June 1, 2021 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:
The New England Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet by webinar to discuss issues related to groundfish and the Council’s updated list of research priorities. The public is invited to listen live. Here are the details.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
START TIME: 9:00 a.m.
WEBINAR REGISTRATION: Online access to the meeting is available at Listen Live. There is no charge to access the meeting through this webinar.
CALL-IN OPTION: To listen by telephone, dial +1 (562) 247-8422. The access code is 272-665-980. Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.
AGENDA: The SSC will meet to:
- Discuss possible next steps for modifying groundfish acceptable biological catch (ABC) control rules in response to findings in the report titled Evaluation of Alternative Control Rules for New England Groundfish;
- Comment on the Council’s 2021-2025 Research Priorities; and
- Consider other business as necessary.
COMMENTS: The deadline for submitting written comments for consideration at this meeting is 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021. Address comments to Council Chairman Dr. John Quinn or Executive Director Tom Nies and email them to comments@nefmc.org. Additional information is available in the meeting notice.
MATERIALS: All documents for this meeting will be posted on the SSC June 8, 2021 meeting webpage.
QUESTIONS: Contact Joan O’Leary at (978) 465-0492 ext. 101, joleary@nefmc.org or Janice Plante at (607) 592-4817, jplante@nefmc.org.