Following the August 26th On-Demand Fishing Gear Conflict Working Group (ODWG) meeting, the New England Fishery Management Council, in partnership with the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO), will hold a public engagement session on the Joint Alternative Gear-Marking Framework. The session will begin with an overview presentation of the gear-marking framework, followed by an opportunity for public questions and comments.

For additional information, visit the NEFMC event page.

This is one in a series of working group meetings associated with the Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Assessment. Please visit the Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Working Group page on the NOAA Fisheries website for an agenda and webinar connection details (scroll down to the “Schedule” section). This meeting is open to the public.

Background Information

Research track assessments evaluate new datasets that can either inform or be used in new or existing stock assessment models. Unlike management track assessments, which are driven by the need to meet specific management timelines, research track assessments are carried out over longer time frames and with fewer requirements for using the most recent data. The research track is intended to be the opportunity for extensive and comprehensive research and analysis.

Working groups carry out the analytical work required for the stock assessment, including developing and implementing the research plan and terms of reference, conducting the necessary research, compiling the results to inform the research track effort, and incorporating other information and public input as appropriate.

What Happens Next?

After the working group has completed its work, a peer review panel will be convened to conduct a comprehensive review of the research track assessment.

Typically, research track outputs are incorporated into future management track assessments (as opposed to directly informing management decisions). For this reason, research track assessments are often scheduled to have management track assessments in the following year, which ensures immediate application of the research results with the inclusion of the most recent data in a management track assessment.

Quick Links

• Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Working Group

• MAFMC Stock Assessments Page

• NOAA Fisheries Northeast Stock Assessments Page

• Description of New England and Mid-Atlantic Region Stock Assessment Process

The Alternative Gear Marking Framework Adjustment PDT/FMAT will meet via webinar on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

This PDT/FMAT was formed by the NOAA Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) to discuss the Alternative Gear Marking Framework. The development of this action, led by GARFO, will take place between the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC). Both Councils are anticipated to take final action in 2025, with the MAFMC scheduled to hold framework meeting 2 (final action) at the October 2025 Council Meeting.

Staff Contact: Hayden Dubniczki, 302-526-5259; hdubniczki@mafmc.org

Webinar Information

• Webinar information and meeting materials can be found on the New England Council's meeting page (here)

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 Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Working Group will hold regularly scheduled meeting via webinar occurring every three weeks. During these meeting the Working Group will continue their discussion on the Regional Industry-Based Trawl Survey (RIBTS) Phase 1 and 2 pilot project.

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the webinar (If prompted, enter Meeting Number: 2341 106 8940; Password: KYsbgdSS788)

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Meeting Materials

• Meeting materials will be shared when available

The Spiny Dogfish Advisory Panel will hold two meetings via webinar on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. and at 5 p.m., to allow more opportunity for AP participation.

The purpose of this meeting is for the Advisory Panel to provide recommendations to the Councils regarding the framework action to potentially revise catch overage paybacks and/or set 2026-2027 specifications.

Staff Contact: Jason Didden, jdidden@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5254

Webinar Connection Information

• Click here to join the meeting

• Meeting number (access code): 2347 755 4947

• Meeting password: xaMCHwY4q73

Meeting Materials

• Agenda/Overview

• Last Year’s Fishery Performance Report

• 2025 Spiny Dogfish Fishery Information Document

  • Spiny Dogfish Landings Maps

• NMFS Science Center 2025 Data Update for Spiny Dogfish

• August 2025 Framework Working Document

• 2019-2024 ACL Accounting (catch sources)

This is one in a series of working group meetings associated with the Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Assessment. Please visit the Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Working Group page on the NOAA Fisheries website for an agenda and webinar connection details (scroll down to the “Schedule” section). This meeting is open to the public.

Background Information

Research track assessments evaluate new datasets that can either inform or be used in new or existing stock assessment models. Unlike management track assessments, which are driven by the need to meet specific management timelines, research track assessments are carried out over longer time frames and with fewer requirements for using the most recent data. The research track is intended to be the opportunity for extensive and comprehensive research and analysis.

Working groups carry out the analytical work required for the stock assessment, including developing and implementing the research plan and terms of reference, conducting the necessary research, compiling the results to inform the research track effort, and incorporating other information and public input as appropriate.

What Happens Next?

After the working group has completed its work, a peer review panel will be convened to conduct a comprehensive review of the research track assessment.

Typically, research track outputs are incorporated into future management track assessments (as opposed to directly informing management decisions). For this reason, research track assessments are often scheduled to have management track assessments in the following year, which ensures immediate application of the research results with the inclusion of the most recent data in a management track assessment.

Quick Links

• Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Working Group

• MAFMC Stock Assessments Page

• NOAA Fisheries Northeast Stock Assessments Page

• Description of New England and Mid-Atlantic Region Stock Assessment Process

The Spiny Dogfish Monitoring Committee will meet via webinar on Monday, August 4, 2025 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is for the Monitoring Committee to develop recommendations regarding the framework adjustment action to modify spiny dogfish fishery accountability measures, including catch overage paybacks.

Staff Contact: Jason Didden, jdidden@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5254

Webinar Connection Information

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Meeting Materials

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The Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Working Group will hold regularly scheduled meeting via webinar occurring every three weeks. During these meeting the Working Group will continue their discussion on the Regional Industry-Based Trawl Survey (RIBTS) Phase 1 and 2 pilot project.

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the webinar (If prompted, enter Meeting Number: 2341 106 8940; Password: KYsbgdSS788)

• Phone-Only Access: 1-415-655-0001 (U.S. Toll Free); Access code: 2341 106 8940. 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.

Meeting Materials

• Meeting materials will be shared when available

Note change in start time to 10:30 a.m.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass (SFSBSB) Monitoring Committee will meet via webinar on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The objective of this meeting is for the Monitoring Committee to provide recommendations for 2026-2027 specifications for all three species.

Staff contacts:

• Julia Beaty (lead for black sea bass): jbeaty@mafmc.org; 302-526-5250

• Hannah Hart (lead for summer flounder): hhart@mafmc.org; 302-526-5263

• Hayden Dubniczki (lead for scup): hdubniczki@mafmc.org; 302-526-5259

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the webinar. If prompted, enter meeting number/access code 2338 357 0726 and password SFSBSB2025. After joining the webinar, follow the prompts to use your computer or phone microphone and speakers for audio.

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Meeting Materials

• Agenda

• Summer Flounder

  • Staff Memo: 2026-2027 Summer Flounder ABC Recommendations

  • Staff Memo: Small Mesh Exemption Program Analysis

  • 2025 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Advisory Panel Fishery Performance Report

  • 2025 Summer Flounder Fishery Information Document

  • Draft 2025 Summer Flounder Management Track Stock Assessment Report 

    • See the Stock Assessment Support Information (SASINF) Search Tool for additional information including tables and figures

  • 2025 Management Track Peer Review Panel Summary Report

• Scup

  • Staff Memo: 2026-2027 Scup ABC Recommendations

  • 2025 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Advisory Panel Fishery Performance Report (same report as above for summer flounder)

  • 2025 Scup Fishery Information Document

  • Draft 2025 Scup Management Track Stock Assessment Report

    • See the Stock Assessment Support Information (SASINF) Search Tool for additional information including tables and figures

  • 2025 Management Track Peer Review Panel Summary Report (same report as above for summer flounder)

• Black Sea Bass

  • Staff Memo: Updated Recommendations for 2026-2027 Black Sea Bass Specifications

  • Staff Memo: 2026-2027 Black Sea Bass ABC Recommendations

  • 2025 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Advisory Panel Fishery Performance Report (same report as above for summer flounder and scup)

  • 2025 Black Sea Bass Fishery Information Document

  • Draft 2025 Black Sea Bass Management Track Stock Assessment Report

    • See the Stock Assessment Support Information (SASINF) Search Tool for additional information including tables and figures

  • 2025 Management Track Peer Review Panel Summary Report (same report as above for summer flounder and scup)

The Council’s Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) Monitoring Committee was going to meet (webinar) on July 29, 2025 to develop recommendations for the Council regarding upcoming Illex specifications. However the Scientific and Statistical Committee did not make any changes from the status quo (2025) Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC). Staff checked in with the Monitoring Committee via email and no specifications changes appeared warranted, so the meeting was canceled. The Council will still address 2026-2028 Illex specifications at its August 2025 meeting.

Please contact Jason Didden for more information if needed.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (MAFMC) Bluefish Monitoring Committee will hold a public meeting, jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Bluefish Technical Committee, via webinar on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is for the Bluefish Monitoring Committee (MC) to recommend 2026-2027 catch and landings limits as well as commercial and recreational management measures.

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

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the webinar (if prompted enter the meeting number: 2334 673 2943; password: 2ycRrbyQ3A6)

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Meeting Materials

• Agenda

• 2025 Bluefish Fishery Information Document

• 2025 Bluefish Fishery Performance Report

• Atlantic Bluefish 2025 Management Track Assessment Report

• Staff Memo: 2026-2027 Bluefish Specifications

The East Coast Coordination Group will hold an intersessional webinar on Tuesday, July 29, from 11am-12pm. The group will discuss draft terms of reference for a staff to staff workshop on governance topics relevant to ongoing Council IRA projects.

Webinar Connection

• Join the webinar here: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/207098144

Staff Contacts:

• Toni Kerns (ASMFC), tkerns@asmfc.org, 703-842-0718

• Kiley Dancy (MAFMC), kdancy@mafmc.org, 302-526-5257

The Council’s and ASMFC’s joint Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT)/Plan Development Team (PDT) for the Recreational Sector Separation Amendment will meet via Webinar on Monday, July 21, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. The group will continue discussions of developing preliminary options and analysis for recreational sector separation.

Webinar Connection

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Meeting Materials

• Agenda

The Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils will hold a public meeting of their joint Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in New Bedford, MA. (New Bedford Port Authority Office - 123 Macarthur Drive, New Bedford, MA, 02740)

Webinar Connection

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Meeting Materials

• Agenda

• Presentations:

  1 - Northeast Fishery Science Center NTAP update

  2 - Northeast Fishery Science Center Bottom Trawl Survey update

  3 - Catch Rates for Groundfish Assessment

  4 - Regional Industry-Based Trawl Survey update

  5 - Scientific Fishing in Wind Farms presentations

1. Six Years of Demersal Trawl Surveys in Offshore Development Areas

2. South Fork Wind Export Cable Trawl Survey

3. Virginia Institute of Marine Science – NEAMAP S. New England/Mid-Atlantic Trawl Survey

4. Bottom Trawl Survey of Orsted’s Ocean Wind

The Alternative Gear Marking Framework Adjustment PDT/FMAT will meet via webinar on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

This PDT/FMAT was formed by the NOAA Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) to discuss the Alternative Gear Marking Framework. The development of this action, led by GARFO, will take place between the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC). Both Councils are anticipated to take final action in 2025, with the MAFMC scheduled to hold framework meeting 2 (final action) at the October 2025 Council Meeting.

Staff Contact: Hayden Dubniczki, 302-526-5259; hdubniczki@mafmc.org

Webinar information and Meeting Materials

• Webinar information and meeting materials can be found on the New England Council's meeting page (here)

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.

This is one in a series of working group meetings associated with the Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Assessment. Please visit the Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Working Group page on the NOAA Fisheries website for an agenda and webinar connection details (scroll down to the “Schedule” section). This meeting is open to the public.

Background Information

Research track assessments evaluate new datasets that can either inform or be used in new or existing stock assessment models. Unlike management track assessments, which are driven by the need to meet specific management timelines, research track assessments are carried out over longer time frames and with fewer requirements for using the most recent data. The research track is intended to be the opportunity for extensive and comprehensive research and analysis.

Working groups carry out the analytical work required for the stock assessment, including developing and implementing the research plan and terms of reference, conducting the necessary research, compiling the results to inform the research track effort, and incorporating other information and public input as appropriate.

What Happens Next?

After the working group has completed its work, a peer review panel will be convened to conduct a comprehensive review of the research track assessment.

Typically, research track outputs are incorporated into future management track assessments (as opposed to directly informing management decisions). For this reason, research track assessments are often scheduled to have management track assessments in the following year, which ensures immediate application of the research results with the inclusion of the most recent data in a management track assessment.

Quick Links

• Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Working Group

• MAFMC Stock Assessments Page

• NOAA Fisheries Northeast Stock Assessments Page

• Description of New England and Mid-Atlantic Region Stock Assessment Process

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Advisory Panel will hold a public webinar meeting, jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Advisory Panel. The meeting will be held via webinar on Monday, June 30, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is for the Advisory Panels to develop a Fishery Performance Report (FPR) that describes recent performance of the commercial and recreational fisheries for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass.

Staff contacts:

• Julia Beaty (lead for black sea bass): jbeaty@mafmc.org; 302-526-5250

• Hannah Hart (lead for summer flounder): hhart@mafmc.org; 302-526-5263

• Hayden Dubniczki (lead for scup): hdubniczki@mafmc.org; 302-526-5259

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the Webex webinar. If prompted, enter meeting number 2344 818 8808 and password SFSBSB2025.

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• If necessary to connect via phone only, you may dial 1-415-655-0001 and enter access code 2344 818 8808. Please only use this option if you are not able to connect to the webinar.

Meeting Materials

• Agenda

• Summer Flounder

  • 2025 Summer Flounder Fishery Information Document

  • Draft 2025 Summer Flounder Management Track Assessment report

• Scup

  • 2025 Scup Fishery Information Document

  • Draft 2025 Scup Management Track Assessment report

• Black Sea Bass

  • 2025 Black Sea Bass Fishery Information Document

  • 2025 Black Sea Bass Ecosystem and Socioeconomic Profile Snapshot

  • Draft 2025 Black Sea Bass Management Track Assessment report

This meeting has been cancelled (6/24/25).

The Council’s and ASMFC’s joint Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT)/Plan Development Team (PDT) for the Recreational Sector Separation Amendment had planned to meet via Webinar on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This meeting has been cancelled, and another meeting will be scheduled for mid- to late-July for the group to continue discussion of sector separation options and amendment next steps.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Monitoring Committee will meet jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Technical Committee on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. via webinar.

The Monitoring Committee and Technical Committee will meet jointly to discuss several issues in preparation for additional meetings later in 2025 regarding 2026-2027 recreational measures for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. During this meeting, the groups will discuss the configuration of the Recreation Demand Model and any potential modifications that may be needed.

Staff contacts:

• Julia Beaty (lead for black sea bass): jbeaty@mafmc.org; 302-526-5250

• Hannah Hart (lead for summer flounder): hhart@mafmc.org; 302-526-5263

• Hayden Dubniczki (lead for scup): hdubniczki@mafmc.org; 302- 526-5259

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the meeting (If prompted, enter meeting ID: 831081246).

• Phone only access: 1-650-419-1505; Access Code: 831081246#. 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.

Meeting Materials

• Agenda

The Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Bigelow Contingency Plan Working Group will hold a meeting via webinar on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the webinar (If prompted, enter Meeting Number: 2340 920 1594; Password: mHFXJfxy483)

• Phone-Only Access: 1-415-655-0001 (U.S. Toll Free); Access code: 2340 920 1594. 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.

Meeting Materials

• Meeting materials will be shared when available

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (MAFMC) Bluefish Advisory Panel will hold a public meeting, jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Bluefish Advisory Panel, via webinar on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is for the Advisory Panel to develop a fishery performance report (FPR) that describes recent performance of the bluefish commercial and recreational fisheries.

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

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the webinar (if prompted enter the meeting number: 2335 671 8268; password: dDyqq4R4rm2)

• Phone only access: 1-415-655-0001; Access code: 2335 671 8268. Please only use this option if you are not connecting to the webinar on your computer or device. Otherwise follow the audio connection prompts when you join the webinar.

Meeting Materials

• Agenda

• 2025 Bluefish Fishery Information Document

This is one in a series of working group meetings associated with the Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Assessment. Please visit the Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Working Group page on the NOAA Fisheries website for an agenda and webinar connection details (scroll down to the “Schedule” section). This meeting is open to the public.

Background Information

Research track assessments evaluate new datasets that can either inform or be used in new or existing stock assessment models. Unlike management track assessments, which are driven by the need to meet specific management timelines, research track assessments are carried out over longer time frames and with fewer requirements for using the most recent data. The research track is intended to be the opportunity for extensive and comprehensive research and analysis.

Working groups carry out the analytical work required for the stock assessment, including developing and implementing the research plan and terms of reference, conducting the necessary research, compiling the results to inform the research track effort, and incorporating other information and public input as appropriate.

What Happens Next?

After the working group has completed its work, a peer review panel will be convened to conduct a comprehensive review of the research track assessment.

Typically, research track outputs are incorporated into future management track assessments (as opposed to directly informing management decisions). For this reason, research track assessments are often scheduled to have management track assessments in the following year, which ensures immediate application of the research results with the inclusion of the most recent data in a management track assessment.

Quick Links

• Longfin Inshore Squid Research Track Working Group

• MAFMC Stock Assessments Page

• NOAA Fisheries Northeast Stock Assessments Page

• Description of New England and Mid-Atlantic Region Stock Assessment Process

The Council’s and ASMFC’s joint Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT)/Plan Development Team (PDT) for the Recreational Sector Separation Amendment will meet via Webinar on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 9-11 a.m.

The group will discuss the outcomes of the April Council/Policy Board meeting and consider next steps for developing sector separation options.

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the webinar (If prompted, enter Meeting Number: 2349 020 6014; Password: 3WumQn3p7yk)

• Phone-Only Access: 1-415-655-0001 (U.S. Toll Free); Access code: 2349 020 6014. 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. 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 Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Bigelow Contingency Plan Working Group will hold a meeting via webinar on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. During this meeting the working group will continue their discussions on the Industry-Based Survey pilot project.

Webinar Connection

• Click here to join the webinar (If prompted, enter Meeting Number: 2331 235 4547; Password: mvPHkf24J5N)

• Phone-Only Access: 1-415-655-0001 (U.S. Toll Free); Access code: 2331 235 4547. 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.

Meeting Materials

• Agenda