Joe Seger
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CRTF Resolutions
The Task Force works by consensus with all individuals providing input and expertise. Task
Force Members address new topics and issues that are priority concerns for the long-term health
and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems and the communities that depend upon them. One mechanism
by which this is accomplished is through the passage of resolutions. Resolutions define the issue or problem
and then set out a plan of action. Any Task Force or Steering Committee Member can present resolutions
for consideration by the Task Force. The following Task Force Resolutions, listed by date, have been adopted.
18th Meeting, August 20-23, 2007 – Pago Pago, American Samoa
18-1 Coral Reefs and Climate Change
18-2 Renew and Strengthen Support for Local Action Strategy Initiative
18-3 Recognition and Support for the All Island Coral Reef Committee Strategic Action Plan and Charter
17th Meeting, October 25 & 27, 2006 – St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
17-1 Recognition & Support of U.S. International Coral Reef Initiative Secretariat
16th Meeting, October 25 & 27, 2006 – St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Final Resolution Summary
15th Meeting, May 4, 2006 – Washington D.C.
15-1 Illegal Use of Cyanide in International Trade
15-2 International Year of the Reef: 2008
14th Meeting, November 5-7, 2005 – Republic of Palau
14-1 Local Action Strategy Implementation
14-2 Caribbean Coral Bleaching Response
14-3 Responding to Major Damage Events
14-4 Call for Building Enforcement Capacity
14-5 Sustainable Financing Workshop Response
14-6 Pacific Federal Grants Workshop
14-7 Coral Reef Marine Protected Areas
14-8 2007 Year of the Reef
14-10 Approval of Past Resolutions Review
13th Meeting, March 2-3, 2005 – Washington, D.C.
Review of existing resolutions, no new resolutions proposed
12th Meeting, December 1-4, 2004 – Miami, Florida
12-1 Coral Spawning Resolution
12-2 Coral Mitigation Resolution
11th Meeting, February 24-25, 2004 – Washington, D.C.
11-1 CRTF to assist with development of Implementation of the National Coral Reef Action Strategy: Report to Congress 2002 – 2003
11-2 Resolution for Continued International Leadership
11-3 Proposal for CRTF Cross-Cut Budget
10th Meeting, October 3-7, 2003 – Guam & CNMI
10-1 Proposal for implementing LAS and other actions from the Puerto Rico resolution
10-2 Pacific Water Quality Resolution
10-3 Proposal on Pacific Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program
10-4 Proposal to improve outreach by and participation in the CRTF
10-5 Proposal on Coral Reefs, Climate and Coral Bleaching Initiative
10-6 Proposal on Response to Environmental Impacts of Natural Disaster
9th Meeting, February 26-27, 2003 – Washington D.C.
9-1 Caribbean Water Quality Resolution
9-2 Resolution on Participation in Free Trade Agreements of Coral Reef Resources
9-3 Resolution on International Trade in Coral Reef Resources
8th Meeting, October 2-3, 2002 – San Juan Puerto Rico
8-1 Puerto Rico Resolution
8-2 Endorse the Statement of Findings on International Trade of Coral and Coral Reef Species
8-3 Improving stakeholder engagement
8-4 Assessment of Coral Reef Mitigation Measures
8-5 Coral Reefs and Climate Change
8-6 Response to the Ocean Commission
8-7 Review of National Academy of Sciences coral reef study proposal
7th Meeting, December 5, 2001 – Washington D.C.
7-1 Accomplish oversight responsibilities with respect to implementing the Order's policies
7-2 Use existing agency programs, statutory authorities, competencies, and capabilities to
promote coral reef conservation consistent with US law and treaty obligations
6th Meeting, February 28, 2001 – Washington, D.C.
6-1 Continue work on outstanding items including: Task Force Charter and National Action Plan
6-2 Task Force will review and respond to All Islands group recommendations
6-3 The DOC will work with the Task Force to develop the "National Strategy" called for in the Coral Reef Conservation Act (CRCA).
5th Meeting, August 5-7, 2000 – Pago Pago, American Samoa
5-1 A strategy for removal of grounded vessels on coral reefs needs to be devised
5-2 The Freely Associated States of Micronesia are invited to participate
5-3 National Action Plan Implementation
4th Meeting, March 2, 2000 – Washington D.C.
4-1 Endorsed the National Action Plan to conserve coral reefs
3rd Meeting, November 2-3, 1999 – St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
3-1 Endorse the Draft National Action Plan to conserve coral reefs
3-2 Adopt the document entitled "Coral Reef Protected Areas: A Guide for
Management”
3-3 Adopt the document entitled "Oversight of Agency Actions Affecting Coral Reef
Protection”
3-4 Establish a formal Education and Outreach Working Group
3-7 Agreed to refer the matter of Vieques raised by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the Department of Navy
3-8 Asked the US ACOE to expand the educational outreach of its regulatory permit program under the CWA to include the islands and territories of the US.
3-9 EPA to review sewage outflow issues in the USVI and Puerto Rico
3-10 Promote ecosystem approach within bounds of NEPA
3-11 Explore and develop guidelines for mariculture as it relates to coral reef ecosystems
3-12 Joint Memorandum for the Field, to be signed Nov. 3, 1999, from the US EPA and the US Army (Civil Works), concerning 'Special Emphasis Given to Coral Reef Protection under the CWA, Marine
Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, and Federal Project Authorities.'
2nd Meeting, March 5-6, 1999 – Maui, Hawaii
2-1 Support evaluating options to address imports of coral and coral reef species and promote sustainable harvesting of traded coral reef resources.
2-2 Support the existing US Islands Coral Reef strategy as a priority for new funds proposed in President Clinton's FY00 Lands Legacy Initiative.
2-3 Support the Dept. of State's statement on coral bleaching and climate change
2-4 Support the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperative's
Resolution against destructive fishing practices, including dynamite fishing and cyanide fishing
1st Meeting, October 19-20, 1998 – Biscayne National Park, Florida
1-1 Invited the governors of American Samoa, CNMI, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands to participate as full members
1-2 The Governors' representatives from the islands will develop a statement defining sustainable use of coral reefs
1-3 Prior to our next meeting, Task Force members will summarize the authorities of their agencies relevant to coral reef management and conservation
1-4 Work with the CEQ and OMB to develop a budget cross-cut for implementation of EO 13089
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