September 27, 2013 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries: Today NOAA Fisheries announces the availability for public comment of a draft amendment to the standardized bycatch reporting methodology (SBRM) used to assess the amount and type of bycatch occurring in Mid-Atlantic and New England fisheries.
Anyone wishing to submit comments for consideration may do so by October 27, 2013, through nmfs.ner.draftSBRM@noaa.gov .
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