Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) 3-Year Review

The Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils and NOAA Fisheries are conducting the next three-year review of the Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM). The review will evaluate how effectively SBRM is working and identify potential opportunities for improvement.

Evaluation of Vessel Baselines Restrictions

The Mid-Atlantic and New England Councils are evaluating vessel baseline restrictions and may consider initiating a joint management action to consider possible modifications.

Spiny Dogfish Accountability Measures Framework (Framework 7)

The spiny dogfish FMP currently requires pound for pound paybacks of any Annual Catch Limit overages as an accountability measure (AM). This action considers if there are some circumstances where the current strict paybacks may be excessive, and if modified/relaxed payback AMs may be sufficient.

Omnibus Essential Fish Habitat Amendment

This action will concurrently conduct the 5-year EFH review required under the Magnuson Stevens Act while amending fishery management plans for the Council, as needed.