The Council hosted a series of 4 workshops to develop recommendations regarding whether and how the Research Set-Aside program should be redeveloped. This third workshop was held on October 14, 2021 focused on Enforcement.

• Workshop Summary

• Workshop Recording

Workshop Objectives:

• Identify potential program modifications that could prevent reoccurrence of previous enforcement issues.

• Identify how the Council will collaborate with the Commission and other agencies to ensure compliance that addresses enforcement objectives.

• SSC Economic Working Group discussion on Enforcement

Meeting Materials

• October 14 Workshop Agenda

• RSA Workshops - Overview

• Workshop Panelists

Background Materials:

• Comprehensive Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside Timeline

• Mid-Atlantic RSA by Species and Year (2009-2014)

• New England Fishery Management Council Final RSA Report