This action will consider potential changes to two exemptions to the summer flounder commercial minimum mesh size requirements.

This joint Council amendment and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Addendum proposes several changes to the management program for black sea bass commercial fisheries. The Council and Commission took final action in August 2021. The Commission’s Addendum XXXIII measures are final for state waters (0-3 miles from shore) and became effective January 1, 2022. The Council’s amendment is pending implementation.