Second South Pacific Albacore Allocation Workshop

Background:
The SPAA TOR requires the Workshop to discuss steps towards reaching agreement on proportional shares. SPAA01 recognized the need for further intersessional work, including additional proposals, technical analysis and continued allocation discussions. Following SPAA02, the remaining work should be clearly defined to enable WCPFC23 to progress from narrowed allocation options towards agreement on proportional shares and their incorporation, as appropriate, into arrangements implementing the SPA MP.

SPAA02 action: 
SPAA02 should identify specific next steps towards agreement on proportional shares at WCPFC23, including any outstanding technical analyses, proportional-share scenarios or calculations, and allocation-related elements sufficiently developed to inform the SPA implementing measure. The Workshop should clarify responsibilities and timelines for any remaining intersessional work and identify specific allocation questions requiring Commission decisions. Detailed implementation and MCS matters should be addressed only where necessary to support agreement on proportional shares and their incorporation into SPA implementation arrangements.