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WFOA Submits Joint Comments on BOEM Draft Wind Energy Areas

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WFOA Submits Joint Comments on BOEM Draft Wind Energy Areas October 31, 2023 The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has requested input from stakeholders on the proposed Draft Wind Energy Areas off the Oregon Coast. After receiving an extension of the comment period, as requested, the WFOA submitted the following joint comments:   https://wfoa-tuna.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BOEM-2023-0033-0664_attachment_1.pdf   Recent […]

WFOA Submits Joint Request for 30 Day Extension of Comment Period

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WFOA Submits Joint Request for 30 Day Extension of Comment Period September 25, 2023 The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has requested input from stakeholders on the proposed Draft Wind Energy Areas off the Oregon Coast. The WFOA has been following these developments and sending updates to members. Last week the WFOA co-signed a request […]

WFOA Executive Director Appointed to PAC

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WFOA Executive Director Appointed to PAC August 11, 2023 The WFOA’s Executive Director, Clayton Wraith, has been appointed to the Permanent Advisory Committee (PAC) to the U.S. section of the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). In this role Mr. Wraith will join the other committee members in advising the U.S. Commissioners on all proposed […]

WFOA US/Canada Treaty – MEMBER OPINION SURVEY

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WFOA US/Canada Treaty – MEMBER OPINION SURVEY July 15, 2023 During the WFOA annual members meeting the Executive Director gave an update on the ongoing negotiation of the expired fishing and port access regime between the United States and Canada. Earlier this week an additional update was sent out highlighting a proposal from the Canadian […]

Updated IMO Guidelines

Updated IMO Guidelines July 12, 2023 During the annual membership meeting there was an international update provided on the recent rule change by NMFS regarding IMO (International Maritime Organization) numbers. As of June 12th all vessels that are over 12 meters in length and fishing in international waters are required to have an IMO number. […]