March 14, 2018 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:
IMPORTANT WEATHER UPDATE – COUNCIL PROGRAM REVIEW
- This update applies to Wednesday, March 14, 2018
The New England Fishery Management Council’s Program Review is underway in Boston, MA. While the worst of the blizzard is expected to be over by Wednesday, March 14, travel conditions may remain challenging.
As such, the New England Fishery Management Council once again will provide an opportunity for members of the public to speak remotely via webinar during public comment periods. Panelists who are scheduled to participate in specific portions of the meeting also may need to utilize the webinar option if travel is difficult.
Here’s a recap of what’s going on and how to comment remotely.
WHEN AND WHERE: The March 13-16, 2018 Council Program Review is taking place at the Hilton Garden Inn, Boston Logan Airport.
HOW CAN I SPEAK REMOTELY: Follow these steps.
- Register for the webinar at Council Program Review webinar. This is essential since the meeting is not set up to accommodate telephone comments.
- Review the agenda, which contains specific blocks of time when public comment will be accepted by subject matter. Visit agenda and meeting materials.
- Email Council Deputy Director Chris Kellogg at ckellogg@nefmc.org. The Council is requesting that members of the public provide advance notice of their intent to comment in order to facilitate scheduling.
- When the time comes to comment, click on the webinar’s “raise your hand” symbol so the webinar administrator knows you are ready. Program Review Chairman Dan Hull will call on individual commenters who are in the queue. When your name is called, your connection to the meeting will be unmuted so you can speak. Please limit comments to three minutes or less.
WEBINAR PROBLEMS: Email Chris Kellogg at ckellogg@nefmc.org if you experience problems with the webinar during the meeting.
FIND OUT MORE: Additional details about the meeting are available at Council Program Review Information Page.