September 16, 2019 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:
New England Fishery Management Council will hold a four-day meeting from Monday, September 23 through Thursday, September 26, 2019. The public is invited to listen-in via webinar or telephone. Here are the details.
MEETING LOCATION: Beauport Hotel, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, Beauport Hotel.
START TIME: The webinar will be activated at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 23 and at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September 24, 25, and 26. However, please note that the meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Monday and at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The webinar will end at approximately 6:00 p.m. EST or shortly after the Council adjourns each day.
WEBINAR REGISTRATION: Online access to the meeting is available at Listen Live. There is no charge to access the meeting through this webinar.
CALL-IN OPTION: To listen by telephone, dial +1 (631) 992-3221. The access code is 776-880-095. Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.
AGENDA: The agenda and all meeting materials are available on the Council’s website at NEFMC September 23-26, 2019 Gloucester, MA. Additional documents will be posted as they become available.
NOTE: During the Groundfish Committee report, the Council will not be approving the DEIS and selecting preliminary preferred alternatives for Amendment 23 as initially intended. Instead, the Council will use the time at this meeting to gain a detailed understanding of the alternatives and analyses in order to facilitate future decision-making.
THREE MEETING OUTLOOK: A copy of the New England Council’s Three Meeting Outlook is available HERE.