Deadline for comments from participants of the IATTC/WCPFC-NC virtual WG on PBF CDS on the 2nd draft CMM-Resolution (issued 27 May 2020)

In accordance with paragraph 9 of “Chair's Summary of the Second Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) Technical Meeting”, Japan has been leading through a virtual WG the development of a CMM/Resolution on Pacific bluefin tuna CDS.

 

"9. It was agreed to continue the virtual working group led by Japan (Mr. Hirohide Matsushima) in accordance with the following schedule;

By the end of February 2020 Japan will circulate a first round of draft CMM/Resolution among the working group members
By the end of March 2020 Comments on the first draft are to be submitted to Japan from the working group members
By the end of May 2020 Taking into account the comments, Japan will circulate the second draft CMM/Resolution among the working group
By the end of June 2020 Comments on the second draft are to be submitted to Japan from the working group members
One month before the next CDS technical meeting A finalized draft CMM/Resolution will be submitted to the WCPFC Secretariat for circulation among members of the Joint IATTC-WCPFC NC WG"