NOAA Fisheries has published a proposed rule to establish limits on how much quota share or annual cage tags an individual or business can hold or control over the course of a fishing year. The comment period is open through September 23, 2022.
Proposed Rule: Amendment 22 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan
August 2022 Council Meeting Summary
MAFMC Comments on Proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary Designation
Applicants Sought for SAFMC Mackerel/Cobia Advisory Panel
The Mid-Atlantic Council is seeking qualified applicants to serve as representatives on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Mackerel/Cobia Advisory Panel. Apply by August 23, 2022.
Climate Change Scenario Planning: Invitation to Attend Scenario Deepening Webinars
NEFMC Seeks Applicants for 2023-2025 Fishery Advisory Panels
The New England Fishery Management Council is accepting applications from commercial and recreational fishermen, as well as other stakeholders, to serve on its advisory panels (APs) for the next three years. The application deadline is August 31, 2022.
August 2022 Council Meeting
New Data Explorer Provides Insight into Fish Habitat in the Northeast
The NRHA Data Explorer allows users to visualize and explore fish habitat data, with an emphasis on habitat use by diverse fish and shellfish species in the Northeast.
Notice of Availability: Amendment 22 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan
Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to Meet July 25-26, 2022
June 7-9, 2022 Council Meeting Summary
Mid-Atlantic Council Approves Revised Stock Rebuilding Plan for Atlantic Mackerel
MAFMC & ASMFC Take First Step Toward Recreational Management Reform for Bluefish, Sumer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass
NEFMC Invites Scoping Comments on Limited Access Scallop Leasing Program
NOAA Fisheries is Seeking Nominations for U.S. Commissioners to Regional Fisheries Management Organizations
NOAA Fisheries is seeking nominations for qualified individuals to serve as non-government U.S. commissioners to eight regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs), including two in the Greater Atlantic Region: Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) and North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO).
Reminder: Sea Turtle Bycatch Measures in Atlantic Trawl Fisheries - Information Needed by May 31
June 2022 Council Meeting
NOAA Fisheries Invites Public Comment on New Draft Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy
NOAA Fisheries is accepting public comment on the strategy through August 19. Four public webinars have been scheduled, with additional in-person comment opportunities to be announced.