CORE
Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education
EA
environmental assessment
EFH
essential fish habitat
ESA
Endangered Species Act
FMP
fishery management plan
MMPA
Marine Mammal Protection Act
NEPA
National Environmental Policy Act
NMFS
National Marine Fisheries Service
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NPFMC
North Pacific Fishery Management Council
OSB
Ocean Studies Board
SSC
scientific and statistical committee
STAR
Stock Assessment Review
TAC
total allowable catch