OPAC Meetings
The governor-appointed Ocean Policy Advisory Council works with the public to make recommendations on issues of ocean policy ranging from ocean-based energy generation plans to developing marine reserves in the territorial sea. The council's Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) is chaired by the Sea Grant director serves and under OPAC rules serves as a member of the Council's Executive Board.
Information about upcoming and past OPAC and STAC meetings is available below.
The OPAC Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) met on October 24, 2024. Watch the meeting recording and access the meeting summary and relevant documents below.
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Documents:
The OPAC Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) met on September 3rd, 2024. Watch the meeting recording and access the meeting summary and relevant documents below.
The OPAC Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) met on September 22nd, 2022. Review the meeting materials below.
Meeting Documents:
The OPAC Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) met on August 9th, 2022. Review the meeting materials below.
Meeting Documents:
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STAC is not required to include public comment as part of their meetings, however all meetings of the STAC shall be available and accessible to the public to attend.
Meeting agendas and summaries are available using the table below.