The Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will meet July 15-16, 2026 at the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center (1400 M Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20005). This will be an in-person meeting with a virtual option.
Webinar Connection
To be posted
Agenda
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9:30 Welcome/Overview of meeting agenda
9:35 Atlantic Surfclam ABC data and fishery update; review of previously recommended 2027 ABC
10:15 Ocean Quahog ABC specifications for the 2027-2028 fishing years
Review of staff memo and 2027-2028 ABC recommendations
Public comment opportunity
2027-2028 SSC ABC recommendations
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Summer Flounder ABC data and fishery update; review of previously recommended 2027 ABC
2:15 Black Sea Bass ABC data and fishery update; review of previously recommended 2027 ABC
3:00 Break
3:15 Scup ABC data and fishery update; review of previously recommended 2027 ABC
4:00 Review of Scup Gear Restricted Areas (GRAs) Analyses and Council Request
Overview of Scup GRAs, previous analysis, and summary of IRA project results
SSC response to Scup GRA Terms of Reference
5:30 Adjourn
Thursday, July 16, 2026
8:30 Bluefish ABC data and fishery update; review of previously recommended 2027 ABC
9:15 Chub Mackerel ABC data and fishery update; review of previously recommended 2027 ABC
10:00 Break
10:15 Butterfish ABC specifications for the 2027-2029 fishing years
Review of staff memo and 2027-2029 ABC recommendations
Public comment opportunity
2027-2029 SSC ABC recommendations (M. Sun)
12:30 Lunch
1:30 SSC Work Group and Workshop Updates
Ecosystem Work Group – response to 2026 State of the Ecosystem questions
Overview of Fisheries Integrated Modeling System (FIMS) CIE review and NEFMC Dynamic Reference Points workshop
2:30 Other Business
NRCC stock assessment timing and prioritization – SSC input
3:00 Adjourn
Note: agenda topic times are approximate and subject to change