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Pacific Fishery Management Council MEETING NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mr. Chuck Tracy August 1, 2018 503 820 2280 or 866 806 7204 Fax: 503 820 2299 Pacific Fishery Management Council to Hold Meeting in September 2018 to Adopt Management Measures for Ocean Fisheries The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory bodies will meet September 5 12, 2018 in Seattle, Washington to address issues related to groundfish, salmon, coastal pelagic species (CPS), highly migratory species (HMS), and ecosystem based management. The meeting of the Council and its advisory entities will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740 International Blvd., Seattle, Washington 98188; telephone, 206 246 8600. Key agenda items for the meeting include Council considerations to: Adopt Preliminary HMS Biennial Harvest Specifications and Management Measures. Adopt a Revised Swordfish Monitoring and Management Plan for Public Review. Adopt Final Recommendations on HMS Non Deep Set Buoy Gear Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs). Scope the 5 Year Review of the Fishery Ecosystem Plan and Provide Guidance on the Next Steps for the Climate and Communities Initiative. Identify Final Topics for the 2018 Salmon Methodology Review. Adopt Preliminary Changes to the 2019 Halibut Catch Sharing Plan and Annual Regulations for Public Review. Adopt a Range of Alternatives for CPS Amendment 17, Live Bait Fishery Allowance. Adopt Final Terms of Reference for Groundfish and CPS Stock Assessments. Adopt a Preliminary Preferred Alternative for the Groundfish Trawl 5 Year Catch Share Program Review Follow On Actions. Adopt Final Recommendations on Continuing the Midwater Trawl and Gear EFP and on Salmon Bycatch Provisions in New EFPs. Adopt Final Inseason Adjustments for 2018 Groundfish Fisheries as Necessary to Achieve but Not Exceed Annual Catch Limits and Other Management Objectives. Adopt Final Recommendations on the Electronic Monitoring Cost Allocation Procedural Directive. Adopt a Final Research and Data Needs Document. A schedule of advisory body meetings is provided on the last pages of the attached proposed agenda. Copies of briefing materials prepared for the meeting can be found on our website www.pcouncil.org by Monday, August 20, 2018. 1

Meeting Arrangements and Public Comment Guidelines All meetings are open to the public, except for a closed executive session scheduled for 8 a.m. on Friday, September 7 to discuss litigation and personnel matters. For more information on the meetings, refer to the attached proposed detailed agenda. Information is also available on the Council website http://www.pcouncil.org or by calling the Council office at 503 820 2280 or 866 806 7204 (toll free). The public is encouraged to comment, either verbally at the meeting or in writing. Timing of agenda items may change as the meeting progresses, and items not completed on the scheduled day will be carried over to later in the meeting, usually the next day. Oral Public Comments Oral public comments will be accepted during the meeting prior to action on each agenda item. Written Public Comments Written public comments are accepted by the Council via one of the methods described below. The public is encouraged to submit written comments as far in advance of the meeting as possible, either by mail, fax, or email addressed to pfmc.comments@noaa.gov. Electronic copies of written testimony are encouraged, as they facilitate posting to our website. Comments received by 5 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018 will be included in the briefing materials mailed to Council members prior to the meeting. Comments received after August 9 but by 5 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2018 will be distributed to Council members at the onset of the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES AFTER THE AUGUST 27 DEADLINE Comments received after the 5 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2018 date specified above will not be photocopied and distributed by the Council Staff. If they are emailed after that date, you will receive an auto notification that the comments cannot be processed at this time, and you will need to re submit your comments if you want them considered at a future council meeting. Late comments received after the 5 p.m., August 27, 2018 date specified above are required to be in support of oral testimony, and individuals need to hand deliver their comments (preferably in an electronic format) to the Council Secretariat (Cascade 1/2 Room) at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport, no later than 5 p.m. the day before the corresponding agenda item is scheduled on the Council s agenda. These submissions should include the submitter s name, the Council agenda item number, and the Council meeting month and year. They will be posted on the Council s website. The public should be aware that the Council may not have time to thoroughly review extensive written comments submitted at the meeting. The Council s advisory bodies may not have a chance to review such comment. The Council will not pay for comments transmitted to the meeting hotel. Comments submitted that are not in support of the oral testimony may be resubmitted for consideration at a future Council meeting. 2

This meeting is open to the public and is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at 503 820 2411 or 866 806 7204, ext. 411, at least ten business days prior to the meeting date. The meeting of the Pacific Fishery Management Council will also be streamed live on the internet. The broadcasts begin at 10 a.m. Pacific (PT) Friday, September 7, 2018 and continue daily at 8 a.m. through Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Broadcasts end daily at 5:00 p.m. PDT or when business for the day is complete. Only the audio portion and presentations displayed on the screen at the Council meeting will be broadcast. The audio portion is listen only; you will be unable to speak to the Council via the broadcast. To access the meeting online, please use the following link: http://www.gotomeeting.com/online/webinar/join webinar and enter the September Webinar ID, 530 089 227, and your email address. You can attend the webinar online using a computer, tablet, or smart phone, using the GoToMeeting application. It is recommended that you use a computer headset to listen to the meeting, but you may use your telephone for the audio portion only of the meeting. The audio portion may be attended using a telephone by dialing the toll number +1 (562) 247 8321 (not a toll free number), audio access code 240 052 611, and entering the audio pin shown after joining the webinar. Hotel reservations (inside the contracted block) need to be arranged with Ms. Patricia Crouse (Patricia.Crouse@noaa.gov) no later than Wednesday, August 8, 2018. To receive this notice in the future via email, sign up for the PFMC E Mail Notification List at http://www.pcouncil.org/currents/sign up for newsletter and mailing lists/. Pacific Fishery Management Council 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, Oregon 97220-1384 Telephone 503-820-2280 or toll free 866-806-7204, http://www.pcouncil.org 3

Proposed Council Meeting Agenda September 2018 246 th Session of the Pacific Fishery Management Council September 5 12, 2018 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport 18740 International Blvd. Seattle, WA 98188 Phone: 206-246-8600 Wed. Thurs. Sept. 5&6 Friday Sept. 7 Saturday Sept. 8 Sunday Sept. 9 Monday Sept. 10 Tuesday Sept. 11 Wednesday Sept. 12 Closed Session Administrative A listing of times and locations for Advisory Body meetings begins on page 9. Call to Order Open Comment Coastal Pelagic Species Habitat Ecosystem Administrative Highly Migratory Species Groundfish Groundfish Administrative Salmon Administrative Highly Migratory Species Groundfish Pacific Halibut Schedule of Ancillary Meetings begins on page 9 Refer to the Schedule of Ancillary Meetings beginning on page 9 for a complete list of technical and administrative committees, advisory bodies, work groups, state delegations, and special sessions scheduled throughout the week of September 5 12, 2018. Proposed Detailed Agenda begins on next page The following items are on the Pacific Council agenda. However, please note that the timing including the day of the agenda items may change based on the time required for prior agenda items, and the order may change as required to effectively address the issues. Council Action descriptions to adopt imply consideration to adopt; adoption is not mandatory. 1

Friday, September 7, 2018 246 th Session of the Pacific Fishery Management Council September 7 12, 2018 Proposed Detailed AGENDA General Council Session Grand 1/2 Ballroom 8:00 a.m. Closed Executive Session This session is closed to all except Council members, their designees, and others designated by the Council Chair to discuss litigation and personnel matters. 10:00 a.m. A. Call to Order A.1 Opening Remarks Phil Anderson, Chair A.2 Council Member Appointments Barry Thom A.3 Roll Call Chuck Tracy A.4 Executive Director s Report Chuck Tracy A.5 Agenda Phil Anderson a. Council Action: Approve Agenda B. Open Comment Period B.1 Comments on Non Agenda Items Mike Burner c. Council Discussion and Comments as Appropriate C. Coastal Pelagic Species Management C.1 Amendment 17: Live Bait Fishery Allowance Kerry Griffin c. Council Action: Adopt a Range of Alternatives and Consider Adoption of a Preliminary Preferred Alternative D. Habitat D.1 Current Habitat Issues Jennifer Gilden a. Report of the Habitat Committee Eric Wilkins b. Reports and Comments of Management Entities and Advisory Bodies c. Public Comment d. Council Action: Consider Habitat Committee Report and Recommendations 2

Friday, September 7, 2018 continued E. Salmon Management E.1 Salmon Methodology Review Final Topic Selection Robin Ehlke c. Council Action: Identify Priority Projects for Review in 2018 E.2 Update on Salmon Rebuilding Plans Robin Ehlke c. Council Discussion and Comments as Appropriate F. Administrative Matters F.1 Research and Data Needs Document Final Adoption John DeVore c. Council Action: Adopt a Final Research and Data Needs Document Saturday, September 8, 2018 8:00 a.m. Grand 1/2 Ballroom A. Call to Order (reconvene) Phil Anderson A.6 Commencing Remarks Chuck Tracy G. Ecosystem Management G.1 West Coast Ecosystem Based Fishery Management Roadmap Implementation c. Council Discussion and Comments as Appropriate Kit Dahl G.2 Fishery Ecosystem Plan Five Year Review Scoping Kit Dahl c. Council Action: Provide Guidance on the Scope and Schedule of a Potential Five Year Review of the Fishery Ecosystem Plan G.3 Climate and Communities Initiative Update Kit Dahl a. Report from The Nature Conservancy Workshop Gway Kirchner b. Reports and Comments of Management Entities and Advisory Bodies c. Public Comment d. Council Action: Review the Results of the Workshop and Provide Guidance on Next Steps for the Initiative 3

Saturday, September 8, 2018 continued F. Administrative Matters (Continued) F.2 Legislative Matters Jennifer Gilden a. Report of the Legislative Committee Dave Hanson b. Reports and Comments of Management Entities and Advisory Bodies c. Public Comment d. Council Action: Consider Legislative Committee Report and Recommendations H. Highly Migratory Species Management H.1 National Marine Fisheries Service Report Kit Dahl a. Regulatory Activities Heidi Taylor b. Fisheries Science Center Activities Gerard DiNardo c. Reports and Comments of Management Entities and Advisory Bodies d. Public Comment e. Council Discussion H.2 Final Recommendations on Non Deep Set Buoy Gear Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) Kit Dahl c. Council Action: Adopt Final Recommendations on Non Deep Set Buoy Gear EFPs Sunday, September 9, 2018 8:00 a.m. Grand 1/2 Ballroom A. Call to Order (reconvene) Phil Anderson A.7 Commencing Remarks Chuck Tracy H. Highly Migratory Species Management (continued) H.3 Recommend International Management Activities Kit Dahl a. Report from the Joint Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Northern Committee and the Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission Working Group on the Management of Pacific Bluefin Tuna, and Report from the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Northern Committee Meeting Dorothy Lowman b. Reports and Comments of Management Entities and Advisory Bodies c. Public Comment d. Council Action: Provide Recommendations on U.S. Positions at Upcoming Meetings of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission and Other Forums as Appropriate 4

Sunday, September 9, 2018 continued H. Highly Migratory Species Management (continued) H.4 Biennial Harvest Specifications and Management Measures Kit Dahl c. Council Action: Adopt Preliminary Revised Estimates of Reference Point Values, Annual Catch Limits or Other Harvest Objectives and/or Management Measures H.5 Drift Gillnet Performance Metrics Methodology Kit Dahl c. Council Action: Adopt Recommendations on Methods for Estimating Bycatch Relative to Performance Metrics in the Drift Gillnet Fishery H.6 Swordfish Monitoring and Management Plan Brett Wiedoff c. Council Action: Adopt a Revised Preliminary Swordfish Monitoring and Management Plan for Public Review I. Groundfish Management I.1 National Marine Fisheries Service Report Todd Phillips a. Regulatory Activities Aja Szumylo b. Fisheries Science Center Activities Michelle McClure c. Reports and Comments of Management Entities and Advisory Bodies d. Public Comment e. Council Discussion I.2 Amendment 28 Essential Fish Habitat and Rockfish Conservation Area Implementation Update Kerry Griffin c. Council Action: Review Implementation Progress, Adopt Preliminary Fishery Management Plan Amendatory Language for Public Review, and Provide Guidance as Necessary Monday, September 10, 2018 8:00 a.m. Grand 1/2 Ballroom A. Call to Order (reconvene) Phil Anderson A.8 Commencing Remarks Chuck Tracy I. Groundfish Management (continued) I.3 Endangered Species Act Consultation on Eulachon Kit Dahl c. Council Action: Review Draft Incidental Take Statement for Eulachon and Provide Guidance As Necessary 5

Monday, September 10, 2018 I. Groundfish Management (continued) I.4 Stock Assessment Terms of Reference Final Action John DeVore c. Council Action: Adopt Final Terms of Reference for Groundfish and Coastal Pelagic Species Stock Assessments I.5 Methodology Review Preliminary Topic Selection John DeVore c. Council Action: Adopt Preliminary Topics for Review in 2019 I.6 Science Improvement Report John DeVore c. Council Action: Review and Approve Science Improvements for Use in Management I.7 Five Year Catch Share Follow On Action Preliminary Action Jim Seger c. Council Action: Adopt Preliminary Preferred Alternatives for the Five Year Catch Share Program Follow On Actions and Provide Further Guidance as Necessary J. Pacific Halibut Management J.1 2019 Catch Sharing Plan and Annual Regulations Robin Ehlke a. Report of the International Pacific Halibut Commission Steve Keith b. Reports and Comments of Management Entities and Advisory Bodies c. Public Comment d. Council Action: Adopt for Public Review Proposed 2019 Catch Sharing Plan and Annual Regulation Changes Tuesday, September 11, 2018 8:00 a.m. Grand 1/2 Ballroom A. Call to Order (reconvene) Phil Anderson A.9 Commencing Remarks Chuck Tracy F. Administrative Matters (continued) F.3 Electronic Monitoring Program Review and Cost Allocation Procedural Directive Brett Wiedoff a. National Marine Fisheries Service Presentation Brett Alger b. Reports and Comments of Management Entities and Advisory Bodies c. Public Comment d. Council Action: Review the Status of the Electronic Monitoring Program, Provide Guidance on Priority Issues, and Adopt Final Recommendations on the Cost Allocation Procedural Directive 6

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 continued I. Groundfish Management (continued) I.8 Continuing Midwater Trawl and Gear EFP and Salmon Bycatch Provisions in New EFPs Jim Seger c. Council Action: Adopt Final Recommendations on Continuing the Midwater Trawl and Gear EFP and on Salmon Bycatch Provisions in New EFPs I.9 Omnibus Workload Planning Process Jim Seger c. Council Action: Discuss Omnibus Planning Process, Assess Existing Groundfish Workload, and Provide Guidance on Next Steps I.10 Inseason Adjustments Final Action Todd Phillips c. Council Action: Adopt Final Inseason Adjustments for 2018 as Necessary to Achieve but Not Exceed Annual Catch Limits and Other Management Objectives Wednesday, September 12, 2018 8:00 a.m. Grand 1/2 Ballroom A. Call to Order (reconvene) Phil Anderson A.10 Commencing Remarks Chuck Tracy F. Administrative Matters (continued) F.4 Fiscal Matters Patricia Crouse a. Report of the Budget Committee Pete Hassemer b. Reports and Comments of Management Entities and Advisory Bodies c. Public Comment d. Council Action: Consider Budget Committee Report and Recommendation F.5 Approval of Council Meeting Record Phil Anderson a. Council Action: Approve Previous Council Meeting Record F.6 Membership Appointments and Council Operating Procedures Mike Burner c. Council Action: Consider Appointments to Council Committees and Advisory Bodies; Adopt Changes to Council Operating Procedures 7

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 continued F. Administrative Matters (continued) F.7 Future Council Meeting Agenda and Workload Planning Chuck Tracy c. Council Discussion and Guidance on Future Meeting Agenda and Workload Planning ADJOURN 8

246 th Session of the Pacific Fishery Management Council September 5 12, 2018 SCHEDULE OF ANCILLARY MEETINGS Cascade Rooms are on the second level above the Grand Ballroom. Day 1 Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Scientific and Statistical Committee Ecosystem Subcommittee 9 8:00 a.m. Cascade 11 Day 2 Thursday, September 6, 2018 Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel 8:00 a.m. Cascade 12 Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team 8:00 a.m. Cascade 13 Ecosystem Advisory Subpanel 8:00 a.m. Cascade 5/6 Ecosystem Workgroup 8:00 a.m. Cascade 7/8 Habitat Committee 8:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Scientific and Statistical Committee 8:00 a.m. Cascade 11 Legislative Committee 10:00 a.m. Cascade 3/4 Council Secretariat 11:00 a.m. Cascade 1/2 Budget Committee 1:00 p.m. Cascade 3/4 Day 3 Friday, September 7, 2018 Council Secretariat 7:00 a.m. Cascade 1/2 California State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Oregon State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 5/6 Washington State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 11 Ecosystem Advisory Subpanel 8:00 a.m. Cascade 5/6 Ecosystem Workgroup 8:00 a.m. Cascade 7/8 Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel 8:00 a.m. Cascade 12 Highly Migratory Species Management Team 8:00 a.m. Cascade 13 Enforcement Consultants 8:00 a.m. Cascade 3/4 Scientific and Statistical Committee 8:00 a.m. Cascade 11 Chair s Reception 6:00 p.m. Maxi s (14th Floor) Day 4 Saturday, September 8, 2018 Council Secretariat 7:00 a.m. Cascade 1/2 California State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Oregon State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 5/6 Washington State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 11 Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Groundfish Management Team 8:00 a.m. Cascade 7/8 Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel 8:00 a.m. Cascade 12 Highly Migratory Species Management Team 8:00 a.m. Cascade 13 Enforcement Consultants As Necessary Cascade 3/4

Day 5 Sunday, September 9, 2018 Council Secretariat 7:00 a.m. Cascade 1/2 California State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Oregon State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 5/6 Washington State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 11 Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Groundfish Management Team 8:00 a.m. Cascade 7/8 Enforcement Consultants As necessary Cascade 3/4 Day 6 Monday, September 10, 2018 Council Secretariat 7:00 a.m. Cascade 1/2 California State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Oregon State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 5/6 Washington State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 11 Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Groundfish Management Team 8:00 a.m. Cascade 7/8 Enforcement Consultants As necessary Cascade 3/4 Day 7 Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Council Secretariat 7:00 a.m. Cascade 1/2 California State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Oregon State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 5/6 Washington State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 11 Groundfish Advisory Subpanel 8:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Groundfish Management Team 8:00 a.m. Cascade 7/8 Enforcement Consultants As necessary Cascade 3/4 Day 8 Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Council Secretariat 7:00 a.m. Cascade 1/2 California State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 9/10 Oregon State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 5/6 Washington State Delegation 7:00 a.m. Cascade 11 PFMC 8/1/2018 10:53 AM 10

BC: Budget Committee COP: Council Operating Procedures CPSAS/MT: Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel/ Mgmt Team DSBG: Deep-Set Buoy Gear EAS/EWG Ecosystem Advisory Subpanel/ Workgroup EBFM: Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management EC: Enforcement Consultants ED: Executive Director EFH/RCA: Essential Fish Habitat/Rockfish Conservation Area EFP: Exempted Fishing Permit FPA: Final Preferred Alternative GAP/GMT: Groundfish Advisory Subpanel /Mgmt Team HC: Habitat Committee HMS: Highly Migratory Species HMSAS/MT: HMS Advisory Subpanel/ Mgmt Team LC: Legislative Committee NMFS: National Marine Fisheries Service PPA: Preliminary Preferred Alternative R&D: Research and Data ROA: Range of Alternatives SDC: Status Determination Criteria SSC: Scientific and Statistical Committee PROPOSED PACIFIC COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA, SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2018 IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 8/1/2018 11:06 AM Acronyms Fri, Sept. 7 Sat, Sept. 8 Sun, Sept. 9 Mon, Sept. 10 Tue, Sept. 11 Wed, Sept. 12 CLOSED SESSION 8 AM H. HIGHLY MIGRATORY Discuss Litigation & Personnel Matters (2 hr) Wed, Sept. 5 8 am SSC Ecosystem Subcommittee 11 am Secretariat 8 am SSC 8 am CPSAS & CPSMT 8 am HC 8 am EAS & EWG 10 am LC 1 pm BC A. CALL TO ORDER 10 AM 1-5. Opening Remarks, Roll Call, ED Report, Approve Agenda (30 min) B. OPEN COMMENT 1. Comments on Non- Agenda Items (30 min) C. COASTAL PELAGIC SPECIES 1. Amendment 17: Live Bait Fishery Allowance ROA/PPA (2 hr) D. HABITAT 1. Habitat Issues (1 hr) E. SALMON 1. Methodology Review Final Topic Selection (30 min) 2. Update on Rebuilding Plans (1 hr) F. ADMINISTRATIVE 1. R&D Needs Document Final Adoption (30 min) G. ECOSYSTEM 1. West Coast EBFM Roadmap Implementation Plan (1 hr) 2. Fishery Ecosystem Plan 5-Year Review Scoping (2 hr) 3. Climate and Communities Initiative Update (2 hr) F. ADMINISTRATIVE 2. Legislative Matters (1 hr) H. HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES 1. NMFS Report (1 hr) 2. Final Recommendations on Non-DSBG EFPs (1 hr) SPECIES 3. Recommend International Mgt. Activities (2 hr) 4. Biennial Management Measures: SDCs and Reference Points (1hr 30 min) 5. Drift Gillnet Performance Metrics Methodology (1 hr) 6. Swordfish Monitoring and Management Plan (1 hr 30 min) I. GROUNDFISH 1. NMFS Report (1 hr) 2. Amendment 28 EFH/RCA Review (1 hr) I. GROUNDFISH 3. Endangered Species Act Consultation on Eulachon (1 hr) 4. Groundfish and Coastal Pelagic Species Stock Assessment Terms of Reference (30 min) 5. Methodology Review Prelim. Topic Selection (1 hr) 6. Science Improvement Report (30 min) 7. 5-Year Catch Share Follow On Actions PPA (4 hr) J. PACIFIC HALIBUT 1. 2A Catch Sharing Plan Preliminary Changes (1 hr) F. ADMINISTRATIVE 3. Electronic Monitoring Program Update and Cost Allocation Procedural Directive Comment (2 hr) I. GROUNDFISH 8. Continuing Midwater Trawl & Gear EFP and Salmon Bycatch Provisions in New EFPs Final Recommendations (2 hr) 9. Omnibus Workload Planning Process Discussion(2 hr) 10. Final Inseason Management (2 hr) F. ADMINISTRATIVE 4. Fiscal Matters (30 min) 5. Approve Council Meeting Record (15 min) 6. Membership Appointments & COPs (1 hr) 7. Future Council Meeting Agenda & Workload Planning (2 hr) Thu, Sept. 6 8 hr 8 hr 8 hr 8 hr 8 hr 3.75 hr 7 am State Delegations 7 am State Delegations 7 am State Delegations 7 am State Delegations 7 am State Delegations 8 am Secretariat 8 am Secretariat 8 am Secretariat 8 am Secretariat 8 am Secretariat 8 am SSC 8 am HMSAS & HMSMT 8 am EAS & EWG 8 am EC 6 pm Chair s Reception 8 am GAP & GMT 8 am HMSAS & HMSMT Ad Hoc EC 8 am GAP & GMT Ad Hoc EC 8 am GAP & GMT Ad Hoc EC 8 am GAP & GMT Ad Hoc EC estimates are approximate; not reliable for planning attendance or participation. Agenda Items may be cancelled or rescheduled under agenda approval at the meeting s onset and adjustments are possible as the meeting progresses. 7 am State Delegations 8 am Secretariat 8/1/2018 11:06 AM