Emergency Petition to Reduce Salmon Bycatch Denied

On December 21, 2021 an emergency petition was submitted to the Honorable Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, from  Kawerak, Inc., Association of Village Council Presidents, Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission,  Aleut Community of St. Paul Island, and the Bering Sea Elders Group respectfully requesting that the Department of Commerce takes emergency action to eliminate …

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Join the Subsistence Regional Advisory Council

The Federal Subsistence Board is accepting applications through February 28, 2022 to fill seats on the 10 Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils (Councils). Council membership appointments are typically for 3-year terms. There are approximately 38 seats open for appointment among all Councils. The Councils meet at least twice a year and provide recommendations to the Federal Subsistence Board on subsistence management …

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