September 26, 2016 — HYANNIS – The public comment period is now open for a new amendment that allows for industry-funded monitoring over the past several years.
The Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils have worked on the amendment, which includes alternatives that would modify all the fishery management plans managed by the councils to allow for future industry-funded monitoring programs.
The public will have a chance to comment on the various amendment alternatives, including cost responsibilities, processes, administrative requirements and priorities.
The public meetings begin on October 4 in Gloucester and continue until November 1.