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Appendix C: Questionnaires Sent to Fishery Management Councils and Fisheries Science Centers
Pages 75-78

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... Are constituent observations, opinions, or recommendations considered in addressing Standard 2? When there are discrepancies in information from different sources (e.g., NOAA Fisheries, council staff, state fishery scientists, academics, industry representatives)
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... FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER QUESTIONNAIRE If possible, please submit a flow chart for the collection and analysis of data for the scientific assessments prepared for advising the fishery management councils. Questions How does the center interpret the phrase "best scientific information available" as used in National Standard 2?
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... If all data have been treated equally, please explain why. Are there steps in process where the scientific data and findings are submitted for peer review?
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