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Regulatory Services - Social Impact Assessment

NMFS Council Operational Guidelines – Fishery Management Process
"Guidelines for Assessment of the Social Impact of Fishery Management Actions"
Appendix 2(g) December 24, 2007

Policy Directives: NMFSI 01-111-02  

Past Guidance:
Guidelines and Principles for Social Impact Assessment, May 1994


Other Resources:
Guidelines and Principles for Social Impact Assessment. Impact Assessment 12(2): 107-152.

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