SEBASTIAN O'KELLY

● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs; send Client letter of support to AK Delegation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; advise Client on critical habitat designation for North Pacific Right Whales ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch Advice and guidance on NOAAs Tsunami Warning system and communications Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.

● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs; send Client letter of support to AK Delegation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; advise Client on critical habitat designation for North Pacific Right Whales ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Organize and participate in Client visit to Washington, DC to meet with Members, Hill and Agency staff to cover myriad marine issues. ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs; send Client letter of support to AK Delegation supporting NOAA programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; advise Client on critical habitat designation for North Pacific Right Whales ● Organize and participate in NOAA HQ meeting on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; bycatch & MMPA issues ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch Advice and guidance on NOAAs Tsunami Warning system and communications Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch Advice and guidance on NOAAs Tsunami Warning system and communications Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.

● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs; send Client letter of support to AK Delegation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; advise Client on critical habitat designation for North Pacific Right Whales ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Organize and participate in Client visit to Washington, DC to meet with Members, Hill and Agency staff to cover myriad marine issues. ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs; send Client letter of support to AK Delegation supporting NOAA programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; advise Client on critical habitat designation for North Pacific Right Whales ● Organize and participate in NOAA HQ meeting on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; bycatch & MMPA issues ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch Advice and guidance on NOAAs Tsunami Warning system and communications Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.

● Advise Client on national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Participate for Client in national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; Client signed letter to House & Senate ahead of Senate Commerce Committee markup; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch ● Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.

● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs; send Client letter of support to AK Delegation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; advise Client on critical habitat designation for North Pacific Right Whales ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Organize and participate in Client visit to Washington, DC to meet with Members, Hill and Agency staff to cover myriad marine issues. ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs; send Client letter of support to AK Delegation supporting NOAA programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; advise Client on critical habitat designation for North Pacific Right Whales ● Organize and participate in NOAA HQ meeting on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; bycatch & MMPA issues ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch Advice and guidance on NOAAs Tsunami Warning system and communications Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch Advice and guidance on NOAAs Tsunami Warning system and communications Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

Monitoring and reporting -Coast Guard Reauthorization Act; Ocean Shipping Reform Act implementation and follow on legislation; Tanker Security Program funding; maritime-related provisions in HR 1; funding for vessel replacement in DOD/TRANSCOM surge sealift and MARAD Ready Reserve Force fleets; National Defense Sealift Fund; Jones Act legislative developments; vessel emissions reduction & renewable fuels legislation and Dept. of State developments on IMO vessel emissions regulation; offshore wind energy development; foreign crane import and software restriction legislation; foreign marine terminal ownership legislation. Monitoring USCG regulatory developments and DOT grant announcements. Tracking NOAA marine mammal protection regulations and funding. Tracking legislation relating to foreign, trade and security policy toward China; Federal Maritime Commission rulings and regulations; U.S. Merchant Mariner personnel issues; Port Infrastructure Development Program; Army Corps of Engineers harbor project funding and authorization; Section 301 Trade Act petitions; mariner workforce policy; U.S.-China trade/security legislation; De Minimis tariff exemption; SHIPS for America Act -- legislation to revitalize the U.S. maritime industry; Surface Transportation Board activities & decisions; Executive Order -- Restoring America's Maritime Dominance; Customs Modernization; U.S. tariff developments

● Emergency outreach to Hill staff on storm impacts to the Clients airport services to ensure medevac capability and return to flight after runway safety check approved. ● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide Client on status of ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition Advice and guidance on NOAAs Tsunami Warning system and communications Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide Client on status of ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition

● Submit formal letter requesting expedited action on 2023-24 AK crab fishery disasters; contact Hill staff offering Client participation in an AK Seafood Summit & possible Member visit; provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Provide Client with information to develop comment submission to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on deregulatory opportunities for the commercial fishing; lobby efforts RE: the proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide MMPA reform recommendations; provide draft questions and report on House MSA hearing questions; provide Client with information related to H.R. 3781 and H.R. 3714 ● Monitor and report to Client on the NOAAs CCC spring meeting in New Bedford, MA ● Submit comments on NOAAs stock prioritization process to improve fish stock assessments; provide information on S.1968 ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products & Russia seafood import ban ● Report to Client on the nomination of the NOAA Assistant Administrator; termination of NOAA Advisory Committees; nominations for NOAAs AFAC ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition

● Contact Hill staff offering Client participation in an AK Seafood Summit; provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Provide Client with information to develop comment submission to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on deregulatory opportunities for the commercial fishing; lobby efforts RE: the proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide MMPA reform recommendations; provide draft questions and report on House MSA hearing questions; provide Client with information related to H.R. 3781 and H.R. 3714 ● Monitor and report to Client on the NOAAs CCC spring meeting in New Bedford, MA ● Submit comments on NOAAs stock prioritization process to improve fish stock assessments; provide information on S.1968 ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products & Russia seafood import ban ● Report to Client on the nomination of the NOAA Assistant Administrator; termination of NOAA Advisory Committees; nominations for NOAAs AFAC ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition

● Submit formal letter requesting expedited action on 2023-24 AK crab fishery disasters; contact Hill staff offering Client participation in an AK Seafood Summit & possible Member visit; provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Provide Client with information to develop comment submission to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on deregulatory opportunities for the commercial fishing; lobby efforts RE: the proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide MMPA reform recommendations; provide draft questions and report on House MSA hearing questions; provide Client with information related to H.R. 3781 and H.R. 3714 ● Monitor and report to Client on the NOAAs CCC spring meeting in New Bedford, MA ● Submit comments on NOAAs stock prioritization process to improve fish stock assessments; provide information on S.1968 ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products & Russia seafood import ban ● Report to Client on the nomination of the NOAA Assistant Administrator; termination of NOAA Advisory Committees; nominations for NOAAs AFAC ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition

● Contact Hill staff offering Client participation in an AK Seafood Summit; provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Provide Client with information to develop comment submission to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on deregulatory opportunities for the commercial fishing; lobby efforts RE: the proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide MMPA reform recommendations; provide draft questions and report on House MSA hearing questions; provide Client with information related to H.R. 3781 and H.R. 3714 ● Monitor and report to Client on the NOAAs CCC spring meeting in New Bedford, MA ● Submit comments on NOAAs stock prioritization process to improve fish stock assessments; provide information on S.1968 ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products & Russia seafood import ban ● Report to Client on the nomination of the NOAA Assistant Administrator; termination of NOAA Advisory Committees; nominations for NOAAs AFAC ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition

● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; engage Hill staff on grant timing concerns ● Engage Hill staff on regional MMPA reform ideas; provide feedback to staff on draft MMPA legislation and hearing preparation/follow up; continue to share Client perspective on proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Provide Client feedback to Hill staff on HR 5699, including support for RECFIN program; provide staff with update on MSA regional fishery disaster processes. ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: ocean-related Executive Orders, West Coast MMPA Take Reduction Team 9TRT) process, marine sanctuaries & monuments, MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, offshore energy development; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; Hill staff changes, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration, fisheries disaster relief, Klamath Basin restoration, funding for Western Pacific and North Pacific Observers, Bycatch Engineering Reduction Program, and Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund

● Submit formal letter requesting expedited action on 2023-24 AK crab fishery disasters; contact Hill staff offering Client participation in an AK Seafood Summit & possible Member visit; provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Provide Client with information to develop comment submission to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on deregulatory opportunities for the commercial fishing; lobby efforts RE: the proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide MMPA reform recommendations; provide draft questions and report on House MSA hearing questions; provide Client with information related to H.R. 3781 and H.R. 3714 ● Monitor and report to Client on the NOAAs CCC spring meeting in New Bedford, MA ● Submit comments on NOAAs stock prioritization process to improve fish stock assessments; provide information on S.1968 ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products & Russia seafood import ban ● Report to Client on the nomination of the NOAA Assistant Administrator; termination of NOAA Advisory Committees; nominations for NOAAs AFAC ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition

● Contact Hill staff offering Client participation in an AK Seafood Summit; provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Provide Client with information to develop comment submission to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on deregulatory opportunities for the commercial fishing; lobby efforts RE: the proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide MMPA reform recommendations; provide draft questions and report on House MSA hearing questions; provide Client with information related to H.R. 3781 and H.R. 3714 ● Monitor and report to Client on the NOAAs CCC spring meeting in New Bedford, MA ● Submit comments on NOAAs stock prioritization process to improve fish stock assessments; provide information on S.1968 ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products & Russia seafood import ban ● Report to Client on the nomination of the NOAA Assistant Administrator; termination of NOAA Advisory Committees; nominations for NOAAs AFAC ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA & MMC positions; engage with Hills staff on vessel ballast water provisions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule

● Ongoing efforts with Hill staff to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act to streamline the federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 (H.R. 10010). Monitor and report on fisheries disaster relief funding included in the FY2025 Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 10545) ● Assist Client to conduct virtual meeting with HI congressional delegation on status of fishery disaster process & PSMFC programs ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on WRDA language related to aquatic invasive species and watercraft inspection stations; and on national MRIP reform legislation, H.R. 8705; send letter to Congress and communicate with Hill staff on state boat inspection fees related to S 4113, the State Boating Act ● Provide ongoing information to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites and environmental impacts ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, OSW energy development & impacts on whales; sanctuary proposal in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; and MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration.

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA & MMC positions; engage with Hills staff on vessel ballast water provisions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule

● Ongoing efforts with Hill staff to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act to streamline the federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 (H.R. 10010). Monitor and report on fisheries disaster relief funding included in the FY2025 Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 10545) ● Assist Client to conduct virtual meeting with HI congressional delegation on status of fishery disaster process & PSMFC programs ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on WRDA language related to aquatic invasive species and watercraft inspection stations; and on national MRIP reform legislation, H.R. 8705; send letter to Congress and communicate with Hill staff on state boat inspection fees related to S 4113, the State Boating Act ● Provide ongoing information to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites and environmental impacts ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, OSW energy development & impacts on whales; sanctuary proposal in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; and MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration.

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024; submit white paper to Hill staff on alternative fishery disaster assistance models ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on the Whale Charts Act. ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA & MMC positions; engage with Hills staff on vessel ballast water provisions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA & MMC positions; engage with Hills staff on vessel ballast water provisions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024; submit white paper to Hill staff on alternative fishery disaster assistance models ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on the Whale Charts Act. ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule Development of written comments for submission on draft Environmental Assessment on M/V Selendany Ayu oil spill recovery

● Provide Working Waterfront draft legislation for Client; review FISH Wellness Act, provide feedback to Hill staff on House staff; review H.R. 6235 and reach out to Hill staff to discuss legislation ● Provide Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) white paper to Hill staff; advise Client of FFP opportunities; share NOAA announcement on the program; provide Client with advice for commenting on NOAAs data confidentiality proposed rule; review NOAAs final 2024 MMPA List of Fisheries; provide petition submitted to NOAA on chinook bycatch, assist Client to develop comment submission and circulate on behalf of Client ● Participate in Hill staff committee meeting on national fisheries issues ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, and MMPA issues

● Provide Working Waterfront draft legislation for Client; review FISH Wellness Act, provide feedback to Hill staff on House staff; review H.R. 6235 and reach out to Hill staff to discuss legislation ● Circulate Clients resolution on Importation of Russian Seafood to Hill staff ● Provide Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) white paper to Hill staff; advise Client of FFP opportunities; share NOAA announcement on the program; provide Client with advice for commenting on NOAAs data confidentiality proposed rule; review NOAAs final 2024 MMPA List of Fisheries; provide petition submitted to NOAA on chinook bycatch to allow Client to develop comment submission; comment on draft questions for Client meeting with NOAA ● Participate in Hill staff committee meeting on national fisheries issues ● Organize Client call with NOAA staff to discuss the National Seafood Strategy ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, and MMPA issues

● Ongoing efforts with Hill staff to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act to streamline the federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 (H.R. 10010). Monitor and report on fisheries disaster relief funding included in the FY2025 Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 10545) ● Assist Client to conduct virtual meeting with HI congressional delegation on status of fishery disaster process & PSMFC programs ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on WRDA language related to aquatic invasive species and watercraft inspection stations; and on national MRIP reform legislation, H.R. 8705; send letter to Congress and communicate with Hill staff on state boat inspection fees related to S 4113, the State Boating Act ● Provide ongoing information to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites and environmental impacts ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, OSW energy development & impacts on whales; sanctuary proposal in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; and MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration.

● Ongoing efforts with Hill staff to improve provisions of the FISHES Act to streamline the federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback and draft bill language to Hill staff on fishery disaster provisions; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on WRDA language related to aquatic invasive species and watercraft inspection stations; and on national MRIP reform legislation, H.R. 8705; send letter to Congress and communicate with Hill staff on state boat inspection fees related to S 4113, the State Boating Act ● Provide ongoing information to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites and environmental impacts ● Provide lobbying support for technical correction in FY 2025 Interior Appropriations Bill on proper account for USGS funding of fisheries-related research ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, OSW energy development & impacts on whales; sanctuary proposal in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; and MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration.

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024; submit white paper to Hill staff on alternative fishery disaster assistance models ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on the Whale Charts Act. ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule Development of written comments for submission on draft Environmental Assessment on M/V Selendany Ayu oil spill recovery

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024; submit white paper to Hill staff on alternative fishery disaster assistance models ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on the Whale Charts Act. ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule

● Ongoing efforts with Hill staff to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act to streamline the federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 (H.R. 10010). Monitor and report on fisheries disaster relief funding included in the FY2025 Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 10545) ● Assist Client to conduct virtual meeting with HI congressional delegation on status of fishery disaster process & PSMFC programs ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on WRDA language related to aquatic invasive species and watercraft inspection stations; and on national MRIP reform legislation, H.R. 8705; send letter to Congress and communicate with Hill staff on state boat inspection fees related to S 4113, the State Boating Act ● Provide ongoing information to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites and environmental impacts ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, OSW energy development & impacts on whales; sanctuary proposal in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; and MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration.

● Ongoing efforts with Hill staff to improve provisions of the FISHES Act to streamline the federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback and draft bill language to Hill staff on fishery disaster provisions; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on WRDA language related to aquatic invasive species and watercraft inspection stations; and on national MRIP reform legislation, H.R. 8705; send letter to Congress and communicate with Hill staff on state boat inspection fees related to S 4113, the State Boating Act ● Provide ongoing information to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites and environmental impacts ● Provide lobbying support for technical correction in FY 2025 Interior Appropriations Bill on proper account for USGS funding of fisheries-related research ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, OSW energy development & impacts on whales; sanctuary proposal in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; and MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration.

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA & MMC positions; engage with Hills staff on vessel ballast water provisions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024; submit white paper to Hill staff on alternative fishery disaster assistance models ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on the Whale Charts Act. ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule Development of written comments for submission on draft Environmental Assessment on M/V Selendany Ayu oil spill recovery

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024; submit white paper to Hill staff on alternative fishery disaster assistance models ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on the Whale Charts Act. ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA & MMC positions; engage with Hills staff on vessel ballast water provisions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule

● Conduct meetings with Hill staff on status of fishery disaster assistance in the region; provide feedback and recommendations on HR 5103 to improve the fishery disaster assistance process ● Invite Hill staff on behalf of Client to attend the Commissions annual meeting in OR ● Review NOAA Organic Act Senate draft legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff draft ● Participate/monitor NOAA CCC meeting on IRA funding for fisheries issues ● Participate/monitor NOAA webinar on RFMC governance policy directive ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: OSW energy development & impacts on whales; sanctuary proposal in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; and MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs.

● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on Senate draft ● Provide opportunity for Client to review and comment on draft national working waterfront legislation ● Communicate with NOAA staff to gather key information - start to develop update on NOAAs Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) for Client and Hill staff ● Advise Client on EPA proposed rule related to ballast water management on commercial fishing vessels ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on creating a National Fish and Seafood Council ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on draft letter to NOAA re: improving the fishery disaster process; cover hearing/report to Client on H.R. 5103 on fishery disaster process Monitoring of Alaska field hearing on salmon subsistence harvest and decline ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform.

● Assist Client with all preparations (i.e. document drafting, scheduling, meeting attendance, etc.) for a visit to Washington, D.C. to meet with Members of Congress and numerous federal agencies to discuss issues listed below ● Review NOAA Organic Act legislation; provide feedback to Hill staff on Senate draft ● Provide opportunity for Client to review and comment on draft national working waterfront legislation ● Communicate with NOAA staff to gather key information - start to develop update on NOAAs Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) for Client and Hill staff ● Advise Client on EPA proposed rule related to ballast water management on commercial fishing vessels ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on creating a National Fish and Seafood Council ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on draft letter to NOAA re: improving the fishery disaster process; cover hearing/report to Client on H.R. 5103 on fishery disaster process, including communications with Hill staff to address AK crab fishery disaster assistance related to the loss of raw fish tax revenues in impacted AK coastal communities ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform. Communications USCG family duty station review Engagement on damaged vessel location to safe harbor with appropriate safe distance from community population and facilities

● Conduct outreach to NOAA for information related to ESA Section 7 consultations and humpback whale status updates ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on draft letter to NOAA re: improving the fishery disaster process; cover hearing/report to Client on H.R. 5103 on fishery disaster process ● Provide ongoing information to Client on Administration developments re: offshore wind energy sites; advise Client on comment opportunity for West Coast wind energy development and environmental impacts ● Provide 2023 PSMFC staff presentation to Hill staff ● Draft/submit Client letter to USFWS on sea otter reintroduction initiative ● Review NOAA Organic Act Senate draft legislation and provide feedback to Hill staff; draft/submit Client letter to Hill staff on House version of NOAA Organic Act ● Provide strategic advice to Client for a WRDA provision related to watercraft inspection stations to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species Support for technical correction in FY 2024 Interior Appropriations Bill on proper account for USGS funding of fisheries-related research ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: OSW energy development & impacts on whales; sanctuary proposal in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; and MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration.

● Research and advise Client on draft House NOAA Organic Act; meet with House staff to discuss legislation and check-in with Senate staff on same ● Provide feedback to Client on a number of bills including: H.R. 872 the FISH Act; draft SEAS Act - Supporting Equity for Aquaculture & Seafood Act; on the Domestic Seafood Production Act of 2023; and on the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2023 ● Attend NOAA CCC meeting in FL; issue report to Client ● Provide Client with advice and recommendations and communications with Hill staff re: AK crab fishery disaster assistance related to the loss of raw fish tax revenues in impacted AK coastal communities ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform Follow up on Citys interest in USCG review of potential family duty station determination for its operations in Unalaska Monitoring deepwater port development of an Arctic Port in Alaska

● Research and advise Client on draft House NOAA Organic Act; meet with House staff to discuss legislation and check-in with Senate staff on same ● Provide feedback to Client on a number of bills including: H.R. 872 the FISH Act; draft SEAS Act - Supporting Equity for Aquaculture & Seafood Act; on the Domestic Seafood Production Act of 2023; and on the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2023 ● Attend NOAA CCC meeting in FL; issue report to Client ● Provide Client with advice and recommendations and communications with Hill staff re: AK crab fishery disaster assistance related to the loss of raw fish tax revenues in impacted AK coastal communities ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform.

● Research and advise Client on draft House NOAA Organic Act; meet with House staff to discuss legislation and check-in with Senate staff on same ● Provide feedback to Client on a number of bills including: H.R. 872 the FISH Act; draft SEAS Act - Supporting Equity for Aquaculture & Seafood Act; on the Domestic Seafood Production Act of 2023; and on the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2023 ● Attend NOAA CCC meeting in FL; issue report to Client ● Provide Client with advice and recommendations and communications with Hill staff re: AK crab fishery disaster assistance related to the loss of raw fish tax revenues in impacted AK coastal communities ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform Follow up on Citys interest in USCG review of potential family duty station determination for its operations in Unalaska Monitoring deepwater port development of an Arctic Port in Alaska

● Provide Client with information related to passage of the NDAA which included the 2022 Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802); and addressed the retroactive liability provisions for the CA dive boat Conception accident as well as changes in sexual assault/harassment protections and procedures for vessel crew ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Report to Client on Marine Mammal Protection Act provisions contained in the NDAA to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels on the West Coast ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor & report to Client on US Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes Monitor and report to Client on US Coast Guard final rule on survival raft equipment requirements

● Continue to provide Client with information related to legislative progress of House and Senate Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802) ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on proposed offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures; including efforts by Congress to amend USCG legislation to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California. ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including and sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes

● Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; provide ongoing information re: USCG interim rule related to updated safety requirements post-accident. Monitoring of related developments in the House 2022 USCG Authorization legislation ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision ● Monitoring and reporting on 1st Qtr House hearing to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act (HR 4690/HR 59) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California. Tracking of CA oil spill investigation by the Coast Guard ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries Monitor Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulations. Monitor and report on changes to merchant mariner sexual assault/sexual harassment procedures and protections contained in House/Senate MARAD and Coast Guard authorization bills

● Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; provide ongoing information re: USCG interim rule related to updated safety requirements post-accident. Monitoring of related developments in the House 2022 USCG Authorization legislation ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision ● Monitoring and reporting on 1st Qtr House hearing to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act (HR 4690/HR 59) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California. Tracking of CA oil spill investigation by the Coast Guard ● Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries Monitor Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulations. Monitor and report on changes to merchant mariner sexual assault/sexual harassment procedures and protections contained in House/Senate MARAD and Coast Guard authorization bills

● Continue to provide Client with information related to legislative progress of House and Senate Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802) ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on proposed offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures; including efforts by Congress to amend USCG legislation to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California. ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including and sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes

● Provide Client with information related to passage of the NDAA which included the 2022 Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802); and addressed the retroactive liability provisions for the CA dive boat Conception accident as well as changes in sexual assault/harassment protections and procedures for vessel crew ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Report to Client on Marine Mammal Protection Act provisions contained in the NDAA to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels on the West Coast ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor & report to Client on US Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes Monitor and report to Client on US Coast Guard final rule on survival raft equipment requirements

● Provide Client with information related to passage of the NDAA which included the 2022 Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802); and addressed the retroactive liability provisions for the CA dive boat Conception accident as well as changes in sexual assault/harassment protections and procedures for vessel crew ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Report to Client on Marine Mammal Protection Act provisions contained in the NDAA to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels on the West Coast ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor & report to Client on US Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes Monitor and report to Client on US Coast Guard final rule on survival raft equipment requirements

● Continue to provide Client with information related to legislative progress of House and Senate Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802) ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on proposed offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures; including efforts by Congress to amend USCG legislation to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California. ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including and sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes

â--� Continue ongoing efforts to clarify various federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. Payroll Protection Program (PPP); as well as analyses of the provisions in HR 133 â--� Monitor status of fishery disaster allocations/disbursement process of the additional COVID assistance provided in HR 133

â--� Monitor status of fishery disaster allocations/disbursement process of the additional COVID assistance provided in HR 133 â--� Continue monitoring and reporting on CDC & USCG COVID-19 guidance for masking of passengers and employees on board sportfishing/ecotourism charter vessels.

â--� Monitor status of fishery disaster allocations/disbursement process of the additional COVID assistance provided in HR 133 â--� Continue monitoring and reporting on CDC & USCG COVID-19 guidance for masking of passengers and employees on board sportfishing/ecotourism charter vessels

â--� Continue ongoing efforts to clarify various federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. Payroll Protection Program (PPP); as well as analyses of the provisions in HR 133 â--� Monitor status of fishery disaster allocations/disbursement process of the additional COVID assistance provided in HR 133 â--� Monitoring and reporting on CDC & USCG COVID-19 guidance for masking of passengers and employees on board sportfishing and ecotourism charter vessels

â--� Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; engage House staff on related liability and vessel safety reforms before Congress; Monitor legislation (S. 2805/HR 5329) to mandate new liability standards for small passenger vessels â--� Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 to ensure the Client had the opportunity to provide stakeholder comments on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision during NOAAs 3rd quarter 2021 Listening Sessions â--� Monitoring and reporting on new House legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act; including a detailed review of H.R. 4690 â--� Monitor Federal Maritime Commission rule-making on customer refunds for canceled sailings due to public health requirements â--� Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study â--� Monitor NOAA/NMFS consideration of Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures â--� Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California.

â--� Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; engage House staff on related liability and vessel safety reforms before Congress; Monitor legislation (S. 2805/HR 5329) to mandate new liability standards for small passenger vessels â--� Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 to ensure the Client had the opportunity to provide stakeholder comments on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision during NOAAs 3rd quarter 2021 Listening Sessions â--� Monitoring and reporting on new House legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act; including a detailed review of H.R. 4690 â--� Monitor Federal Maritime Commission rule-making on customer refunds for canceled sailings due to public health requirements â--� Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study â--� Monitor NOAA/NMFS consideration of Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures â--� Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California.

â--� Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; provide information on USCG interim rule related to updated safety requirements post-accident. Monitoring of HR 5329/S. 2805 -- Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021 â--� Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 to ensure the Client had the opportunity to provide stakeholder comments on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision â--� Monitoring and reporting on 4th Qtr House hearing to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act 9HR 4690/HR 59) â--� Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study â--� Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures â--� Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California. Tracking of CA oil spill investigation by the Coast Guard â--� Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries

â--� Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; provide information on USCG interim rule related to updated safety requirements post-accident. Monitoring of HR 5329/S. 2805 -- Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021 â--� Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 to ensure the Client had the opportunity to provide stakeholder comments on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision â--� Monitoring and reporting on 4th Qtr House hearing to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act 9HR 4690/HR 59) â--� Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study â--� Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures â--� Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California. Tracking of CA oil spill investigation by the Coast Guard â--� Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries

â--� Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; provide information on USCG interim rule related to updated safety requirements post-accident. Monitoring of HR 5329/S. 2805 -- Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021 â--� Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 to ensure the Client had the opportunity to provide stakeholder comments on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision â--� Monitoring and reporting on 4th Qtr House hearing to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act 9HR 4690/HR 59) â--� Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study â--� Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures â--� Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California. Tracking of CA oil spill investigation by the Coast Guard â--� Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries

â--� Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; engage House staff on related liability and vessel safety reforms before Congress; Monitor legislation (S. 2805/HR 5329) to mandate new liability standards for small passenger vessels â--� Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 to ensure the Client had the opportunity to provide stakeholder comments on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision during NOAAs 3rd quarter 2021 Listening Sessions â--� Monitoring and reporting on new House legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act; including a detailed review of H.R. 4690 â--� Monitor Federal Maritime Commission rule-making on customer refunds for canceled sailings due to public health requirements â--� Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study â--� Monitor NOAA/NMFS consideration of Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures â--� Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California.

â--� Continue ongoing efforts to clarify various federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. Payroll Protection Program (PPP); as well as analyses of proposed assistance being considered by Congress under the COVID-5 assistance package â--� Monitor status of fishery disaster allocation and disbursement process of COVID assistance in CARES Act Section 12005; and advise Client on additional funding opportunities related to fishery disaster assistance. Report to client on fisheries disaster assistance included in the COVID-5 Assistance Package (HR 133).

â--� Continue to provide Client with information and analysis of federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat accident (i.e. H.R. 3409/S.2297; FY21 Omnibus); as well as any relevant proposed MARAD Jones Act waivers for small passenger vessels â--� Monitoring and reporting on other fisheries and oceans-related legislation, including the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act and NOAA sections of the FY 2021 House & Senate Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bills and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (HR 133).

â--� Assist Client with information gathering and analysis of federal passenger safety provisions in 2020 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization legislation related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat accident (i.e. H.R. 3409/S.2297); as well as proposed MARAD Jones Act waivers for small passenger vessels â--� Participate on a national webinar to monitor activities of NOAAs National Council Coordinating Committee (CCC) and provide a detailed report to the Client

â--� Continue to provide Client with information and analysis of federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat accident (i.e. H.R. 3409/S.2297; FY21 Omnibus); as well as any relevant proposed MARAD Jones Act waivers for small passenger vessels â--� Monitoring and reporting on other fisheries and oceans-related legislation, including the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act and NOAA sections of the FY 2021 House & Senate Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bills and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (HR 133).

â--� Assist Client with information gathering and analysis of federal passenger safety provisions in 2020 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization legislation (i.e. H.R. 3409/S.2297)

â--� Assist Client with information gathering and analysis of federal passenger safety provisions in 2020 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization legislation (i.e. H.R. 3409/S.2297)

â--� Continue to provide Client with information and analysis of federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat accident (i.e. H.R. 3409/S.2297; FY21 Omnibus); as well as any relevant proposed MARAD Jones Act waivers for small passenger vessels â--� Monitoring and reporting on other fisheries and oceans-related legislation, including the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act and NOAA sections of the FY 2021 House & Senate Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bills and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (HR 133).

â--� Assist Client with information gathering and analysis of federal passenger safety provisions in 2020 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization legislation related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat accident (i.e. H.R. 3409/S.2297); as well as proposed MARAD Jones Act waivers for small passenger vessels â--� Participate on a national webinar to monitor activities of NOAAs National Council Coordinating Committee (CCC) and provide a detailed report to the Client