October 1, 2025 — The following was released by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is continuing normal operations during the federal government shutdown. The Council’s next meeting, scheduled for October 7–9, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA, will proceed as planned. Additional information can be found on the October 2025 Council Meeting Page.
Most of the Council’s federal partners at the NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) and the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) are currently on furlough. If the shutdown remains in place, the Council will conduct as much business as possible, recognizing that the absence of federal partners may require some meetings or events to be rescheduled. Any changes will be posted on the Council event calendar.