This should extend beyond NOF as well.

Some of the hardest hits are the emergency closures that directly result from "meet and confer" conversations between Co-managers that occur OVER THE PHONE.

I would contest that transparency is paramount in ANY circumstance that will impact season setting,

"we ask that the tribal co-managers consider allowing the tribal and non-
tribal citizens an opportunity to observe (without participation) during co-management meetings wherein the discussion includes proposals for an upcoming harvest season(s)."

In the instance of emergency "meetings" there should be a physical location and schedule with meetings being conducted in a transparent way. No more "close the fishery now, here comes our lawyers."
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When I grow up I want to be,
One of the harvesters of the sea.
I think before my days are done,
I want to be a fisherman.