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DOI - 210 - Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council	Agency Name	Department of the Interior
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	210
Original Establishment Date	1/5/1993	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://www.fws.gov/program/sport-fishing-and-b...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	19
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Chief, Branch of Communications and Partnerships, Fish and Aquatic Conservation
Merged This FY	No	Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Mr.
Current Charter Date	4/5/2023	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Thomas
Date Of Renewal Charter	4/5/2025	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	McCann
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(571) 329-3206
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	(703) 358-2487
Specific Establishment Authority*	P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021	Designated Federal Officer Email*	thomas_mccann@fws.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	1/1/2023
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Council advises the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce on aquatic conservation and restoration endeavors in fresh, estuarine, and marine environments that benefit recreational fishery resources, enhance recreational boating, and encourage partnerships among industry, the public, and government to advance these efforts. The Council accomplishes its purpose by: 1) completing assessments and evaluations of Federal fishing and boating programs requested by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and other agencies; and 2) recommending policies that improve aquatic resources conservation, fishing, or boating. Previously, the Council had completed evaluations of the Service’s overall fisheries program and boating grant programs administered by the Service. The Council’s efforts and collaboration with Federal agencies will provide the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce with insights and input on Federal fishing and boating programs.
How is membership balanced?*	Members are appointed by the Secretaries on a staggered term basis for terms not to exceed 3 years. Appointees are selected from among, but not limited to, the following national interest groups: State fish and wildlife resource management agencies (two members, one a director of a coastal state and one a director of an inland state), saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing organizations, recreational boating organizations, recreational fishing and boating industries, recreational fishery resource conservation organizations, Tribal resource management organizations, aquatic resource outreach and education organizations, and recreational fishing and/or boating diversity-based organizations.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The Council typically meets twice per year via teleconference or in-person. The frequency of the meetings is dictated primarily by the Council’s progress with program reviews and assessments. The meetings are relevant to the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce because the Council’s program reviews and their assessments provide guidance and recommendations to the Secretaries on Federal agencies’ fishing and boating programs.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The Council is comprised of national and regional leaders in angling and boating who represent a wide range of stakeholders. There is no equivalent committee or forum where these stakeholders interact together collectively to provide a comprehensive, well-rounded perspective on Federal fishing and boating programs. Accordingly, the Council's diverse set of organizational representatives ensures that a wide range of stakeholders' viewpoints are shared with the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce.
Why close or partially close meetings?	N/A. All meetings of the Council are open to the public.
Recommendation Remarks	The Council held a full council meeting in October of FY 2025 and has held multiple subcommittee meetings. Although there were no recommendations made during the full council meeting in October, many decisions and plans were made for moving forward.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	The Service has routinely incorporated the Council’s recommendations into its consideration for projects selected for funding from the Boating Infrastructure Grant program’s Tier II competitive grant selection, but the Council did not advise on the grant program in FY24.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	N/A	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	The Council’s evaluations of Federal programs and policy recommendations seek to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Federal efforts. However, it is difficult to quantify specific cost savings. For example, although the Council’s review of the National Outreach and Communication Program (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number 15.653) provides recommendations on ways to increase the program’s overall effectiveness, it does not identify specific cost savings associated with these proposed changes.	Grants Review Comment	N/A
Number Of Recommendations*	244	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	There were no recommendations in FY 2024. The Council met in May FY 2024 and plans to meet in early FY 2025 to discuss and vote on recommendations.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	82.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Historically, the Service has implemented 200 of the Council's 244 recommendations.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	N/A	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	The Council received feedback from Service representatives through virtual communication and formal correspondence.	Narrative Description*	The duties of the Council are solely advisory and include duties such as: providing advice that will assist the Secretaries in compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and other applicable statutes; fulfilling responsibilities established by Executive Order 12962, as modified by Executive Order 13474; monitoring specific Federal activities affecting aquatic systems and the recreational fisheries they support and reviewing and evaluating the relation of Federal policies and activities to the status and conditions of recreational fishery resources; providing advice that will assist the Secretaries in fulfilling responsibilities established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, including, but not limited to: studying the impact of derelict vessels and identifying recyclable solutions for recreational vessels, and reviewing the study from the Comptroller General of the United States that documents the impacts of nonmotorized vessels on waterway access points and the use of funding sources to improve access issues and provide nonmotorized boating safety programs, and identifying potential recommendations for the Secretaries based on that study; recommending policies or programs to increase public awareness and support for the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund; recommending policies or programs that foster conservation, stewardship, and ethical practices in recreational fishing and boating; recommending policies or programs to address climate change and strengthen climate resilience by protecting and restoring aquatic ecosystems and supporting biodiversity while maintaining or enhancing fishing and boating opportunities; recommending policies or programs to stimulate and expand angler and boater participation in the conservation and restoration of aquatic resources; recommending policies and programs to stimulate recreational fishing and boating opportunities for all Americans, and to remove barriers to access for youth, veterans, urban residents, and other underrepresented communities; and providing advice on how the Secretaries can foster communication, education, and coordination among government, industry, anglers, boaters, and the public.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	2/19/2025 10:46 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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