Mid-Atlantic Fishery Council Schedules April Public Meetings Online
Published Date: 3/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding public meetings from April 8-10, 2025, both in person and online. Fishermen, environmental groups, and the public can weigh in on fish habitat, fishing rules, and data collection plans. These meetings shape how fish are managed, aiming to keep the ocean healthy and fishing fair, with no immediate costs but big impacts on future fishing policies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Council may take final action on recreational rules
On April 9, 2025 the Council will review public comments, FMAT/PDT recommendations, and Advisory Panel input and may consider final action on the Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda. If you fish recreationally or work in that sector, this meeting is a formal opportunity to present comments before the Council considers final action.
EFH 5-Year Review will be reviewed and approved
On April 8, 2025 the Council will review and is scheduled to approve the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) 5-Year Review report. Stakeholders interested in habitat and future fishery management issues can provide feedback during the meeting.
Data collection amendment scoping on April 9
On April 9, 2025 the Council will review scoping comments and discuss the Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection Amendment, including FMAT/PDT and Advisory Panel input and next steps. This is a chance to comment on recreational data collection and sector separation plans before the Council proceeds.
Attend April 8–10 meeting in person or online
You can participate in the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council meetings on April 8–10, 2025 either in person at the Seaview Dolce Hotel (401 South New York Road, Galloway, NJ 08205) or virtually via Webex. Webinar connection instructions and briefing materials are available at https://www.mafmc.org/briefing/april-2025, and the Council phone number is (302) 674-2331.
Meeting accessibility and sign language requests
The meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. If you need sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids, you must contact Shelley Spedden at (302) 526-5251 at least 5 days prior to the meeting dates (April 8–10, 2025).
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