Second South Pacific Albacore Allocation Workshop

Background: 
The SPAA TOR specifically tasks the Workshop with narrowing allocation options for consideration by WCPFC23. While SPAA01 identified possible allocation frameworks, criteria and approaches, key issues remained unresolved, including the EEZ/high seas split, choice of allocation framework, application of Article 10(3) criteria, and apportionment of fishing opportunities among CCMs. SPAA02 should therefore move beyond identifying possible approaches and develop a manageable and clearly defined set of allocation options for WCPFC23 consideration.

SPAA02 action:
Based on discussions under Agenda Item 4, SPAA02 should identify allocation options to be retained or excluded, taking into account the level of CCM support, and agree on a narrowed set of options for consideration by WCPFC23. Where feasible, each retained option should clearly identify the proposed allocation framework, EEZ/high seas components, allocation criteria and apportionment approach, including their implications for indicative CCM-level proportional shares or fishing opportunities.