This page describes opportunities for public input on Council actions. Comment opportunities on Council actions are officially announced in the Federal Register. Daily Federal Register Updates may be received by subscribing HERE (Council-relevant notices are listed under "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" in the email updates).
GENERAL PUBLIC TESTIMONY - Public testimony is taken at all Council meetings. Written comments can be provided to the Council ahead of such meetings as well. All testimony and comments will be considered and incorporated into the official record. For specific opportunities, see our Meeting Schedule web page. Deadlines to submit written comments for Council Meetings may be found HERE.
COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIFIC ACTIONS - Public comments are solicited during the development of management actions. Examples include comment periods on scoping, environmental impact statements, fishery management plan changes, and proposed rules. NMFS lists public notices with comment opportunities relevant to Mid-Atlantic and New England Fisheries at: http://www.nero.noaa.gov/nero/regs/com.html. NMFS also distributes press releases on critical actions. Call (978) 281-9175 to receive these by email.
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making comments.
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Direct: 302 - 674 - 2331
Suite 201 Toll Free: 877 - 44 - MAFMC (446-2362)
800 N. State St
Fax: 302 - 674 - 5399
Dover, DE 19901
General Email: 
Email comments may also be sent to the
Executive Director (cmoore@mafmc.org) and the Council Chair Richard B.
Robins, Jr (richardbrobins@gmail.com).
