South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Outreach and Communications Advisory Panel Public Meeting
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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a public meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Outreach and Communications Advisory Panel. The meeting will take place on May 5, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on May 6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Charleston, 5265 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418. The meeting will also be available via webinar. The agenda includes updates on outreach efforts, review of draft outreach and communication goals, digital communications, the Sea Grant Reef Fish Fellowship, the Citizen Science Program, state outreach for potential South Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits, and activities for the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The panel will also discuss habitat and ecosystem FAQs, engagement with Marine Resource Education Program graduates, and methods to increase public attendance at Council meetings. Public comment will be accepted during the meeting.
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Key Changes
- Public meeting scheduled for May 5, 2026 (9am-5pm) and May 6, 2026 (9am-12pm) at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston
- Webinar access available via registration on the SAFMC website
- Review of Council's draft outreach and communication goals
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Obligations
What this law requires
Post meeting information, agenda, overview, briefing book materials, and online public comment form on the Council's website at least 2 weeks prior to the May 5-6, 2026 meeting
Make the meeting available via webinar with a registration link posted on the Council's website
Accept public comment during the meeting and via an online public comment form
Ensure the meeting venue is physically accessible to people with disabilities
Process requests for auxiliary aids directed to the Council office at least 3 days prior to the meeting