New England Council to Discuss Scallop Management Rules
Published Date: 5/29/2026
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on June 3, 2026, to plan how to protect and manage scallop fishing in the region. They’ll discuss research priorities and new rules that could affect fishermen and seafood businesses over the next few years. This meeting helps shape important decisions that balance fishing with ocean health, with no immediate costs but big impacts ahead.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Scallop Research Set-Aside Priorities
The Council will develop recommendations for Scallop Research Set-Aside priorities for 2027/2028 and 2028/2029 at the June 3, 2026 meeting. These priorities will guide which research projects get set-aside resources for those fishing years and could affect fishermen and seafood businesses in New England.
Scallop Framework 42 Development
The Committee will receive an update on the timeline for Scallop Framework 42 and provide input on the development of expected measures; initiation of action on Framework 42 is planned at the June 2026 Council meeting. The framework development could lead to regulatory measures that affect New England scallop fishermen and seafood businesses.
Scallop Strategic Plan Sequencing
The Committee will develop recommendations for sequencing Scallop Long-Term Strategic Plan work items for 2027-2029 during the June 3, 2026 meeting. The sequencing decisions will help set priorities for management and research actions over 2027 through 2029 and may influence future requirements for fishermen and seafood businesses.
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