NOAA Fisheries Gloucester has released the following announcement:
In response to industry requests, NOAA Fisheries is starting a pilot program in several regional ports to provide opportunities for fishermen, seafood dealers, and other constituents to meet with NOAA staff to get their specific operational concerns addressed. Staff will be available to assist with questions on issues such as vessel trip reports, vessel monitoring systems, sector requirements, and Standard Atlantic Fisheries Information System reporting.
There will be no presentations or opportunities for formal public comment at these sessions. If they are useful, additional service centers will be scheduled.
1) Yankee Fishermen’s Cooperative 725 Ocean Boulevard, Seabrook, NH Wednesday, March 23, 2011 2:00 – 5:00 PM
2) Eastham Town Hall 2500 State Highway, Eastham, MA Wednesday, April 13, 2011 3:00 – 6:00 PM
3) Portland Fish Exchange 6 Portland Fish Pier, Portland, ME Wednesday, May 25, 2011 8:00 – 11:00 AM
For more information, contact Olivia Rugo at olivia.rugo@noaa.gov or 978-675-2167