September 17, 2015 — The following was released by the office of Sen. Kelly Ayotte:
United States Senator Kelly Ayotte will hold a round table discussion with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials, New Hampshire fishermen, and business leaders.
When: Friday September 18, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Where: 1 New Hampshire Avenue – Suite 300 (New Hampshire Room – 3rd Floor)
Pease Trade Port, Portsmouth, NH
United States Senator Kelly Ayotte has asked NOAA officials to come to New Hampshire to hear directly from New Hampshire fishermen and business leaders whose businesses rely on commercial and recreational fishing off New Hampshire’s seacoast. NOAA has been asked to discuss and answer questions regarding fishing regulations, including catch limits, NOAA’s process for assessing and determining fish stocks, the imposition of fees for monitors on commercial fishing vessels, and NOAA’s application of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Following introductory remarks from Senator Ayotte, attendees will have an opportunity present questions or comments to the NOAA officials.