The Council Coordination Committee meeting has been CANCELLED due to the government shutdown.

Agenda and Meeting Materials

• Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

I. 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM: Welcome and Introductions – Mr. Daniel Salerno

•  Adoption of Agenda

II. 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM: Council Updates  - Executive Directors (5 minutes/Council)

•  Regional Council Updates

  • NPFMC – Presentation

  • PFMC – Presentation

  • WPFMC – Presentation

  • GFMC: Presentation

  • CFMC

  • SAFMC

  • MAFMC

  • NEFMC

III. 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: NOAA Fisheries Update and FY 26 Priorities – Mr. Eugenio Piñiero Soler, Ms. Emily Menashes, Mr. Sam Rauch, and Dr. Evan Howell

• 2026 NOAA Priorities update

IV. 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Budget – Mr. Brian Pawlak

• FY26 status and future outlook; Council funding information

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V. 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: NOAA Fisheries Science Updates – Dr. Evan Howell

• Update on NOAA Science Programs

• Survey capability in near term (2026 and beyond)

• Survey modernization: planning, budget, and timelines

VI. 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM: NEPA Working Group Update – Mr. Jonathon Peros/Ms. Cristi Reid

• Update to current status of NEPA guidance and Council input

  • NEPA Work Group Report

  • NEPA Work Group Update Presentation

VII. 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Public Comment – Mr. Daniel Salerno  

 – Recess –

 Thursday, October 16, 2025

VIII. 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Executive Orders Update – Mr. Sam Rauch

• Update on EO 14276

IX. 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Legislative Outlook – Mr. Dave Whaley

• Legislative updates

X. 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Discussion on Priorities and Future Planning

• Update on regional applications of Risk-Value Matrix

• Decisions and action items for next steps in the process

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XI. 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: International Fisheries Issues – Ms. Alexa Cole

• Update on international topics

XII. 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: CMOD Workshop Summary – Ms. Emily Muehlstein

• Workshop Report Presentation

XIII. 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: CCC Communications Group – Mr. Alex Dunn

• Communications Plan for 50th Anniversary

• Communications Work Group Update Presentation

XIV. 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM: MREP Update – Mr. Russ Dunn/Mr. Tim Sartwell

• Recent activities and success metrics

XV. 4:45 PM - 4:55 PM: 2026 CCC Meetings – Ms. Diana Evans

• Recent activities and success metrics

XVI. 4:55 PM - 5:05 PM: 2027 CCC Meetings  – Mr. John Carmichael

• 2027 Meeting plans

XVII. 5:05 PM – 5:15 PM: Public Comment – Mr. Daniel Salerno

XVIII. 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Other Business and Wrap-Up – Mr. Daniel Salerno

• CCC Outcomes and Action Items

– ADJOURN –