Transparency and public process

(a) Advice Section 302(g)(1)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1852(g)(1)(B)) is amended by adding at the end the following: Each scientific and statistical committee shall develop such advice in a transparent manner and allow for public involvement in the process.. (b) Meetings Section 302(i)(2) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1852(i)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G) Each Council shall make available on the internet website of the Council— (i) with respect to each meeting of the Council and Council coordination committee established under subsection (l) that is not closed in accordance with paragraph (3), to the extent practicable, a Webcast, live audio recording, or live broadcast of each such meeting; and (ii) with respect to each meeting of the Council and of the scientific and statistical committee established by the Council under subsection (g)(1)(A) that is not closed in accordance with paragraph (3), by not later than 30 days after the conclusion of each such meeting, an audio or video (if the meeting was held in person or by video conference) recording or a searchable audio or written transcript of each such meeting. (H) The Secretary shall maintain and make available to the public an archive of each recording and transcript made available under subparagraph (G)..