Council Actions
Resolutions and letters are both forms of official action taken by the Reserve Advisory Council. Below are a list of resolutions passed and letters written by the Council.
Letters
May 6, 2024
RAC comments on the Draft EIS and Management Plan for the proposed National Marine Sanctuary for the marine areas of Papahānaumokuākea, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
January 29, 2024
Public Comment Submission DEIS/Overseas EIS for Hawaii-Southern California Training and Testing
November 18, 2022
Letter from RAC to John Armor regarding draft non-commercial fishing regulations for proposed National Marine Sanctuary designation
December 9, 2020
Letter from RAC to John Armor in support of moving the National Marine Sanctuary process forward for the NWHI CRER
August 28, 2020
Letter from RAC to John Armor relating to Executive Order 13921 of May 7, 2020 “To Promote American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth”
April 19, 2018
Public Comment Submission Midway Seabird Protection Plan Draft Environmental Assessment
December 12, 2017
Public Comment Submission DEIS/Overseas EIS for Hawaii-Southern California Training and Testing
July 26, 2017
Public Comment Submission from the RAC Regarding Executive Order 13795 - Implementing an America-First Offshore Energy Strategy
July 10, 2017
Public Comment Submission from the RAC to Secretary Zinke Opposing Monument Review, MS-1530
July 12, 2016
Letter from the RAC to John Armor Supporting the Proposed Expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
May 12, 2016
Letter from the RAC to John Armor Requesting Information on the Sanctuary Designation Process
November 9, 2015
Letter from the RAC to John Armor Recommending the Establishment of a West Coast Memorial Garden
September 10, 2015
Letter of Appreciation to Greg Schubert for his superior service of duty while assigned as the Biological Science Technician at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
September 10, 2015
Letter of Appreciation to Hokūala Johnson for her unfailingly enthusiastic and dedicated support of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Advisory Council
August 15, 2014
Letter from the RAC to President Barack Obama regarding the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument expansion
November 25, 2013
Letter from the RAC to David Swatland requesting guidance from the National Marine Sanctuaries Office (NMSO) regarding the sanctuary designation process
September 25, 2013
Letter from the RAC to David Swatland regarding National Marine Fisheries Service's proposed implementation of the Shark Conservation Act of 2010
February 10, 2012
Letter from the RAC to ʻAulani Wilhelm regarding a support letter for a Discovery Center on Kauaʻi
February 10, 2012
Letter from the RAC to ʻAulani Wilhelm regarding proposed Wilderness Designations in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
November 15, 2011
Letter from the RAC to ʻAulani Wilhelm supporting Big Ocean: A Network of the World's Large-Scale Marine Managed Areas
November 2, 2011
Letter from the RAC to ʻAulani Wilhelm supporting the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whales National Marine Sanctuary and its management plan review process
April 11, 2011
Letter from the RAC to ʻAulani Wilhelm on draft recommendations for a national aquaculture policy for NOAA
January 20, 2011
Letter from the RAC to ʻAulani Wilhelm to encourage the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) to prioritize the reauthorization of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA)
September 28, 2010
Letter from the RAC to ʻAulani Wilhelm concerning the continuing decline of the Hawaiian monk seal and support of ongoing research and efforts that might lead to the recovery of this species
January 26, 2006
Letter from the RAC to T ʻAulani Wilhelm concerning the described DEIS for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
January 27, 2005
Letter from the RAC to T. ʻAulani Wilhelm concerning the document "Advice and Recommendations on Development of Fishing Regulations Under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act Section 304(a)(5) for the Proposed Northwestern Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary"
October 21, 2004
Letter from the RAC to T. ʻAulani Wilhelm expressing concerns on "Advice and Recommendations on Development of Fishing Regulations Under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act Section 304(a)(5)" and related processes
Resolutions
August 20, 2020
Resolution relating to Executive Order 13921 of May 7, 2020 “To Promote American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth”
July 12, 2016
Letter from the RAC to John Armor Supporting the Proposed Expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
July 28, 2016
Resolution Honoring Laura Thompson for Her Service on the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Advisory Council
September 10, 2015
Resolution Expressing Support for Honoring Dr. Isabella Aiona Abbott at NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary System Memorial Garden
October 31, 2014
Resolution supporting increased distance learning opportunities and infrastructure at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
July 26, 2013
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Advisory Council Resolution Expressing Support for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument's Leadership Role in Big Ocean, A Network of the World's Large Scale Marine Managed Areas
November 15, 2011
Resolution supporting Big Ocean, A Network of the World's Large-Scale Marine Managed Areas
November 2, 2011
Resolution in Support of An Elevated Focus on Education at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
June 2, 2005
Resolution regarding alternatives to be analyzed in the draft Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed sanctuary
April 28, 2005
Resolution requesting the Reserve to request Bottomfish observer program data from the Pacific Islands Regional Administrator
January 27, 2005
Two Resolutions - one regarding the Management Plan/EIS workshop, and the other regarding the selection panel for new RAC members