NOAA Schedules Annual Herring and Haddock Review
Published Date: 6/4/2026
Notice
Summary
NOAA is holding a public meeting on June 29-30, 2026, to review the health of Atlantic herring and Georges Bank haddock fish stocks. This check-up helps decide fishing rules that affect fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities. Everyone’s invited to join in person or online to hear the latest science and share their thoughts before any fishing changes happen.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Stock review may change fishing rules
NOAA will review Atlantic herring and Georges Bank haddock stock assessments on June 29-30, 2026. That review helps decide fishing rules that affect fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities, so those groups may face future regulatory changes based on the assessment results.
Public can attend and comment
You can attend the public meeting in person at the S.H. Clark Conference Room, NEFSC, 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA, or virtually via Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/hix-cwqp-crp) on June 29–30, 2026. The public portions include presentations, discussions, and public comment time before any fishing changes are decided; the public portion ends June 30, 2026 at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Physical access and special requests available
The meeting location is physically accessible to people with disabilities, and special requests should be directed to Brian Hooper (phone: 508-258-9580; email: [email protected]).
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