December 5th, 2016 — The following was released by The New England Fishery Management Council: 

Dear Interested Parties,

Please note that registration for the The New England Fishery Management Council’s Dec. 7-8 Atlantic Herring Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Control Rule Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) Workshop is closed.  We are at room capacity at the meeting venue.

However, the Council is inviting anyone who wants to listen to the general workshop presentations to participate via webinar or telephone.  Small-group break-out discussions will not be broadcasted through the webinar.  Here are the details.  

MEETING LOCATION:  Sheraton Harborside Hotel, 250 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03810.  Hotel information is available here.

START TIME:  9:00 a.m.

WEBINAR REGISTRATION:  Online access to the meeting will be available at  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9126766025519717123

There is no charge to access the meeting through this webinar.

CALL-IN OPTION:  To listen by telephone, dial +1 (562) 247-8422.  

The access code is 257-927-141.  

Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply, and please be sure to mute your telephone or microphone upon joining the meeting.

MATERIALS:  The agenda, a workshop overview, and all meeting materials are available on the Council’s website at Atlantic Herring MSE Workshop.

QUESTIONS:  Call Joan O’Leary at (978) 465-0492 ext. 106 or email her at joleary@nefmc.org.  Or contact Janice Plante using the information below.

Janice M. Plante

Public Affairs Officer

New England Fishery Management Council

(607) 592-4817

Email:  jplante@nefmc.org

Web:  www.nefmc.org