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Staff recommendations for all areas EXCEPT Canada who took an extra 405,000 pounds due to bycatch issues in Alaska and uncertainty with IPHC models.

Recommendations are below and attached in PDF format.

SEASON dates:

March 17^th to November 7^th 

Regulatory proposals:

Charter halibut area 2C reverse slot limit (U45 inch fish or O68 inch fish): PASSED

Bycatch continued to dominate the meeting, Commissioners expressed interest in continuing to highlight bycatch issues and work with appropriate agencies to address the issue.

IPHC staff to work on mortality estimates for all recreational harvest of released halibut.

IPHC staff will review the slow-up full-down policy for next year.

IPHC staff will evaluate a maximum size limit for the charter halibut fleet in 2C.

2013 meeting, VICTORIA BC January 21^st to 25^th 2013.

2014 meeting, SEATTLE WA January 20^th to 24^th 2014.

 

Halibut Catch Limits 2012 FINAL -PVOA-
Regulatory Area	2009 IPHC Fishery Catch Limits	2010 IPHC Fishery Catch Limits	2011 IPHC Fishery Catch Limit	2012 IPHC STAFF Recommendations	2012 IPHC FINAL Recommendations	Change +/-  2011 to 2012 IPHC Fishery Catch Limit	% Change +/- 2011 to 2012 IPHC Fishery Catch Limit
2Aa	0.95	0.81	0.91	0.989	0.989	0.079	9%
2Bb, includes sport	7.63	7.50	7.65	6.633	7.038	-0.612	-8%
2C	5.02	4.40	2.33	2.624	2.624	0.294	13%
3A	21.7	19.99	14.36	11.918	11.918	-2.442	-17%
3B	10.9	9.90	7.51	5.070	5.070	-2.440	-32%
4A	2.55	2.33	2.41	1.567	1.567	-0.843	-35%
4B	1.87	2.16	2.18	1.869	1.869	-0.311	-14%
4CDEc	3.46	3.58	3.72	2.465	2.465	-1.255	-34%
Total	54.08	50.67	41.07	33.135	33.540	-7.530	-18%
a Includes sport, tribal, and commercial fisheries.
b Includes sport and commercial fisheries.
c Individual catch limits for Areas 4C, 4D, and 4E are determined by the NPFMC catch sharing plan.

The 2012  IPHC annual meeting is in Anchorage Jan 23-27 at the Hilton. 

The meeting schedule is here http://iphc.int/meetings-and-events/20-meetings/252--am2012sched.html

If you can attend in person, the following are available:   The Historic Anchorage Hotel is offering a rate of $92 (includes breakfast), (800) 544-0988 (adjacent to Hilton); mention Halibut Coalition.  For the Hilton, please identify yourself as attending the International Pacific Halibut Commission Annual Meeting (Group Code=IPHC) to receive the special rate and ensure room availability. For reservations please call (907) 265‑7040 or visit the Hilton's IPHC reservation page.

If you are not able to attend in person, you can listen in to certain public sessions via webcast.

Check the schedule and register here: http://iphc.int/meetings-and-events/20-meetings/255-webinarreg.html

The 2012 "Blue Book" is here http://iphc.int/publications/bluebooks/IPHC_Bluebook_2012.pdf

The Petersburg Fish and Game Advisory Committee is having elections and meeting on January 21, 2012 at the Petersburg City Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m. There are up to 15 seats open for election/re-election. Anyone interested in serving on this committee is encouraged to attend.  Following elections, the Petersburg AC will be discussing upcoming Board of Fisheries Southeast Finfish issues.  If you are interested in any of the issues on the table you are highly encouraged to attend this meeting. As always, this meeting is open to the public.

The Petersburg Fish and Game Advisory Committee is a collection of community members from all user groups that come together and discuss fish and game issues and recommend changes to current regulations. They also represent their community before the Board of Fisheries and Board of Game at board meetings.

Notice of Second Meeting:

The Petersburg Fish and Game Advisory Committee is having a second meeting on January 22, 2012 at the Petersburg City Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m. The Petersburg AC will continue with their discussion of upcoming Board of Fisheries Southeast Finfish issues.  If you are interested in any of the issues on the table you are highly encouraged to attend this meeting. As always, this meeting is open to the public.

For more information you may contact Shannon Stone, ADF&G Regional Coordinator – 723.5685

•           We will do our best to provide teleconference services for anyone who is unable to physically attend the meetings, but may be able to call in. Please call or email Shannon Stone for further information regarding teleconference services.

Shannon Stone

Publications Specialist II

Boards Support Section

Alaska Department of Fish and Game

907.465.6097

907.465.6094 (fax)

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First Aid and CPR course, Friday and Saturday January 20^th and 21^st 2012.

Don’t forget, you MUST have someone onboard your vessel certified and up-to-date on CPR and first aid. See the note below from Stacey Dahl at the Petersburg Medical Center for more information.

YOUR VESSEL MUSH HAVE AT LEAST ONE PERSON CERTIFIED IN FIRST AID AND ONE PERSON CERTIFIED IN CPR (A PERSON CERTIFIED IN BOTH FIRST AID AND CPR MAY BE COUNTED FOR BOTH REQUIREMENTS). CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR CARD IS EXPIRED, AND CHECK YOUR CREW TO SEE IF THEIR CARD IS EXPIRED. 

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Coast Guard dockside examinations, Tuesday January 31^st through Friday February 3^rd.

See message below from USCG Fishing vessel safety examiner Scott Wilwert for more information.

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Emergency Procedures and Onboard Drill Conductor Training

Saturday February 4

Icicle Seafoods Cookhouse Cafeteria

Emergency Procedures & Onboard Drill Conductor Course

2 Opportunities for regular Course

February 7 & 8

or - February 9 & 10

at the Tides Inn PETERSBURG

Register now at 907-747-3287 or www.amsea.org

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A First Aid class is on the calendar for Friday and Saturday January 20 and 21.  

Friday will be the AHA Basic First Aid /CPR class and Saturday will
include the Mariner's content.  The Coast Guard requires only the Friday
portion, but the Saturday content is useful in the Mariner's environment
(cold emergencies, hypothermia, cold water near drowning and USCG evacuation
procedures.  Interested parties can sign up for just Friday or for both
Friday and Saturday.

Stacey
518-0861
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Stacey Dahl RN BA BSN

Petersburg City School District

District Nurse

(907) 650-7121

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Subject: USCG Visit to Petersburg

  With the holiday season behind us, we are starting to look toward our annual trip to Petersburg to conduct Dockside Examinations in advance of the GKC/Tanner fishery.  Jim Paul from Ketchikan and I will be coming to Petersburg this year.  Here's what we have planned so far:

Sunday 29 Jan - Arrive in Petersburg

30 Jan - Conduct training for CGC ANACAPA

31 Jan - Finish ANACAPA Training (am) / Dockside Examinations (pm)

1-3 Feb - Dockside Examinations

4 Feb - Teach AMSEA F/V Safety Class (tentative)

  We will send sign-up lists and flyers in the next week or so as well as advertise our presence in the Pilot and on radio.  Although not much has changed since the Authorization Act of 2010 was signed, we certainly are encouraging that all fishermen who will ultimately be affected by the implementation of "mandatory examinations" (those who operate beyond the 3nm line) take advantage of our visit and get a dockside examination.

Scott Wilwert

Fishing Vessel Safety Examiner

USCG Sector Juneau

w:(907)463-2448

c: (907)957-0152