New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Notice
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The notice announces five public meetings organized by the New England Fishery Management Council to gather feedback on the challenges facing the monkfish and skate fisheries. The meetings aim to identify potential management strategies for these fisheries. Stakeholders, including fishery operators, are encouraged to participate and submit comments by the specified deadline.
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Key Changes
- The Council is holding five public meetings for monkfish and skate fishery feedback.
- Public comments will influence 2027 management priorities.
- The meetings will address gear types, skate components, and monkfish regional differences.
Obligations
What this law requires
Conduct five public scoping meetings between April 27, 2026 and May 11, 2026 to solicit comments on fishery improvements for monkfish and skate fisheries
Hold meetings at specified locations and times: Portland ME (April 27), New Bedford MA (April 29), Riverhead NY (April 30), Manahawkin NJ (May 5), and webinar (May 11), each from 4-6:30 p.m.
Accept public comments on monkfish and skate fishery improvements with a deadline of Monday, May 18, 2026
Present briefings to the public on prior monkfish and skate priority ideas, recent CPUE project review information, and the 2025 Joint Management Summary Report before receiving comments
Consider scoping comments received during June 2026 Council meeting and incorporate them into December 2026 Council work priority development