January 30, 2017 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:
The New England Fishery Management Council will hold a scoping hearing via webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 on Amendment 5 to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan. This action could lead to the development of a limited access program for both the skate bait and skate non-bait/wing fisheries. Input gathered during this early stage of the process is especially important since the Council is starting off with a blank slate. The public is encouraged to participate. Here are the webinar details.
START TIME: 6:00 p.m.
WEBINAR REGISTRATION: Online access to the meeting will be available at:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/194149773
There is no charge to access the meeting through this webinar.
CALL-IN OPTION: To listen by telephone, dial +1 (646) 749-3122.
The access code is 194-149-773.
Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.
MATERIALS: The scoping document and other related materials are available on the Council’s website at: http://www.nefmc.org/calendar/jan.-31-2017-scoping-hearing-skate-amendment-5.
QUESTIONS: Contact Janice Plante at (607) 592-4817, email jplante@nefmc.org.