January 12, 2017 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:
The New England Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. The public is invited to participate via webinar or telephone. Here are the details.
MEETING LOCATION: Courtyard Marriott, Boston Logan Airport, 225 McClellan Highway. Hotel information is available here.
START TIME: 9:00 a.m.
WEBINAR REGISTRATION: Online access to the meeting will be available at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1862035415569459713.
There is no charge to access the meeting through this webinar.
CALL-IN OPTION: To listen by telephone, dial +1 (562) 247-8321.
The access code is 830-280-660.
Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.
AGENDA: The SSC will review information provided by the Council’s Groundfish Plan Development Team and make overfishing level (OFL) and acceptable biological catch (ABC) recommendations for witch flounder for fishing years 2017 and 2018. The SSC also will: (1) receive a presentation on revisions to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act National Standard 1 guidelines; (2) receive an update on the Council’s efforts to develop a worked example of an ecosystem-based fishery management approach for Georges Bank; and (3) discuss other business as necessary.
MATERIALS: Meeting materials are available on the Council’s website at SSC Jan. 17, 2017 meeting.
QUESTIONS: Call Joan O’Leary at (978) 465-0492 ext. 106 or email her at joleary@nefmc.org. Or contact Janice Plante using the information below.