Nov. 15, 2011: We released the 2011 Pinniped – Fishery Interaction Task Force Report (PDF 166KB)
Oct. 6, 2011: We announced that the reconvened Pinniped – Fishery Interaction Task Force will meet Oct. 24, 2011.
Comments received on the states' application (PDF 885KB) are posted to Regulations.gov. In the "Enter Keyword" field, enter the docket number, "NOAA-NMFS-2011-0216" and click "Search".
Dec. 21, 2010: We released the 2010 Pinniped – Fishery Interaction Task Force Report; link to 2010 Pinniped – Fishery Interaction Task Force materials
Oct. 13, 2010: We released the 2010 Section 120 Evaluation & Task Force Instructions (PDF 82KB) & list of 2010 Task Force Members
Sept. 9, 2010: We announced that we're reconvening the Pinniped – Fishery Interaction Task Force in a letter to the task force members members. (PDF 60KB) This action follows the third field season of sea lion removals in accordance with the Letter of Authorization to the states. (PDF 414KB)
Nov. 7, 2007: We released the 2007 Pinniped – Fishery Interaction Task Force Report; link to 2007 Pinniped – Fishery Interaction Task Force materials
Aug. 2, 2007: We announced establishment of a Pinniped – Fishery Interaction Task Force. The task force assignment is to recommend whether to approve the request by Oregon, Washington and Idaho for authority to lethally remove California sea lions that feed on ESA-listed salmon in the lower Columbia River.
