Fishery Councils Announce Webinars on Vessel Rules
Published Date: 5/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Councils are hosting three fun and important webinars in late May 2026 to talk about new rules for fishing boats. Fishermen, advisors, and the public can join, share ideas, and help shape how vessel limits might change. If you care about fishing and the ocean, mark your calendar and send in your comments by May 29 to have your voice heard!
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Webinars to Shape Vessel Limits
You can join three joint webinars on May 21, 2026 (10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6 p.m.-8 p.m.) and May 26, 2026 (2 p.m.-4 p.m.) to give input on vessel baseline restrictions. Public comments must be submitted by May 29, 2026 by mail to the New England Fishery Management Council or by email with “Vessel Baseline Comments” in the subject line.
Recordings Available On Request
The meetings will be recorded and a copy of the recording is available upon request under 16 U.S.C. 1852. If you cannot attend the live webinars, you can request the recording afterward to review what was discussed.
Accessibility and Sign Language Support
These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities, and requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids must be directed to Cate O'Keefe at 978-465-0492 at least 5 days before the meeting date. This ensures people with disabilities can participate.
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