March 29, 2018 — 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 via webinar on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 to discuss a draft document regarding “best scientific information available.” The public is invited to listen via webinar or telephone. Here are the details.
START TIME: 1:00 p.m.
WEBINAR REGISTRATION: Online access to the meeting will be available at Listen Live. There is no charge to access the meeting through this webinar.
CALL-IN OPTION: To listen by telephone, dial +1 (951) 384-3421. The access code is 657-881-243. Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.
AGENDA: The SSC will review a draft document, which was distributed by NOAA Fisheries, titled “Framework for Determining that Stock Status Determinations and Harvest Specifications are Based on the Best Scientific Information Available.” The SSC will discuss the draft and develop comments for consideration by the New England Fishery Management Council.
MATERIALS: Meeting materials are available on the Council’s website at SSC April 4, 2018 documents.