Aug. Joint South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico SSC Meeting

Meeting Agenda & Briefing Materials

Thursday, August 4th

South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico SSCs 9:00 am –  12:00 pm

1. Introductions (1/4 hrs)

• Approval of Agenda
• Meeting Procedures

2. Public Comment
3. Southeastern Yellowtail Snapper Interim Analysis (3.0 hrs)
   • Presentation: Shanae Allen and Chris Swanson, FWC-FWRI
     • SAR: Attachment 3a
     • TORs: Attachment 3c
     • Oct. 2020 SSC Report: Attachment 3d
     • South Atlantic ABC Control Rule Attachment 3e
   • Public Comment
   • Actions: Review, discuss, and provide feedback on the Southeastern Yellowtail Snapper interim analysis projections and uncertainties. Apply South Atlantic ABC Control Rule to determine catch level recommendations.
4. Other Joint Committee Business
5. Consensus Statement and Recommendations Review

Lunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

South Atlantic SSC 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

6. Introductions
   • Approval of Minutes from April SSC meeting
     • April 2022 SSC Committee Minutes Attachment 6
7. SEDAR 78: Spanish Mackerel Operational Assessment (3.0 hrs)
   • Presentation: Dr. Erik Williams, SEFSC
     • SAR: Attachment 7a
     • SEDAR 78 Stock Assessment Review Attachment 7b
     • TORs: Attachment 7c
     • General Recreational Survey Data Attachment 7d
     • South Atlantic ABC Control Rule Attachment 7e
   • Public Comment
   • Actions: Review, discuss, and provide feedback on the operational assessment for South Atlantic Spanish Mackerel projections and uncertainties. Apply South Atlantic ABC control rule to determine catch level recommendations.
8. Other Business (1/4 hrs)
9. Public Comment
10. Consensus Statement and Recommendations Review
11. Next Meetings

Staff Lead, South Atlantic: Judd Curtis (judd.curtis@safmc.net)
Staff Lead, Gulf of Mexico: Ryan Rindone (ryan.rindone@gulfcouncil.org)

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Meeting Transcript

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