Public Meeting Set for Scallop Fishing Rule Planning
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on June 2, 2026, to plan scallop fishing rules and research priorities for the next few years. Fishermen, researchers, and coastal communities will feel the impact as these decisions shape how scallop fishing is managed, potentially affecting catch limits and funding. The meeting is open to everyone and will help guide important fishery actions starting in 2027.
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Scallop Management Plans for 2027–2029
The Council's Scallop Advisory Panel will develop recommendations for Scallop Research Set-Aside priorities for 2027/2028 and 2028/2029, discuss Scallop Framework 42 (with measures to be initiated at the June 2026 Council meeting), and develop sequencing for the Scallop Strategic Plan work items for 2027-2029. The notice says fishermen, researchers, and coastal communities will feel the impact because these decisions help shape how scallop fishing is managed and can potentially affect catch limits and funding.
Public Meeting Access and Accommodations
The Scallop Advisory Panel meeting is open to the public on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9 a.m. You can attend in person at Hilton Garden Inn Providence (220 Portugal Way, Providence, RI) or by webinar (registration URL provided). The meeting will be recorded and is physically accessible; requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids must be made at least 5 days before the meeting date, and a copy of the recording is available upon request.
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