The Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) / Plan Development Team (PDT) will hold a meeting via webinar on Monday April 16, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

The FMAT/PDT will meet with the Council Member/Commissioner Work Group to discuss several aspects of the Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda.

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Meeting Materials

• Action Plan

About FMAT/PDT Meetings

This will be a working meeting of the FMAT/PDT. Members of the public may listen to this meeting, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the meeting chair invites input during a specified public comment period. FMAT/PDT working documents will not be shared. The work of the FMAT/PDT, including meeting summaries, will be shared and considered during Council/Policy Board meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) / Plan Development Team (PDT) will hold a meeting via webinar on Monday April 1, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

The FMAT/PDT will discuss several aspects of the Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda.

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Meeting Materials

• Meeting materials will be posted as available

About FMAT/PDT Meetings

This will be a working meeting of the FMAT/PDT. Members of the public may listen to this meeting, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the meeting chair invites input during a specified public comment period. FMAT/PDT working documents will not be shared. The work of the FMAT/PDT, including meeting summaries, will be shared and considered during Council/Policy Board meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Summer Flounder Commercial Mesh Exemption Framework/Addendum Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) / Plan Development Team (PDT) will hold a meeting via webinar on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The FMAT/PDT will meet to review and discuss several aspects of the Summer Flounder Mesh Exemption Framework/Addenda including, updates to the framework/addenda timeline and analysis needs in preparation for the April 2024 Council meeting.

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The Council’s Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Amendment Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) will meet on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. via webinar.

The purpose of this meeting will be to continue work on the components of an EFH review and development of an EFH amendment. Connection details for the webinar may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting.

Contacts:

Jessica Coakley - jcoakley@mafmc.org; 302-526-5252

Tori Kentner - tkentner@mafmc.org; 302-526-5262

Meeting Materials:

• Meeting materials will be posted when available.

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Summer Flounder Commercial Mesh Exemption Framework/Addendum Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) / Plan Development Team (PDT) will hold a meeting via webinar on Monday, February 26, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The FMAT/PDT will meet to review and discuss several aspects of the Summer Flounder Mesh Exemption Framework/Addenda including, the current version of Draft Action Plan, draft purpose and need statement, analysis needed for the proposed action, and timing of upcoming meetings.

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The joint FMAT/PDT formed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) will meet in the afternoon of Thursday, February 22, 2024 via webinar to discuss analyses for the joint sturgeon action. This work will help inform the Joint AP meeting discussion (March 5th) and the Joint Cte meeting discussion (March 13th) and final action is expected by both Councils in April.

Briefing materials will be posted here later if appropriate.

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MAFMC Contact: Jason Didden - jdidden@mafmc.org; 302-526-5254

NEFMC Contact: Jenny Couture - jcouture@nefmc.org or Robin Frede – rfrede@nefmc.org; (978) 465-0492

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The joint FMAT/PDT formed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) will meet in the afternoon of Wednesday, December 20, 2023 via webinar. The meeting was not open to the public because the FMAT/PDT was using confidential observer sturgeon data.

MEETING SUMMARY

The MAFMC and NEFMC have initiated a joint framework action to address Atlantic sturgeon bycatch in the monkfish and spiny dogfish gillnet fisheries. NMFS has suggested striving for more bycatch reduction than originally planned, due to recent high bycatch estimates.

MAFMC Contact: Jason Didden - jdidden@mafmc.org; 302-526-5254

NEFMC Contact: Jenny Couture - jcouture@nefmc.org or Robin Frede – rfrede@nefmc.org; (978) 465-0492

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Council’s Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Amendment Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) will meet on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. via webinar.

The purpose of this meeting will be to continue work on the components of an EFH review and development of an EFH amendment. Connection details for the webinar may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting.

Contacts:

Jessica Coakley - jcoakley@mafmc.org; 302-526-5252

Tori Kentner - tkentner@mafmc.org; 302-526-5262

Meeting Materials:

• Agenda

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) / Plan Development Team (PDT) will hold a meeting via webinar on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The FMAT/PDT will meet with the Commissioner and Council member working group to discuss several aspects of the Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda.

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This meeting has been canceled and will be rescheduled.

The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) FMAT/PDT will meet on Monday, October16, 2023, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. via webinar.

This SBRM 3-year review FMAT/PDT meeting will:

•  Discuss drafting of the SBRM 3-year report

• Review analyses completed to date

• Review needed next steps

Staff contact: Jason Didden: 302-526-5254; jdidden@mafmc.org

Webinar Connection

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Meeting Materials

• Meeting materials will be shared if applicable

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) / Plan Development Team (PDT) will hold a meeting via webinar on Wednesday, September 19, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

During this meeting, the FMAT/PDT will continue to discuss alternatives and analysis for the Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda.

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Meeting Materials

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The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) FMAT/PDT will meet on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. via webinar.

This SBRM 3-year review FMAT/PDT meeting will:

•  Discuss drafting of the SBRM 3-year report

• Review analyses completed to date

• Review needed next steps

Staff contact: Jason Didden: 302-526-5254; jdidden@mafmc.org

Webinar Connection

• meet.google.com/fng-bpui-fvq

Meeting Materials

• Meeting materials will be shared if applicable

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The joint FMAT/PDT formed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) will meet on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. via webinar.

The MAFMC and NEFMC have initiated a joint framework action to address Atlantic sturgeon bycatch in the monkfish and spiny dogfish gillnet fisheries. The joint FMAT/PDT will meet to discuss confidential data issues, the new Biological Opinion, and the range of alternatives in the action.

MAFMC Contact: Karson Cisneros - kcisneros@mafmc.org; 302-526-5259

NEFMC Contact: Robin Frede – rfrede@nefmc.org; (978) 465-0492 (ext. 124)

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) FMAT/PDT will meet on Thursday, August 17, 2023 from10 a.m. - 12 p.m. via webinar.

This SBRM 3-year review FMAT/PDT meeting will:

•  Discuss drafting of the SBRM 3-year report

• Review analyses completed to date

• Review needed next steps

Staff contact: Jason Didden: 302-526-5254; jdidden@mafmc.org

Webinar Connection

• Webinar information will be posted prior to the meeting.

Meeting Materials

• Meeting materials will be shared if applicable

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Council’s Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Amendment Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) will meet on Monday, July 17, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. via webinar.

The purpose of this meeting will be to continue work on the components of an EFH review and development of an EFH amendment. Connection details for the webinar may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting.

Contacts:

Jessica Coakley - jcoakley@mafmc.org; 302-526-5252

Tori Kentner - tkentner@mafmc.org; 302-526-5262

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Harvest Control Rule 2.0 Framework/Addenda Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) / Plan Development Team (PDT) will hold a meeting via webinar on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Meeting Materials

• Agenda (Times are subject to change based on the pace of discussion.)

  • 9:00 – 9:10 Welcome, meeting overview

  • 9:10 – 9:45 Summer Flounder MSE presentation

  • 9:45 – 10:45 FMAT/PDT questions/discussion on MSE

  • 10:45 – 11:40 Discussion of other topics if needed

  • 11:40 – 11:50

  • Next steps

    • Council/Policy Board meeting: August 9, 2023.

    • Meeting with Commissioner/Council member work group fall

      2023 (tentative).

  • 11:50 - 12:00 Public comment (if time allows)

• Action plan

• Summer Flounder Management Strategy Evaluation materials from June 2022 Council and Policy Board meeting

  • Briefing document

  • Presentation

  • Recording

• Supplemental briefing materials

  • Recreational Harvest Control Rule Addenda/Framework Options Reference Guide (March 2022)

The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) FMAT/PDT will meet on Thursday, July 6, 2023 from10 a.m. - 12 p.m. via webinar.

This SBRM 3-year review FMAT/PDT meeting will:

•  Discuss drafting of the SBRM 3-year report

• Review analyses completed to date

• Review needed next steps

Staff contact: Jason Didden: 302-526-5254; jdidden@mafmc.org

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Meeting Materials

• Meeting materials will be shared if applicable

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Harvest Control Rule 2.0 Framework/Addenda FMAT/PDT will meet on Monday, June 12, 2023 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. via webinar.

Staff contact: Julia Beaty: 302-526-5250; jbeaty@mafmc.org

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Meeting Materials

• Agenda and Briefing Materials

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) FMAT/PDT will meet on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. via webinar.

The joint FMAT/PDT will meet to:

• Discuss and draft the Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology in order to assess its effectiveness.

• Review analyses completed to date.

• Discuss other business, if necessary.

Staff contact: Jason Didden: 302-526-5254; jdidden@mafmc.org

Webinar Connection

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About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The joint FMAT/PDT formed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) will meet on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. via webinar.

The MAFMC and NEFMC have initiated a joint framework action to address Atlantic sturgeon bycatch in the monkfish and spiny dogfish gillnet fisheries. The joint FMAT/PDT will meet to discuss:

• The Action Plan to Reduce Atlantic Sturgeon Bycatch in Federal Large-Mesh Gillnet Fisheries (Action Plan) that was developed by the Atlantic Sturgeon Bycatch Working Group

• The application of the Action Plan recommendations to the jointly managed spiny dogfish and monkfish gillnet fisheries

• Potential alternatives and further data needs

• Other business, as necessary

MAFMC Contact: Karson Cisneros - kcisneros@mafmc.org; 302-526-5259

NEFMC Contact: Robin Frede – rfrede@nefmc.org; (978) 465-0492 (ext. 124)

Webinar Connection

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About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Council’s Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Species Separation Requirements Amendment FMAT will meet Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The purpose of this meeting is for the FMAT to continue its work to develop additional alternatives for possible inclusion in the Species Separation Requirements Amendment.

The meeting will be held in-person in Massachusetts, with a webinar connection option. Public in-person attendance at this facility is contingent on COVID CDC Risk Status. Public can attend in-person ONLY if the CDC COVID-19 Community Risk Level is LOW, otherwise public will need to attend via webinar. Specific information on the FMAT meeting location to attend in-person, or connection details for the webinar may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting.

Contacts:

Jessica Coakley - jcoakley@mafmc.org; 302-526-5252

Jose Montanez- jmontanez@mafmc.org; 302-526-5258

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Council’s Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Amendment Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) will meet on Monday, April 3, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. via webinar.

The purpose of this meeting will be to continue work on the components of an EFH review and development of an EFH amendment. Connection details for the webinar may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting.

Contacts:

Jessica Coakley - jcoakley@mafmc.org; 302-526-5252

Tori Kentner - tkentner@mafmc.org; 302-526-5262

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Council’s Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Amendment Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. via webinar.

The purpose of this meeting will be to review the draft action plan and discuss next steps for initiating work on this amendment and components of the EFH Review.

Contacts:

Jessica Coakley - jcoakley@mafmc.org; 302-526-5252

Tori Kentner - tkentner@mafmc.org; 302-526-5262

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Council’s Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Advisory Panel and Species Separation Requirements Amendment Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. via webinar.

The purpose of this meeting is for the Advisory Panel to provide input on the FMAT’s draft action plan for work on the Species Separation Requirement Amendment in 2023. In addition, the FMAT will gather input from the Advisory Panel on additional types of solutions/approaches that could be considered for the amendment.

Materials

• Agenda

• Action Plan

• Industry Comments

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the webinar. If prompted, enter Meeting Number: 2344 936 6246; Password: SCOQAmend2023. After you connect you will have the option to choose whether to use your phone or computer microphone and speakers for audio.

• Phone only access: 1-415-655-0001; Access code: 2344 936 6246. Please only use this option if you are not connecting to the webinar on your computer or device. Otherwise follow the audio connection prompts to call in when you join the webinar.

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Harvest Control Rule (HCR) Framework/Addenda FMAT/PDT will meet via webinar on May 26, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The objectives of this meeting are for the FMAT/PDT to review comments received through the Draft Addenda public comment period, receive an update on the SSC’s review of the framework/addenda options, consider Advisory Panel input, and provide recommendations to the Council and Policy Board regarding final action. For additional information contact Julia Beaty at jbeaty@mafmc.org.

Webinar Connection Details

Click here to connect to the webex meeting. If prompted, enter meeting number 2332 234 1146 and password RyUQjPxN372.

Please connect your audio through your computer, telephone, or other device by following the prompts that appear after opening the webinar. If you must join by phone only, you may dial 1-415-655-0001 and enter access code 2332 234 1146. Please only use this option if you are not connecting to the webinar on your computer or other device.

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Species Separation Requirements Amendment Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) will meet on Tuesday, April 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Council is developing and Amendment to modify species separation requirements in the surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries. At this first meeting, the FMAT will 1) review the draft action plan including the timeline for work, 2) review the draft purpose and need statement (for NEPA), and 3) review a draft suite of alternatives on which to begin amendment development work.

Contact: Jessica Coakley, jcoakley@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5252 or José Montañez, jmontanez@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5258

Webinar Information

• Join the Webinar (If prompted, enter Meeting Number: 2337 174 2477, Meeting password: SCOQ2022FMAT1)

• Join by Phone: +1-415-655-0001 (US Toll), Access Code: 2337 174 2477

 About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Connection details for webinar-based meetings are typically posted on the calendar page for that meeting. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Monkfish Plan Development Team will meet by webinar on February 28, 2022, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. This meeting will be hosted by the New England Fishery Management Council.

• Agenda and Meeting Details

This meeting will be broadcast online via GoToMeeting. Click the following link to join: https://meet.goto.com/120034365. After joining the meeting, you can choose to use your computer audio or your phone to hear and speak.

Call in information: Dial +1 (571) 317-3122 / Access Code: 120-034-365. *Please note that this is not a toll-free number. Phone-only attendees are NOT muted by default when joining. Please be sure to mute your phone upon. joining the call so that there will be no interference with the discussion.

The Harvest Control Rule (HCR) Framework/Addenda FMAT/PDT will meet via webinar on January 21, 2022, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For additional information contact Julia Beaty at jbeaty@mafmc.org.

Webinar Connection

Click here to connect to the webex meeting. If prompted, enter meeting number 2347 845 6651 and password duTbU7nnw92.

Please connect your audio through your computer, telephone, or other device by following the prompts that appear after opening the webinar. If you must join by phone only, you may dial 1-415-655-0001 and enter access code 234 784 56651. Please only use this option if you are not connecting to the webinar on your computer or other device.

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

The Recreational Reform Initiative FMAT/PDT will meet via webinar on Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For additional information contact Julia Beaty at jbeaty@mafmc.org.

Webinar Information 

• Meeting Link

• Meeting number: 2334 205 8195

• Password: vPMGdNiM853

Join by phone

• +1-415-655-0001 US Toll

• Access code: 233 420 58195

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations for in-person meetings may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.