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ActionItemsandPerformanceMetrics

Objective:ResearchandMonitoring

ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)ActionstoIdentifyUnderservedCommunitiesandTheir Needs,ConductCollaborativeResearch,andAssessImpactsofManagementDecisions

Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions

SERO:SFD

SEFSC: SFD;SSRG

SEFSC: SSRG

SERO:SFD

Analyzefactorsthatholdbackunderservedpersonsfrom enteringfederallymanagedfisheries.

Expanddemographicdatacollectionandundertakeinterview worktobetterdefineandthoroughlyidentifybothplace-based andnon-placebasedunderservedcommunitiesinthecoastal andislandregionsoftheSoutheast;examinehistorical factors/processesthathaveledtostatusasunderserved;and establishstrategiesforimprovinglinkagesbetweensuch communities,NOAAFisheries,andtheCouncils.

Partnerwiththeregionalfisherymanagementcouncils,andwith otherfederalagencies,toexplorenewanddifferenttoolsfor identifyingandbetterunderstandingunderservedcommunities, andforexaminingvulnerabilitiestosourcesofchangeamong suchcommunities Useresultsfromthisworktoinform definitionsandprinciplesofequityastheserelatetohuman aspectsofmarinefisheriesandfisherymanagementinthe Southeastandelsewhereinthenation

Metrics

Pilotbarriersanalysisis conductedforaselectfishery orfisheries

Humancapital/demographic dataobtained

Demographicassessments completedatlocal/regional levels

Stakeholderanalyses completedatregionallevels

SEFSC: SSRG

SERO:SFD

SEFSC: SSRG, EBFM

SurveycrewmembersintheSouthAtlanticandanalyzethe resultsofcrewsurveysintheGulfofMexicoandSouthAtlantic toimproveunderstandingofEEJ-relevantaspectsoffisheriesin eachsub-region

Workwiththeregionalfisherymanagementcouncilstoinvolve underservedcommunitiesinparticipatoryresearchandcitizen sciencedesignedtointegrateLEK/TEKandstakeholder values/preferencesintothefisherymanagementprocess(e.g., throughuseoftheGulfofMexicoCouncil’sFisherman FeedbackTool,SouthAtlanticCouncil’sfisheryperformance reports,andotherstrategies).

Presentationsofsummary resultstoCouncils

Technicalreports/publications generatedtoinformfishery managementprocessinGulf andSouthAtlantic

Evidenceofparticipationof underservedcommunitiesin engagementefforts, workshops,andcitizen scienceinitiatives

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Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics

SEFSC: SFD;SSRG

SERO:SFD

SEFSC: SFD;SSRG

SERO:SFD

Identifyandanalyzetheinterrelatedsocial,cultural,and economiceffectsofmanagementdecisionsthatallocateorlimit allocationoflivingmarineresourcesamongfisheryparticipants inunderservedcommunities,prioritizingthefocusofthiswork incollaborationwiththeregionalfisherymanagementcouncils

ConductsystematicinterviewworkwithIFQparticipants,with personswhoaspiretoattainshares,andwithprogrammanagers toidentifyIFQ-relatedchallengesandpossiblesolutionstosuch challenges

Fisheries-specificallocation assessmentsanddecisions considerimpactson participantsfrom underservedcommunities

AnalysisofIFQ-related challengesisconductedfor keyIFQprograms

AnalysisofIFQimpactson underservedcommunities integratedinto5yearreviews

SEFSC: SFD;SSRG

SERO:SFD

Conductresearchandanalysiswithacademicandotherfederal partnersandregionalfisheriesmanagementbodiestoexamine theextentandimplicationsofseafoodimportsonfleetsand fisheriesinkeyfisheriesintheSoutheastregion.

Assessmentsoftheeconomic andsocialeffectsofseafood importationonkeySoutheast fisheriesproduced,reviewed, anddisseminatedtofishery analystsanddecision-makers intheSoutheast

Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionstoIdentifyUnderservedCommunitiesandTheirNeeds, ConductCollaborativeResearch,andAssessImpactsofManagementDecisions

SEFSC: SSRG

SERO:DIR

Conductasituationalanalysisofmarine aquaculturedevelopmentintheU.S. Caribbeantoidentifyformsofaquaculture thatarebest-suitedtoregionalconditionsand exploreopportunitiesformoreaccessible pathwaysforauthorizingsmall-scaleor experimentalprojects.

Formalassessmentoflocal capacityandlimitationsof scaleindevelopingoffshore aquacultureprojectsinthe U.S.Caribbeanis completed

Resultsarecommunicated ineachislandareawhere interestinoffshore aquaculturehasbeen expressedtogovernment

StaffTimeand Travel Funding,Other

SERO:SFD

SEFSC: EBFM(IEA); SSRG Workwithunderservedfisheryparticipants, NOAASeaGrant,andstateandterritorial partnersindisasterresponseagenciesto identifycorechallengesandlessonslearned fromrecentandhistoricdisasterevents, includingeffectiverecoverystrategies;review andusethisinformationtohelpimproveand monitordisasterresponseeffortsinthe Southeast

Experience-informed fishery-specificdisaster guidancedocumentsare produced,reviewed,and disseminated

StaffTime Funding, Translation Funding,Other

Longer-Term(Unfunded)Actions DependentonAdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed
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Who Longer-Term(Unfunded)Actions DependentonAdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed

SEFSC: SSRG

SEFSC:SFD; SSRG

SERO:SFD

SERO:SFD

SEFSC: SSRG

SEFSC: SSRG

SERO:SFD

Conductsocialscienceresearchtoidentifyand examinefactorsthathindertheentryof underservedpersonsintoaquaculture,and potentialopportunitiesandchallengesthat aquaculturedevelopmentmaypresentfor underservedcommunitiesaroundthe Southeast.

Conductanoverallassessmentofequityin domesticmarinefisheries,withattentionto equityfromthebottomup fromthebaseof seafoodconsumersandanglerstoregional commercialandrecreationalfisheries

Researchtheimportanceofdiversificationof operationsinfederallymanagedfisheries (wherediversificationreferstoinvolvementin multiplecommercialfisheries,useofdual charter/commercialpermits,andinvolvement inbothstateandfederalfisheries);includethis informationincumulativeimpactanalyses wherepossible

Researchthesocialandeconomicimpactsof fisherymanagementmeasuresrelativetothe projectedimpactsofsuchmeasures-withthe dualintentofenablingbetteradaptationand avoidinganyunintendedconsequencesamong underservedparticipants.

Researchandanalysisof prospectivefederalwaters aquaculturedevelopment aroundtheSoutheast completed,withspecific focusonpotentialbenefits andchallengesfor underservedcommunities

Awell-developed assessmentisproduced, reviewed,and disseminated

Reportonoperational diversificationgenerated foreachsub-regioninthe Southeast

StaffTime

Funding, Travel

SEFSC: SSRG

SERO:SFD

SEFSC: SSRG

SERO:SFD

Analyzethesocial,cultural,andeconomic impactsofNOAAFisheriesservicesand managementdecisions(e.g.,fisheries management,aquaculture,climatechangeand habitatconservation)onunderserved communities.

Examinebarriersandinequitiesexperienced bywomeninvolvedinorseekinginvolvement indomesticmarinefisheries,andidentify potentialmeansformitigatingsuchchallenges andformonitoringmitigationoutcomes.

Technicalreportis developedtoidentifyand examineempiricalimpacts inrelationtothose projectedinselectregional fisheryamendments

Numberofreportsorother documentsthatintegrate social,cultural,and economicimpactsto underservedcommunities

Technicalreportis developedtoexamine barriersandchallenges amongfemalesinvolvedin orseekinginvolvementin domesticmarinefisheries

StaffTime

Funding, Training

StaffTime Funding,Travel Funding,Other

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SEFSC: SSRG

SERO:SFD

Incollaborationwithfisheryparticipants, conductin-depthsocialscienceresearch, analyze,andcommunicatethefullrangeof challengesinvolvedincommercialfishingas itisundertakenbytheunderservedinthe Southeast

SEFSC:SFD; SSRG

SERO:SFD

SERO:DIR; SFD

SEFSC:DIR

Undertakeprimaryandsecondarysource researchtoidentify,describe,andanalyze "subsistence"orconsumption-orienteduseof federalfisheryresourcesandrelated dimensionsoffishing-orientedcommunitiesin eachsub-regionoftheSoutheast.

Examinecurrentdecision-makingprocesses forbothfisheriesgovernanceandNOAA Fisheriesoperationsinordertoassessequity, thenatureandflowofbenefits,andhowsuch processesarestructuredandcouldpotentially beimproved

Objective:PoliciesandPlans

Descriptiveanalysisof contemporarychallenges associatedwithcommercial fishingintheSoutheastis disseminatedtofishery analysts,decision-makers, andstakeholders

Technicalreportdescribing andanalyzingsubsistence orconsumption-motivated pursuitanduseofliving marineresourcesinthe Southeastregionis produced,reviewed,and disseminated

Internalreportisproduced toexamineprocedural equityinfisheries-specific decision-makingprocesses andinrelationtoNMFS operations

StaffTime

Funding, Translation Funding,Other

StaffTime

Funding, Translation Funding,Other

StaffTime

ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)ActionstoEnsurethatourPoliciesPromoteEqual OpportunitiesforAllandDoNotCreateUnintendedInequitiesorUnequalBurdensfor UnderservedCommunities

Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics

SERO:DIR

SEFSC:DIR, SSRG

SERO: Regional ClimateTeam

Collaboratewithunderservedcommunitiestoidentifyand incorporatecommunityobjectivesintoaquaculturegrantsand researchopportunitiesanddevelopalistofbestpracticesdesignedto helpfutureprojectsgrowattheappropriatescopeandscale

SEFSC: Regional ClimateTeam IncorporatenationalandregionalEEJgoals,objectives,andactions, whereapplicable,intothenextversionoftheSoutheastClimate RegionalActionPlan

SEFSC:DIR, SFD WorkwithNOAAFisheriesobserverprogramtodetermineifany policychanges(e.g.,training,dresscodeoruniform,bilingual recruitmentincentives)areappropriatetoaddressEEJobjectives. Developaone-pagerthatexplainsthepurposeoftheobserver

Underservedcommunity objectivesforaquaculture areidentifiedandadvanced inaquaculturegrant opportunitiesandbest practicesguidance documents

Numberofregional climateactionsthat advanceSoutheastEEJ ImplementationPlan objectives

Learnedinformationabout relevantbarriersintheSE, andpotentialsolutions,is sharedwithobserver

Who Longer-Term(Unfunded)Actions DependentonAdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed
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Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics

SERO:DIR SFD program,dataconfidentialityandsharingrequirements,andhowthe datawillbeusedforscienceormanagement

programleadershipand staff

One-pagerdevelopedto explainthepurposeofthe programandhowdatawill besharedandused

SEFSC:DIR

SERO:DIR

SERO:DIR; SFD

SEFSC:DIR

Establishbestpracticesforthedevelopmentanduseoffishersurveys intheSoutheast,including:(a)useofplainlanguage,(b)making contentasbriefaspossible,(c)translatingcontenttotheappropriate primarylanguages,and(d)consistentlyprovidingtechnicalassistance tothosetakingthesurveys

CollaboratewithHQtoexplorehowtheNationalSeafoodStrategy canaddresstradeandothermarketissuesimpactingfishery performance,includingthroughdevelopmentoflocalmarketsfor domesticproductanddomesticseafoodcampaigns,improvedand well-enforcedseafoodlabelingpractices,consumereducation,and increasedfundingandenforcementtocombatIUUseafoodimportsespeciallyduringlocalharvestclosures.

● Engageunderservedcommunitiesinashrimpfisherypilot programthatworksacrossfederalagenciest(e.g.,ITA,FDA, USDA,SeafoodInspection)tohelpachievetheshort,medium, andlongtermgoalsandobjectivesoftheregionalshrimp fisheries.

● ConsiderwhetherstrategiesemployedbytheCulebraFishing Associationpilotinitiativestoreducenutritionalinsecurityand makelocalseafoodmoreaccessibletounderservedcommunities couldbeexpandedtoothercommunities/regions.

● ReviewFAO'sVoluntaryGuidelinesforsecuringsustainable small-scalefisheriesinthecontextoffoodsecurityandpoverty eradicationanddiscusswiththeCaribbeanCounciltheirpotential forassistingsmall-scalefisheriesintheU.S.Caribbean

Bestpracticesestablished

SERO:SFD

SEFSC:DIR; SSRG

SERO:DIR; SFD

PursueasafefishingzonedesignationbytheInternationalMaritime OrganizationforLangBankalongtheeasternsideofSt Croixto preventdisruptionoffishingactivitiesbylargevesselstransitingthe area

Numberofissuesaffecting underservedcommunities addressedbytheNational SeafoodStrategy

Shrimppilotprogramis developedandexecuted

Culebra’sFishing Associationpilotinitiatives andFAOguidelinesare reviewedforbroader applicabilityin collaborationwiththe CaribbeanCouncil

Engagetheregionalfisherymanagementcouncilsinidentifying andaddressinganybarriersthatmayunintentionallyleadtothe systemicexclusionofunderservedcommunities Encouragethe councilstocontinuetheireffortstoincorporateEEJprinciples intooperatingprocedures,codesofconduct,anddailypractice bymembers,staff,andadvisorypanelstoavoidunintentional barrierstoequitableinvolvementinregionalmarinefisheries

NOSisconsultedforinput onhowtoapplyforthe designation

Relevantpaperworkis submittedandtrackedto finaldecision

Councilpoliciesand protocolsarereviewedand updatedasappropriateto ensureharassment prevention,training,and codesofconduct

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Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics

SERO:DIR; SFD

SEFSC:DIR; SFD;SSRG

SERO:DIR

SEFSC:DIR

Identifyandpresenttoregionalfisherymanagementcouncilskey barriersthatcanhinderunderservedcommunityaccesstoGulfof MexicoreeffishandSouthAtlanticsnappergrouperfisheries(eg, eligibilitycriteria,accesstocapital)andcollaboratewiththeCouncils toexploreandidentifypotentialoptionsforaddressingidentified barriers Developaplan,strategy,andscheduleforaddressingthose itemsthatNOAAFisheriescanaddressindependently(eg, communication,administrative,system,marketplaceissues)andfor workingwiththeCouncilstoidentifyoptionstoaddressthe remainingchallenges

● PrioritizeNOAAFisheriesSoutheastworkonGulfCouncil fisherymanagementplanamendmentsdesignedtoaddress identifiedbarriersintheGulfIFQfisheriesandincreaseIFQ marketplacetransparencybycreatinganinformationmessage boardthatadvertisespeople'sintenttosellsharesorallocation, andprovidinginformationabouttheaveragepriceofshares, allocation,andex-vesselvaluesoflandings,asappropriate.

● WorkwiththeSouthAtlanticandCaribbeanCouncilsto proactivelyeliminateorminimizeanybarriersassociatedwiththe designofnewlimitedaccessprogramsproposedbytheCouncils forthecommercialorfor-hirefisheries.

WorkwithNOAAGeneralCounselandNOAAFisheriesHQoffices todeveloppolicyguidanceaddressinguseofstipends,travel reimbursement,andliaisonactivitiestosupportunderserved communityengagementobjectives.

Informationissharedwith regionalfishery managementcouncilsto communicate(a)factors thatconstrainaccessto permitsandshares,and(b) strategiesthatcould alleviatesuchconstraints (suchas,butnotlimitedto, thoseidentifiedhere)

Policyguidancedeveloped

Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionstoEnsurethatourPoliciesPromoteEqualOpportunitiesforAll andDoNotCreateUnintendedInequitiesorUnequalBurdensforUnderservedCommunities

Who Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionsDependenton AdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed

SERO:OMI

SERO:DIR; SFD

SEFSC:SSRG

Simplifyfisherypermitapplicationandrenewal processesandprovideeasy-to-accesstechnicalsupport forusebyapplicants.

ReviewandapplyNovember2022WhiteHouse guidanceandimplementationmemotodevelopapolicy frameworkfor:

● Understandinglocalandtraditionalecological knowledge;

● Growingandmaintainingpositiverelationships neededtoappropriatelygatherlocalandtraditional ecologicalknowledge;and

● Considering,including,andapplyingsuch knowledgewhenappropriateinfisherydata collection,science,andmanagement,and aquacultureplanninganddevelopment;and

Fisherfeedback StaffTime Funding, Translation

Alocaland traditional ecological knowledgepolicy frameworkis established StaffTime Funding, Travel

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incorporatingideasandlessonslearnedfromother regionswhereapplicable

Objective:Benefits

ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)ActionstoDistributeBenefitsEquitablyAmongCommunities byIncreasingAccesstoOpportunitiesforUnderservedCommunities Who

SERO:ALL

SEFSC:ALL

SERO:SFD;OMI

SEFSC:SFD; OMI

Trackandreportonthepercentageofgrants,experimentalfishing permits,andotherbenefitsandopportunitiesallocatedto underservedcommunities.

Identifyandaddresspotentialbarriersandresultinginequities thatunderservedcommunitiesmayfacewhenaccessingagency acquisitionandfinancialassistanceopportunities

● WorktoincorporateEEJconsiderationsintobestpracticesfor designingcompetitivefundingopportunities,recruiting applicants,reviewingapplications,selectingrecipients,etc

● Provideongoingtechnicalsupport,includinggrant-writing seminars,forunderservedpersonspursuingNMFS opportunities

Trackingandreporting mechanismsdeveloped

Trackingandreporting mechanismsusedto analyzetheallocationof resourcestounderserved communities

Numberof grant/funding/contracting programselectioncriteria reviewedandmodified

Feedbackonaccessibility ofbenefitsandservices

Documentedincreasein technicalsupportand grant-writingseminars providedtounderserved communities

SERO:DIR

SEFSC:ALL

SERO:DIR;SFD

SEFSC:DIR; SSRG

WorkwithHBCUsandotherminorityservinginstitutionsto developorsupportscholarship,internship,andmentorship opportunitiesforlocalresidentstotrainandremainin/contribute totheircommunities;forexample,Career,Technical,and AgriculturalEducationvocationalfisheriestrackandMinorities inAquacultureInternshipProgram

Numberofscholarships andinternshipsawarded toadvanceparticipation ofyouthin mission-related educationalprograms

Numberofpaidinterns employedfrom underserved communities

Promotetheconsiderationofunderservedcommunityneedsin federalfisherydisasterassistanceallocationsincollaboration withHQ,states/territories,andotherpartners.

● Proactivelyworkwithfishingcommunitiestoidentify priorityneeds.

Newcommunication pathwaysestablishedto shareinformationon underservedcommunity needs

Who Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionsDependenton AdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed
Metrics
ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions
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Who

ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics

● CommunicatepriorityneedstoFEMA,state,territory,and otherfederalpartners

● Exploreoptionsforincorporatingunderservedcommunity objectivesintospendplanguidance

● Trainstaffworkinginstateandterritorialagenciesintheuse oftheCommunitySocialVulnerabilityIndicators(CSVI) Toolboxandothertoolsthatcouldbeusedtoincorporateand considercommunityvulnerabilityinformationinresponse andreliefefforts

Selectstateandterritorial agencystaffaretrainedin useofsocialvulnerability indicators

SERO:DIR;SFD

SEFSC:DIR;SFD

SERO:DIR;SFD

SEFSC:SSRG

Collaboratewithotherfederalagenciesandstateandlocal governmentstoexploreandpursueopportunitiestopreserve existinginfrastructureandidentifysuitablelocationsandfunding supportforthedevelopmentofmoresustainable,resilient workingwaterfrontswithicehouses,docks,andcoldstorage facilities Locatenewfacilitiesinunderservedcommunities wherepossibleandconsiderincorporatingcommunity "evacuationordisastercenters"thatcansupportcritical infrastructureneedsfollowingdisasterevents Workwiththe DepartmentofTransportationtoevaluatehow2024revisionsto thePortInfrastructureDevelopmentProgramcansupportthis work.

CollaboratewithNOAAFisheriesFinanceProgramtodevelop anddistributeinformationinmultiplelanguagesaboutthevarious optionsavailableinsideandoutsideNOAAandtheDepartment ofCommercetoassistunderservedcommunitiesinaccessing capitalandotherformsofassistancetoenablethemto successfullycompeteforlimitedaccessfisheryandaquaculture opportunitiesandmaintainprofitablebusinesses(e.g., https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/information-about-loan-o pportunities-available-individual-fishing-quota-ifq, https://www.usgrants.org/business/fishing-companies).

Grants/fundingidentified andpursuedtosustain, maintain,upgrade,or developresilientworking waterfronts

Viableoptionsfor enablingaccesstocapital andfinancialassistance areidentified

SERO:PRD; HCD;SFD

SEFSC:SSRG

SERO:DIR

SEFSC:DIR; SSRG

UseESA/EFHconsultationresponsibilitiestopromotethe collectionofdataneededtomonitorandaddresstheimpactsof majorinfrastructureprojectsonNOAAFisheriestrustresources; withthegoalofincreasingattentiontothoseresourcesvaluedor reliedonbyunderservedcommunities Considerlessonslearned fromthebluejusticemovementforsmall-scalefisheries(see Farmeryetal,2021;Campbelletal,2021),inrelationtoother blueeconomysectorsbeingdevelopedintheUS Caribbean

CollaborateacrossNOAAtopromotetheevaluationofnatural resourceinjuries(includinglosthumanuse,aswellassocial, cultural,andeconomicbenefits)bornebyunderserved communities,theequitableallocationofrestorationprojectsfor thoseinjuries,andeffectivemonitoringtoinformneeded adaptations

EFHConservation Recommendationsand ESATermsand Conditions/Reasonable andPrudentAlternatives promotemonitoringand mitigationofimpactsto resourcesofknownvalue tounderserved communities

Numberofnatural resourcedamage assessmentcaseswith explicitconsiderationof naturalresourceand humanuselossesborneby underservedcommunities

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SERO:WindTeam

SEFSC:Wind Team

Continuetoworkwithfederalpartnerstoprioritize communicationandcollaborationwithunderservedcommunities directlyaffectedbyoffshorewindenergyprojectstominimize navigationalhazardsanduserconflicts

Stakeholderfeedbackon windenergyareasand leasingproposals

Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionstoDistributeBenefitsEquitablyAmongCommunitiesby IncreasingAccesstoOpportunitiesforUnderservedCommunities

SEFSC:DIR

SERO:SFD; OMI

SEFSC:DIR; OMI;SSRG

Advanceandimproveterritorialfisheries scienceandmanagementbyincreasing fundingfordatacollection,processing,and analysis,andprioritizingenforcementinthe region

Prioritizethecollectionofdatato supportecosystem-basedmanagement strategies

Partnerwithterritorialgovernment agenciestoinvestinapermanentresearchand reportingprocessthatperiodicallygeneratesa fullsocio-economicanalysisoffishinginthe US Caribbean,wheresuchwork:(a)builds uponhistoricalbaselinedatasets,(b)fosters localtrustinNOAAFisheriesandresearchin theregion,and(c)involveslocalresidentsin thedatacollectionprocess.

CollaboratewithHBCUsandother minority-servinginstitutions,tribalcolleges, theaquacultureaindustry,fishers,andother underservedcommunitymemberstodevelop orsupporthighschooltechnicalcoursesand othervocationaltrainingandtechnical assistanceprogramsinfishingandmarine aquaculture,withafocusonunderserved communitymembers.

Percentageincreasein fundingforenhanced US Caribbeanfisheries managementand Caribbean-related enforcementpriorities

Percentageincreasein numberofstocksfor whichstatus determinationscanbe made,includingthrough useofindicator-based approaches

Numberofprojects funded StaffTime Funding,Other

Numberofvocational programsdevelopedor supportedthatare accessibletounderserved communitymembers

Rateofjobplacement StaffTime Funding, Translation Funding,Other

Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics andengagementin
restorationplanning
Who Longer-Term(Unfunded)Actions DependentonAdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed
SERO:DIR
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Objective:OutreachandEngagement

ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)ActionstoBuildRelationshipswithUnderservedCommunities toBetterUnderstandtheirEngagementPreferences,andImproveInformationSharingWithAll Communities

Who

SERO:DIR

SEFSC:DIR

ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions

OrganizeafacilitatedworkshopbetweenNOAAFisheriesand regionalNOAASeaGrantprogramstoinstitutionalizenew communicationpathwayswithunderservedcommunities

Metrics

NOAAFisheries-Sea Grantworkshopis completedandrelated communicationprotocol developed

SERO:DIR

SEFSC:DIR

SERO:DIR

SEFSC:DIR;SSRG

Establishanapproachtosupportroutinetranslationservicesat SEROandtheSEFSCforscientific,policy,andopportunity messaging.Thisshouldincludeuseoftheagency’sState Departmentcontract,ArtificialIntelligencetranslation services,andpotentiallyregional-scalecontractsifandas fundingisidentifiedforthatpurpose.

Partnerwithidentifiedunderservedcommunitymembersto developculturallyappropriatestrategiesforimproving communicationwithunderservedcommunitiesinawaythat addressesthefullrangeofbarriers,includingtechnological, language,andliteracylimitationsandissues,withprospective communicationoptionsincludingelectronicandpaper mail-outs,textmessaging,communitynewspapers,local televisionandradiostations,topic-specificstakeholdercalls and/orin-persondiscussion,podcasts,webandsocialmedia postings,andwebinars.Considerdevelopingtailored strategiesforcommunicatingabout:

● Thestatus,availability,andscheduleforfederalfishery disasterdeclarationsandassistanceand(totheextent possible),theeffectsofdisastereventsonunderserved communitiesandinfrastructure,

● Prospectiveandactualregulatorychanges,and

● Grantsandotheropportunities.

SERO:ALL

SEFSC:ALL

IdentifyorestablishDivision-specificPointsofContactto supportthereviewofinformationandoutreachproductsfor plainlanguage Developnewstrategies(eg,executive summaries,FAQs)tosupportthecommunicationofstock assessmentsandothertechnicalinformationtodiverse stakeholders

Percentageincreasein management,scientific, andopportunity messagesthatare communicatedin languagesotherthan English

Numberofapproaches employedtoaddress identifiedbarriers

Numberofinformation productsthatare designedanddistributed forusebyunderserved persons

Underservedcommunity feedbackonoutreach efforts

Plainlanguageis incorporatedinto appropriateagency informationproducts

Underservedcommunity feedbackonreadability andunderstandabilityof communications

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Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics

SERO:DIR

SEFSC:DIR; Comms;SSRG

SEFSC:DIR;SFD; SSRG

WorkwithNOAAandotherpartnerstoexplorethepotential forprovidingspaceandtechnicalsupporttounderserved stakeholderswhowishtoparticipateinvirtualorin-person meetingsbutwhofacebarrierstoaccess

DevelopplainlanguageoutreachmaterialsinEnglishand otherregionallyimportantlanguagestodescribewhyfisher surveyresearchisneededtoaccomplishourmission,howthe workisconducted,andhowtheinformationwillbeused; includesuchmaterialswitheachnewsurveypackage

Numberofpartnerships identifiedthatcouldbe usedforthispurpose

Surveyresearchwith stakeholdersis consistentlyprecededby explanationofitsneed, intent,basicapproach, andpotentialoutcomeswithfeedbacktobe providedby stakeholdersregarding theeffectivenessofthe strategy

Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionstoBuildRelationshipswithUnderservedCommunitiestoBetter UnderstandtheirEngagementPreferences,andImproveInformationSharingWithAll Communities

SERO: DIR

SEFSC: DIR

SERO: DIR

SEFSC: DIR

Prioritizetranslationneedsduringfiscalyear activityandbudgetplanninganddevelopand trackspendplansforallocatedresources

SERO: DIR

SEFSC: DIR

Identifyorcreateoneormoremultilingual stakeholderliaisonsatSEROandtheSEFSC whoareresponsibleforrespondingto stakeholder’squestionsaboutmission-related activities(eg,fisheryandprotectedspecies regulations,permitsandpermitapplications, observers,surveys,grantsandother opportunities,contactinformationforother relevantlineofficesorpartners)withthegoalof providingone-stop-shopservice.

Workwithunderservedcommunitiestoestablish asystemofcommunityliaisons,usingthe supportofNOAASeaGrantandothertrusted andknowledgeablepartnerstoenableastrategic andcost-effectiveapproachtooutreach.

Percentageincreasein management,scientific,and opportunitymessagesthatare communicatedinlanguages otherthanEnglish

Oneormoreone-stop-shop stakeholderliaisonsare identifiedorestablishedfor thispurpose

Underservedcommunity feedbackonone-stop-shop effortsiscompiled

Acommunityliaisonplanis establishedincollaboration withkeyrepresentativesof underservedcommunitiesin eachsub-region

StaffTime Funding, Translation Funding,Other

StaffTime Funding, Translation Funding,Other

StaffTime Funding,Travel Funding,Other

DependentonAdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed
Who Longer-Term(Unfunded)Actions
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Who Longer-Term(Unfunded)Actions

DependentonAdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed

SERO: DIR; SFD

SEFSC: SSRG

Workwithregionalfisherymanagement councilstodevelopstrategiestoenablemore frequentandmeaningfuloutreachand interactionwithfemalestakeholders,including femalefisheryparticipantswhoaremembersof ethnicminoritygroups,whoidentifyasLGBTQ, whoarepartnersofcommercialfishermen, and/orwhoaremembersofotherunderserved populations

Objective:InclusiveGovernance

Numberofstrategiesthatare designed,employed,and affordedfeedback opportunitiestoenablemore frequentandmeaningful outreachandinteractionwith femalestakeholders

Percentageincreaseinfemale stakeholderswithsustained engagementinmission-related activities

StaffTimeand Travel

Funding, Translation

ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)ActionstoEnabletheMeaningfulInvolvementof UnderservedCommunitiesinDecisionMakingProcesses

Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics

SERO:DIR; SFD

SEFSC:DIR

SERO:DIR; SFD

SEFSC:DIR

Workwiththeregionalfisherymanagementcouncilsonstrategiesto increaseengagementofpersonsfromunderservedcommunitiesinpublic meetingsandinputprocesses,andonCounciladvisorybodies

CollaboratewithHQtodevelopregionalrolloutstrategiesdesignedto notifyunderservedcommunitiesandotherinterestedstakeholderswhen NOAAFisheriesseeksnominationsfromstategovernorsforCouncil appointments,andcommunicateinformationaboutpendingopeningsand theappointmentsprocess

Numberofnew strategiesusedto engageunderserved communitymembers

Regionalrollout strategiesdeveloped

Numberof communicationsabout upcomingappointment opportunitiesand process

SERO:DIR

SEFSC:DIR

SERO:DIR; SFD

SEFSC:DIR

Encouragetheregionalfisherymanagementcouncilstoconsiderhow theirOutreachandEducationCommittees/AdvisoryPanelsornewAd HocEEJAdvisoryPanelscouldbeusedtosupportimplementationofthe SoutheastEEJImplementationPlanandadviseonotherEEJissues relatedtoCouncilactivities.

Collaboratewiththeregionalfisherymanagementcouncilstoexplore waystoensurewelcoming/safeagencyandCouncilmeeting environmentsthroughtheuseofgroundrules,facilitators,orother approachesthatprioritizeinclusion,equality,andthevalueofdiverse perspectives.Promptlyanddirectlyaddressharmfulorthreatening communicationsorharassmentthatlimitsstakeholderinterestor engagementinCounciloragencyactivities.

EEJAdvisoryPanels areconsideredbythe Councilineach sub-region

Numberofstrategiesor approaches implementedto prioritizeinclusionand equality

Demonstrated commitmentto addressingharmfulor intimidating communications

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Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics

Underserved communityfeedback ontheseefforts

SEFSC:DIR

SERO:ALL

Assessthecurrentlevelandtypeofparticipationofunderservedpersons onother(non-regionalfisherymanagementcouncil)stakeholderadvisory bodiesintheSoutheastandco-developstrategiestoincreaseparticipation bysuchpersonsmovingforward.

SERO:SFD Collaboratewithstaterepresentativesontheregionalfisherymanagement councilsandwithCouncilOutreachandEducationCommittees/Advisory Panelstodeveloporfurtherdistributeexistingeducationalmaterials(e.g., brochures,videos)designedtohelpfishersbetterunderstand(a)the authorities,rolesandresponsibilitiesoffederalversusstatefishery agencies,Councils,andCommissionsand(b)whotocontactfor informationandsupportonlocalandregionalissuesandopportunities.

Dataarecollectedto trackandreport representationof underserved communities

SERO:DIR

SEFSC:DIR

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Extenttowhich engagementof underserved communitymembersis expandedbeyond baseline

Numberofeducational materialsco-developed anddistributedto increasefishercapacity toengageinfishery managementdecision processes

Underserved communityfeedback oneducational materials

EncouragetheSoutheastMarineResourcesEducationProgramto considerstrategiesforincreasingunderservedcommunityparticipationin theprogramwiththegoalofsupportingregionaleffortstoaddressthe educationalbarriersthathinderourabilitytoadvanceourinclusive governanceobjective

Increaseinthe frequencyof opportunitiesfor underservedpersonsto participateinMREP

Numberofunderserved communitymembers trained

Underserved communitysatisfaction withtrainingand educationalresources/ materials

SEFSC:DIR WorkwithCouncilstaffandtheCouncils’ScientificandStatistical CommitteestoenableAdvisoryPanelstoinformtheidentificationof scientificresearchprioritieseachbudgetcycle,andconsiderwaysto enablefisherstocontributetoorparticipateinfundedresearchthrough competitivegrants,ExemptedFishingPermits,andothermechanisms wherepossible.

APsareenabledto identifypertinent sciencepriorities

Increaseinnumberof APmembers/fishers

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SERO:PRD EngageunderservedcommunitiesandstakeholderspriortoESAlistings anddevelopmentofrecoveryplans,statusreviews,orcriticalhabitat designationsbyhostingaccessibleinformationalmeetingsandpublic hearingsorothermechanisms

NumberofESAactions precededbyaccessible informationalmeetings andpublichearings

Underserved communityfeedback onthoseefforts

SERO: DIR;SFD

SEFSC: DIR; SSRG; SFD

Explorethepotentialtoleveragetheskillsand relationshipsofcommunityliaisonstogatherand reportinputfromruralandotherunderserved communitiesthatwouldotherwisefaceaccess barriers.

SERO: DIR;OMI; SFD

SEFSC: DIR;OMI; SFD; SSRG

SERO: DIR;SFD

Considertargeted/specialcompetitivegrantsandpilot projectsaswaystoinvolveunderservedfishery participantsinregionalresearchandmonitoring activities

Numberofdistribution liststhatincludethese liaisons

Numberofmeetings scheduledtobrief underservedcommunity liaisons

Percentageofregulatory andpolicyinitiativesfor whichinputisprovided byliaisonsonbehalfof underserved persons/communities

Numberofgrantsand pilotprojectsawardedto underservedfishery participants

StaffTime Funding, Other

SEFSC: DIR FundtheGulfofMexicoandSouthAtlanticFishery ManagementCouncilstoprovidereal-timetranslation ofmeetings(orcomponentsthereof,asappropriate) sothatpersonswhosefirstlanguageisnotEnglish caneasilyunderstandandcontributetothe discussion,and/ormakeCouncilmeetingrecordings availableinappropriateprimarylanguagesfor stakeholderswhodonothavetimeorcapabilityto listentothemeetingsinrealtime

Numberorpercentageof meetingsforwhich real-timelanguage translationisprovided

StaffTime Funding, Other

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Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics participatingin researchprojects
Underserved
inDecisionMakingProcesses Who Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionsDependenton AdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed
Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionstoEnabletheMeaningfulInvolvementof
Communities
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Objective:EmpoweringEnvironment

ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)ActionstoProvidetheInstitutionalSupportNeededto ImplementMultipleEEJApproachesatNOAAFisheriesSoutheast Who

SERO: ALL

ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics

SEFSC: ALL Integrateimmediatenear-termSoutheastEEJImplementationPlan ActionItemsintoorganizationalprioritiesthroughannualplanning processes

SERO: DIR

SEFSC: DIR Developastrategyforpursuingthefundingneededtoaddress longer-termunfundedSoutheastEEJImplementationPlanActionItems, includingthroughsupporttotheregionalfisherymanagementcouncils, statefisheryagencies,andSeaGrantasapplicable.

Numberofdivisions withEEJactivitiesand milestones

PercentageofEEJ activitiesandmilestones accomplished

Strategydeveloped

Numberofproposals submitted

Amountoffunds allocatedtoEEJ implementation

SERO: ALL

SEFSC: ALL Establishsub-regionalteamsofNOAAFisheriesandCouncilstaff memberstosupportimplementationoftheEEJplan.

SERO: DIR;SFD

SEFSC: DIR; SSRG; SFD WorkwithHQtotrainregionalNMFSandCouncilstaffandmemberson regionalEEJobjectivestobuildasharedunderstandingandincreaseour collectivecapacitytosucceed

SERO: DIR

SEFSC: DIR BuildrelationshipswithHBCUandotherminoritypartnerstoenable entryofunderservedpersonsintoocean-relatedcareersviatheSTEM pipeline

SERO: DIR,OMI

SEFSC: DIR;OMI; SSRG Identifyscholarship,internship,andmentorshipprogramsthatcanbe usedtorecruitunderservedcommunitymembers,alongwithsourcesthat arereadilyaccessibletounderservedcommunities;drafttargeted languageforuseinopportunityannouncements.

Teamsareestablishedto supportimplementation oftheEEJPlanineach ofthethreesub-regions

NumberofEEJtraining sessionsconvened Numberofstaff memberstrained

NumberofHBCUand otherminority partnershipscreated

Numberofopportunities establishedand advertisedto underserved communities

Numberofscholarships, paidinternshipsand mentorshipsawarded

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SERO: DIR

SEFSC: DIR

Organize(orparticipatein)regionalEEJworkshop(s)andconversations withfederal,state,andlocalpartnerstosharepertinentinformation, includinglessonslearned,andtoleverageresources

SEFSC: DIR HireFTEEEJCoordinatorsatSEROandtheSEFSC tosupportcommunityidentification,outreachand engagementfunctionsaswellasimplementationof ourregionalEEJplan.

SERO: DIR;SFD

SEFSC: DIR,SSRG

SERO: DIR;SFD

PrioritizehiringadditionalFTEanthropologistsor othernon-economicsocialscientistsinSEROand SEFSCstaffingplans.

PrioritizehiringadditionalFTEbiologistsinSERO’s SustainableFisheriesDivision’sCaribbeanBranchand considerlocatingtheposition(s)intheislands

Numberofstrategic partnerworkshops organizedand/or attendedbySEROand SEFSCstaff

SERO: ALL

SEFSC: ALL RequirestaffwhoproduceorreviewNMFS communicationoutputstotakeplainlanguagetraining (andannualrefreshercourses);purchaseandmake availableforuseGrammarlyorsimilarediting software.

SERO: ALL

SEFSC: DIR;SSRG

SERO: SFD

SEFSC: DIR; SSRG;SFD

Identifypointsofcontactwhocanprovidetechnical assistancetounderservedcommunitymembersand liaisonswhowishtoapplyforgrantsandother fundingopportunities.

Providefacilitationtrainingtoportagentsandother staffwhointeractdirectlywiththepublicthatis specificallyfocusedoninterfacingwithunderserved communities.

FTEEEJCoordinatorsare hiredatSEROandthe SEFSC Funding, FTE

NumberofFTE anthropologistsorother non-economicsocialscientists hiredintheSoutheast Funding, FTE

NumberofadditionalFTE biologistshiredtocontribute totheSFDmissioninthe Caribbean Funding, FTE

Periodiccommunications trainingrequirementsfor staffwhoseresponsibilities involveoralorwritten interactionwithstakeholders andthelargerpublic Funding, Training

Numberofcontacts identifiedforthispurpose StaffTime Funding, Translation

Facilitationtraining requirementsestablishedfor portagentsandotherswho interactwithstakeholderson aregularbasis StaffTime Funding, Translation Funding, Training

Who ImmediateorNear-Term(Funded)Actions Metrics
the
SupportNeededtoImplement MultipleEEJApproachesatNOAAFisheriesSoutheast Who Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionsDependenton AdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed
Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionstoProvide
Institutional
SERO:DIR
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SERO: OMI

SEFSC: OMI

Traingrantreviewersonhowtoavoidordiminishthe typesofbiasthatmaydisadvantageunderserved communitiesduringthereviewprocess

ListofAcronyms

Trainingrequirements establishedforgrantreviewers

Councils Caribbean,GulfofMexico,andSouthAtlanticFisheryManagementCouncils

DIR Directorate

EBFM EcosystemBasedFisheryManagement

EEJ EquityandEnvironmentalJustice

EPA EnvironmentalProtectionAgency

FTE FullTimeEmployee

GC GeneralCounsel,NOAAFisheries

HBCU HistoricallyBlackCollegesandUniversities

HCD HabitatConservationDivision

HQ Headquarters,NOAAFisheries

IEA IntegratedEcosystemAssessment

IUU Illegal,UnreportedandUnregulated

IFQ IndividualFishingQuota

MSA Magnuson-StevensFisheryConservationandManagementAct

NASEM NationalAcademyofSciences,Engineering,andMedicine

StaffTime Funding, Training

NOAAFisheries NationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration’sNationalMarineFisheriesService

OMI Operations,Management,andInformationServices

PRD ProtectedResourcesDivision

SEFSC NOAAFisheriesSoutheastFisheriesScienceCenter

SERO NOAAFisheriesSoutheastRegionalOffice

SFD SustainableFisheriesDivision

SSRG SocialScienceResearchGroup

STEM Science,Technology,Engineering,andMathematics

STJ St John,US VirginIslands

STT St Thomas,US VirginIslands

STX St.Croix,U.S.VirginIslands

US Caribbean PuertoRico,St Thomas,St John,andSt Croix

USVI U.S.VirginIslands

Who Longer-Term(Unfunded)ActionsDependenton AdditionalResources Metrics Resources Needed Numberofstaffmembers trained
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Definitions

Equity meanstheconsistentandsystematicfair,just,andimpartialtreatmentofallindividuals,including individualswhobelongtounderservedcommunitiesthathavebeendeniedsuchtreatment.

Environmental Justice isthefairtreatmentandmeaningfulinvolvementofallpeople,regardlessofrace,color, gender,nationalorigin,orincome,withrespecttothedevelopment,implementation,andenforcementof environmentallaws,regulations,andpoliciesincludingbutnotlimitedto:

● Equitableprotectionfromenvironmentalandhealthhazards

● Equitableaccesstodecision-makingprocesses

● Equitableopportunityfordisadvantagedcommunitiesthathavebeenhistoricallymarginalized

Underserved communities havebeensystematicallydeniedafullopportunitytoparticipateinaspectsof economic,social,andciviclife Theseincludegeographiccommunitiesaswellaspopulationssharingaparticular characteristicsuchas:womenandgirls;Black,Latino,andIndigenousandNativeAmericanpersons*,Asian AmericansandPacificIslanders,andotherpersonsofcolor;personsfacingdiscriminationorbarriersrelatedto genderidentity;membersofreligiousminorities;lesbian,gay,bisexual,transgender,andqueer(LGBTQ+) persons;personswithdisabilities;personswholiveinruralareas;andpersonsotherwiseadverselyaffectedby persistentpovertyorinequality

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