1. Applying Accountability Measures (AMs) Issue: Inconsistency between regulations at 50 CFR Part 622 and FMPs Text describing the application of AMs in the Council FMPs is not consistent with regulations and with general approach for implementing AMs in the Caribbean. FMPs (2010 and 2011 Caribbean ACL Amendments): “If AMs are triggered, then reduce the length of the fishing season for that species, unit, or complex the year following the trigger determination by the amount needed to prevent such an overage from occurring again. The needed changes will remain in effect until modified by the Council." Regulations at 50 CFR Part 622: –Make reference to FMPs –Do not contain the underlined text –Seasonal closures are not indefinite, which contrasts with FMP descriptions U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 1

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3. Recommendation: Remove inconsistent text from the FMPs through amendments FMP will read: "If AMs are triggered, then reduce the length of the fishing season for that species, unit, or complex the year following the trigger determination by the amount needed to prevent such an overage from occurring again.” U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 3 Next Steps: Motion directing staff to develop plan amendments and associated documents Next Steps: Motion directing staff to develop plan amendments and associated documents