May 24, 2021 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
Register now to attend the next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council scheduled for June 14-18, 2021 via webinar. During the week-long meeting Council members will discuss federal management measures affecting:
- Dolphin and Wahoo (along the entire Atlantic coast)
- King Mackerel
- Red Porgy
- Stock assessments for Red Snapper, Gag, Tilefish and Yellowtail Snapper
The meeting agenda also includes continued review of a proposed Shrimp Fishery Access Area in the Oculina Coral Habitat Area of Particular Concern off the east coast of Florida (Coral Amendment 10) and other management issues.
The meeting begins Monday, June 14, 2021 with a meeting of the Full Council in open session starting at 1:30 p.m. Meetings of the Council’s committees will continue through the week, concluding with a meeting of the Full Council on Friday, June 18th.
Public Comment Session – Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council will accept public comment on agenda items during this time. The Council is scheduled to approve Amendment 10 to the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery Management Plan for Secretarial review during the meeting week. Snapper Grouper Amendment 10 (Red Porgy) and Coastal Migratory Pelagics Amendment 34 (Atlantic King Mackerel) are scheduled to be approved for public hearings. If approved, the hearings will be held later this summer.
Unless otherwise indicated, the meeting is open to the public via webinar. Registration is required. Register now and receive reminders as the meeting date approaches.
Meeting materials and the public comment form will be posted to the Council’s website two weeks prior to the meeting at: https://safmc.net/safmc-meetings/council-meetings/.