New England Council Meets on Fish Quotas
Published Date: 8/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on August 25, 2026, to discuss important updates and rules for managing local fish populations. Fishermen, seafood businesses, and ocean lovers will want to tune in as the Council reviews catch limits and monitoring plans that could affect fishing seasons and quotas. This meeting helps keep New England’s fisheries healthy and sustainable, with no immediate costs but big impacts on future fishing rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Review of ABC Control Rules
If you fish or run a seafood business in New England, the Groundfish Committee will discuss Framework 68 (Acceptable Biological Catch or ABC control rules) and an update on contract work to evaluate integrating a risk policy with ABC control rules at a public meeting on August 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The Committee will bring recommendations to the full Council for possible formal action that could change catch limits or management for New England fisheries in the EEZ.
Amendment 23 Monitoring Review Follow‑up
If you operate commercially in New England fisheries, the Committee will have a follow-up discussion on the final report for Amendment 23 Monitoring Review at the August 25, 2026 meeting. That review concerns monitoring plans and could influence monitoring or reporting requirements for fishing operations in the New England EEZ.
Meeting Accessibility and Recording
The August 25, 2026 meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities, will be recorded, and a copy of the recording is available on request. 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.
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