August 26, 2013 — In May and June, a series of public meetings were convened by the NE Regional Planning Body (RPB) to discuss draft goals for regional ocean planning in New England. A summary of these meetings is available at northeastoceancouncil.org/regional-planning-body/meetings. In addition to describing the meetings and the topics discussed, this report also summarizes written comments received. Individual letters that were submitted and responses to an-line comment form received also are available on the same web site.
The RPB thanks all who attended these meetings and/or provided comment on this important phase of regional ocean planning in New England. The next formal RPB meeting will be held in November, and meeting information will be distributed as it is developed. This next meeting will focus on revising and refining specific regional ocean planning objectives. For more information, please contact John Weber at jweber@northeastoceancouncil.org.