**[CALL FOR PROPOSALS]{.underline}**

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its Steller Sea Lion
Mitigation Committee invite proposals to amend the Steller sea lion
protection measures in the Gulf of Alaska or Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands
groundfish fishery management plans or regulations to address pertinent
fishery management problems and concerns. The Council has an amendment
process and has formulated criteria for determination of completeness of
proposals. To be eligible for Council consideration, proposals must
satisfy the criteria outlined below.

**[Please Be Certain to Complete All Portions of this Form. Submit the
Form and Supporting Materials to the Council Offices by [AUGUST 18,
2006.]{.underline} Late proposals may not be reviewed. Additional Sheets
Should Be Added to this Form as Necessary]{.smallcaps}.**

[Instructions]{.underline}: Although some requirements may be
self-evident, the following summarizes Council expectations for each.

> [Brief Statement of Proposal]{.underline} - Provide a single, brief
> paragraph concisely describing the action to be taken. Details should
> be specified on additional sheets.
>
> [Objectives of Proposal]{.underline} - Begin with a concise statement
> of the problem to be solved by the proposal. Attach sheets as
> necessary to fully describe the problem and the implications to U.S.
> fisheries if the problem is not resolved.
>
> [Justification for Council Action]{.underline} - Briefly explain why
> action by the Council is necessary to address and solve the problem.
> Is there any other way the problem can be resolved?
>
> [Foreseeable Impacts of Proposal]{.underline} - Briefly outline the
> effects you think the proposed amendment will have, not only in
> solving the problem but also to other sectors of the fishery.
>
> [Possible Alternative Solutions]{.underline} - Even if Council action
> is required, there is probably more than one solution to the problem
> you have identified. Briefly list possible alternatives to the
> proposed action that the Council could consider.
>
> [Supporting Data and Other Information]{.underline} - Please provide
> any relevant data or other information available to you.
>
> [Off-setting Proposals]{.underline} -- OPTIONAL -- If you have the
> information please provide other actions that might be taken to
> off-set the proposed action.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council welcomes recommendations
that will improve the management procedures used to regulate fisheries
in the Alaskan EEZ. Submission of a completed amendment proposal will
enhance our ability to respond in a rapid and equitable fashion. The
Steller Sea Lion Mitigation Committee intends to review these proposals
and provide recommendations for further action to the Council.

For further information contact Bill Wilson at (907) 271-2809 or
<bill.wilson@noaa.gov>. Submit proposals to Bill Wilson via e-mail or
fax (907-271-2817) or U.S. mail (NPFMC, 605 W 4^th^ Ave, Suite 306,
Anchorage, AK 99501).

**FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN or REGULATORY AMENDMENT PROPOSAL**

**North Pacific Fishery Management Council -- Steller Sea Lion
Mitigation Committee**

[Provide the following information -- attach additional pages as
necessary]{.underline}:

**Name of Proposer: Date:**

**Address:**

**Telephone:**

**Fishery Management Plan:**

**Brief Statement of Proposal:**

**Objectives of Proposal (What is the problem?):**

**Need and Justification for Council Action (Why can\'t the problem be
resolved through other channels?):**

**Foreseeable Impacts of Proposal (Who wins, who loses?):**

**Are there Alternative Solutions? If so, what are they and why do you
consider your proposal the best way of solving the problem?**

**Supporting Data & Other Information. What data are available and where
can they be found? Be specific and cite references.**

**Offsetting Measures. OPTIONAL - What protection measures might be
increased in the region to offset the proposed action?**

**Signature:**