samoa and

the CNMI advising them of the need to develop marine conservation plans, in

cooperation with the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, conforming to the

Magnuson-Stevens Act National Standards (as amended), Operational Guidelines and

existing FMPs. The marine conservation plans must be submitted for review and

approval to the Secretary. [See also activity N-09.05 above]

C. Support Department of State, Island Governors and WPFMC negotiations of PIAFAs

including agreement terms and conditions conforming to Magnuson-Stevens Act

provisions

D. Completion of negotiations and agreements at the convenience of the Governors of

PIAFA