June 3, 2022 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:
The New England Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will meet by webinar to discuss the Council’s 2022-2026 Research Priorities and several other important issues. The public is invited to listen live. Here are the details.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 7, 2022
START TIME: 1:00 p.m.
WEBINAR REGISTRATION: Online access to the meeting is available at Listen Live. There is no charge to access the meeting through this webinar. The Remote Participation Guide is posted here.
CALL-IN OPTION: To listen by telephone, dial +1 (631) 992-3221. The access code is 827-025-783. Please be aware that if you dial in using this number without joining the webinar at the link above, you will be unable to speak during opportunities for public comment. Your regular phone charges will apply.
AGENDA: The SSC will meet to:
- Review the draft list of 2022-2026 Council Research Priorities and Data Needs and provide feedback;
- Review the draft 2022 Monkfish Fishery Performance Report and provide comments;
- Receive an update on the development of acceptable biological catch (ABC) control rule alternatives under consideration for the Northeast Multispecies (Groundfish) Fishery Management Plan;
- Receive a presentation and provide comments on the NOAA Fisheries Northeast Climate Regional Action Plan; and
- Consider other business as necessary.
MATERIALS: All documents for this meeting are posted on the SSC June 7, 2022 meeting webpage.
QUESTIONS: Contact Joan O’Leary at (978) 465-0492, ext. 101, joleary@nefmc.org or Janice Plante at (607) 592-4817, jplante@nefmc.org.