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May 19, 2020 Scallop AP and PDT Webinar

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Objectives:

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Share results of research funded through the Scallop RSA.

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Provide a forum for the public to provide input on the 2021/2022 Scallop RSA research priorities ahead of PDT, AP and Committee meetings. Meeting Materials:

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Past awardees

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Short Reports

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Presentations

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Background

 Scallop RSA program began in 1999  Evolved over time but overall 1.25 million pounds set-aside

each year to fund research projects (over $10mil)

 About 10-15 projects are funded annually  No federal funds – awards in pounds of scallop – allocated

through competitive grants process

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Process

 Process coordinated by NEFSC and NEFMC  Council recommends priorities at June meeting for

summer announcement

 Management and Technical Reviews during the fall  Final project selections early the following year

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Upcoming Meetings (2020)

https://www.nefmc.org/management-plans/scallops

 May 21 – Scallop PDT call  May 26 – Scallop AP Webinar  May 27 – Assessment Oversight Panel (Scallops)  May 28 – Scallop Committee Webinar  June 18 – Scallop AP Webinar  June 19 – Scallop Committee Webinar  June 23-25 – Council Meeting  We will be adding PDT calls later this month.  You need to register in advance of AP and Committee webinars.

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Presentations

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Twelve (12) presentations

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20 minute time slots: ~15 minute talk, then questions

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Thank you to PIs for preparing short reports

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