The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is responsible for management of fisheries in federal waters which occur predominantly off the mid-Atlantic coast. States with voting representation on the Council include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. (North Carolina is represented on both the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils.) The Mid-Atlantic Council appreciates your interest and encourages public input as we continue the process of managing and conserving our fisheries.  Latest News: Secretary of Commerce Announces New Council Appointments Agenda for Special Council Meeting Philadelphia, PA July 14, 2009 Council Letter to Secretary of Commerce on River Herring Council Resolution on Mid-Atlantic Governors' Agreement on Ocean Conservation Summary of Council Meeting in New York, NY June 8 - 11, 2009 2009 Council Meeting Calendar Council's 2009 Annual Work Plan 2009 MAFMC Regulations Brochure Latest NMFS Regional Fishery Regulations State Regulations (NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC)            Other Information:         Past Council Meeting Materials         Improvements to Recreational Fishing Data (MRIP)         Mid-Atlantic Council's Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures          Status of U.S. Fisheries (NMFS Office of Sustainable Fisheries)          Northeast Region Permits Office          Reauthorized Magnuson Stevens Act          Reauthorized Magnuson Stevens Act (redline version) - PDF*                 * PDF files require a free viewer available directly from Adobe:                 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Suite 2115 Federal Bldg 300 S. New St Dover, DE  19904-6726 tel.     302.674.2331 fax.     302.674.4136             Last Updated:  June 30, 2009		Historic MAFMC FMPs and Amendments Now Available on our Website   Council Meeting Minutes (text)   Council Meeting Minutes (audio)   Council Advisory Panels   Council Advisory Panel Application Form (PDF)   Fishery Achievement Award Nomination Form for 2009  (PDF)   Research Set Aside Program   Maritime Law Enforcement   'Smart Gear' Bycatch Reduction Competition General questions or comments:     Comments or questions about our WEBSITE: