The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is responsible for management of fisheries in federal waters which occur predominantly off the mid-Atlantic coast. States with voting representation on the Council include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. (North Carolina is represented on both the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils.) The Mid-Atlantic Council appreciates your interest and encourages public input as we continue the process of managing and conserving our fisheries. Not pictured:  Paul Scarlett (NJ), Dave Miko (PA), Harley Speir (MD) Hover your cursor arrow over the picture above to see each Council member's name (Internet Explorer only) Click on the picture to be taken to the Council members' contact info pages   What's New... Council Meeting Agenda (Philadelphia, PA August 4 - 7, 2008) - PDF* Coast Guard to Develop Regulations to Enhance Maritime Safety - PDF* 2008 Council Meeting Calendar NEFSC Announces the 2008 Northeast Fishing Vessel Annual Cost Survey Secretary of Commerce Announces Council Appointments Council's Annual Work Plan - PDF* Reauthorized Magnuson Stevens Act - PDF*            Other Information: 2008 MAFMC Fishery Regulations Brochure - PDF* Latest NMFS Regional Fishery Regulations Mid-Atlantic Council's Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures (SOPPs) Status of U.S. Fisheries (NMFS Office of Sustainable Fisheries) Northeast Region Permits Office Reauthorized Magnuson Stevens Act (redline version) - PDF*                 * PDF files require a free viewer available directly from Adobe:                           Last Updated:  July 11, 2008		What's New!     Council Meeting Minutes     Council Industry Advisors     Industry Advisor Application Form (PDF)* Fishery Achievement Award Nomination Form for 2008  (PDF)*   Research Set Aside Program   Maritime Law Enforcement   'Smart Gear' Bycatch Reduction Competition General questions or comments:     Comments or questions about our WEBSITE: