Fenruary 4, 2014 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 25‐26, 2014
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Introductions and Announcements (Council Chairman Terry Stockwell)
Open Period for Public Comments (Terry Stockwell)
Opportunity for the public to provide brief comments on items relevant
to Council business but not listed on the agenda; please note, a revised Council policy calls for individuals to sign up to comment during this period and limit remarks to 3‐5 minutes
Recreational Groundfish Fishery Discussion (Frank Blount)
After consideration of recommendations from its Recreational Advisory Panel, develop recommendations for proactive accountability measures for Gulf of Maine haddock and Gulf of Maine cod for fishing year 2014
Habitat Committee Report (David Preble) Omnibus Essential Fish Habitat Amendment 2 ‐ Review the associated Draft Environmental Impact Statement, identify preferred alternatives and approve the DEIS for initial submission to NOAA
Lunch Break
Habitat Committee Report ‐ continued until adjournment for the day
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Habitat Committee Report ‐ continued from the previous day
Lunch Break
Habitat Committee Report ‐ continued until completion of this agenda item
Other Business