February 2, 2023 — The following was released by New England Fishery Management Council:
The New England Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet by webinar to discuss its 2023 work plan and a project related to ecosystem-based fishery management. The public is invited to listen live. Here are the details.
START TIME: 12:00 p.m.
WEBINAR REGISTRATION: Online access to the meeting is available at Listen Live. There is no charge to join the meeting through this webinar. The Remote Participation Guide is postedhere.
CALL-IN OPTION: To listen by telephone, dial +1 (631) 992-3221. The access code is 924-181-460. Your regular phone charges will apply.
AGENDA: The SSC will meet to:
- Discuss the expected SSC workplan and meeting timing for the remainder of 2023;
- Provide guidance to Council staff and the project team on a prototype management strategy evaluation (pMSE) for ecosystem-based fishery management (EBFM) using a Georges Bank 10-stock operating model; and
- Discuss other business if needed.
COMMENTS: The deadline for submitting written comments for consideration at this meeting is 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023. Address comments to Council Chair Eric Reid 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 February 8, 2023 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.