November 19, 2013 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
The New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils are seeking public comment on a draft amendment to all the fishery management plans under their purview. The omnibus amendment would establish a standardized bycatch reporting methodology for each fishery management plan, as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. You can view the Council's Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology Amendment as submitted to NOAA Fisheries. To review the notice, click here. The deadline for public comments is December 19, 2013.