Reopening of Nominations for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Permanent Advisory Committee

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

Notice of request for nominations; reopening of solicitation for nominations.

NMFS is reopening the solicitation announced on January 21, 2025, in the Federal Register , for nominations (which may include self-nominations) to the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the Permanent Advisory Committee (PAC) as established under the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention (WCPFC) Implementation Act (Act). The PAC, composed of individuals from groups concerned with the fisheries covered by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention (Convention), provides recommendations to the U.S. Commissioners to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (Commission) regarding the deliberations and decisions of the Commission.

NMFS is reopening the solicitation for nominations announced on January 21, 2025 (90 FR 7080). Nominations must be received by Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Nominations, including a letter of interest and a resume or curriculum vitae, should be sent via email to Katrina Poremba at [email protected]. Include in the subject line the nomination for a position as an Advisory Committee member. The following information should be included in the nomination documents: (1) full name, address, telephone, and email address of nominee; (2) nominee's organization(s) or professional affiliation(s) serving as the basis for the nomination, if any; and (3) a background statement, not to exceed one page in length, describing the nominee's qualifications, experience and interests, specifically as related to the fisheries covered by the Convention.