The Council’s Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Committee and Advisory Panel will hold a public meeting on Friday, September 13, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. via webinar.

The purpose of this meeting is for the Committee and Advisory Panel to receive updates on the Shellfish Biotoxin/Food and Drug Administration protocols that might impact the clam fisheries on Georges Bank, discuss the status of the Species Separation Requirements Amendment, and to develop recommendations for implementation plan items for the Executive Committee to consider in October 2023.

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the webinar. If prompted, enter Access Code: 2337 412 8419;

  Meeting password: SCOQCTAP2023SEPT

• Phone only access: +1-415-655-0001 US Toll; Access Code: 2337 412 8419

Materials

• Agenda

• Staff Memo

• Comment letter from Cape May Foods and Surfside Foods

• Comment from Sea Watch International

• Comment from Monte Rome on GSCHMA EFP