July 3, 2014 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:
The Council Report summarizes major actions approved at NEFMC meetings or highlights items of interest to stakeholders.
At its June 17-19, 2014 meeting in Portland, ME, the Council:
Initiated Framework Adjustment 26 to the Sea Scallop FMP
Worked further on Amendment 18, Approved Framework 52, and initiated Framework 53 to the Ground-fish FMP
Voted to move the Vessel Baseline Amendment forward for public review