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NEFMC SSC – Listen Live – Thursday, November 12, 2020 – Small-Mesh Multispecies (Whiting) Issues, Stock Assessments

November 4, 2020 — 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 Thursday, November 12, 2020 to discuss issues related to small-mesh multispecies – red hake, silver hake, and offshore hake.  The public is invited to listen live.  But first…

HERE’S AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:  The Council is seeking qualified candidates to serve on its SSC for a three-year term from January 2021 through December 2023.  The deadline for submitting nominations and related materials is 8:00 a.m. on December 20, 2020.  Additional information is available in the request for nominations.

Now, here are the details for the SSC’s November 12th webinar meeting.

START TIME:  9:00 a.m.

WEBINAR REGISTRATION:  Online access to the meeting is available at Listen Live.  There is no charge to access the meeting through this webinar.

CALL-IN OPTION:  To listen by telephone, dial +1 (914) 614-3221.  The access code is 611-762-686.  Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.

AGENDA:  The SSC will meet to:

  • Review recent information from: (1) the Fall 2020 Management Track Stock Assessments for northern and southern red hake, northern and southern silver hake, and offshore hake, and (2) the Council’s Whiting Plan Development Team;
  • Recommend the overfishing limit (OFL) and acceptable biological catch (ABC) levels for each of those stocks for fishing years 2021-2023; and
  • Discuss other business as necessary.
COMMENTS:  The deadline for submitting written comments for consideration at this meeting is 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.  Address comments to Council Chairman Dr. John Quinn or Executive Director Tom Nies and email them to comments@nefmc.org.  Additional information is available in the meeting notice.

MATERIALS:  All documents for this meeting will be posted on the SSC November 12, 2020 webpage.

QUESTIONS:  Contact Joan O’Leary at (978) 465-0492 ext. 101, joleary@nefmc.org or Janice Plante at (607) 592-4917, jplante@nefmc.org.

NEFMC SSC – Listen Live – Friday, March 29, 2019, Research Priorities

March 22, 2019 — 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 Friday, March 29, 2019, to discuss the Council’s research priorities.  The public is invited to listen live via webinar or telephone.  Here are the details.

START TIME:  10:00 a.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 (562) 247-8422. The access code is 121-407-301.  Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.
 
AGENDA:  The SSC will:
  • Review research priority updates suggested by the Council’s committees and Plan Development Teams and provide the Council with recommendations about revisions to the Council’s research priorities that were developed in 2018;
  • Receive an informational briefing on the Northeast Fisheries Science Center’s latest Ecosystem Status Report on the Northeast Continental Shelf ecosystem; and
  • Conduct other business as needed.
COMMENTS:  The deadline for submitting written comments for consideration at this meeting is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.  Address comments to Council Chairman Dr. John Quinn or Executive Director Tom Nies and email them to comments@nefmc.org.  The address for mailing comments via the U.S. Postal Service is:  New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill #2, Newburyport, MA  01950.
 
MATERIALS:  Meeting materials will be posted on the Council’s website at SSC March 29, 2019 documents. 
 
QUESTIONS:  Contact Joan O’Leary at (978) 465-0492 ext. 106, joleary@nefmc.org or Janice Plante at (607) 592-4817, jplante@nefmc.org.

NEFMC SSC Webinar, Monday, December 18, 2017 regarding Atlantic halibut

December 13, 2017 — 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 Monday, December 18, 2017 to address Atlantic halibut issues.  The public is invited to listen via webinar or telephone.  Here are the details.

START TIME:  1:30 p.m.

WEBINAR REGISTRATION:  Online access to the meeting will be available at:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1474214582272609539.

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

CALL-IN OPTION:  To listen by telephone, dial +1 (213) 929-4212.

The access code is 823-584-672.

Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.

AGENDA:  The SSC will (1) review the 2017 Plan B Operational Assessment for Atlantic halibut and the work provided by the SSC sub-panel review team and Groundfish Plan Development Team; and (2) recommend the Atlantic halibut overfishing limit (OFL) and acceptable biological catch (ABC) for fishing years 2018, 2019, and 2020, taking into account the Council’s Risk Policy Statement.  The Risk Policy Statement begins on page 4 of the Risk Policy Road Map.

MATERIALS:  Meeting materials are available on the Council’s website at SSC December 18, 2017 documents.

FRIENDLY REMINDER:  Please be sure to mute your phone when joining the call to avoid interference with the SSC discussion.

QUESTIONS:  Contact Joan O’Leary at (978) 465-0492 ext. 106, joleary@nefmc.org or Janice Plante at (607) 592-4817, jplante@nefmc.org.

For more details about the webinar click here.

 

NEFMC SSC Meeting, October 12, 2017, Live Streaming Information

October 4, 2017 — 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 on Thursday, October 12, 2017.  The public is invited to listen via webinar or telephone.  Here are the details.

MEETING LOCATION:  Hilton Garden Inn, Boston Logan Airport, 100 Boardman Street, Boston, MA.  Hotel information is available here.

START TIME:  10:00 a.m.

WEBINAR REGISTRATION:  Online access to the meeting will be available at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3726401422414349827.

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

CALL-IN OPTION:  To listen by telephone, dial +1 (562) 247-8321.

The access code is 818-682-657.

Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.

AGENDA:  The SSC will (1) review information provided by the Council’s Scallop Plan Development Team (PDT) and recommend overfishing limit (OFL) and acceptable biological catch (ABC) levels for Atlantic sea scallops for fishing year 2018, as well as default OFL and ABC levels for 2019; (2) review information provided by the Council’s Whiting PDT and recommend OFLs and ABCs for the northern and southern stocks of silver hake and, separately, for red hake for fishing years 2018-2020; and (3) discuss other business as necessary.

MATERIALS:  Meeting materials, as they become available, will be posted on the Council’s website at SSC October 12, 2017 documents.

QUESTIONS:  Contact Joan O’Leary at (978) 465-0492 ext. 106, joleary@nefmc.org or Janice Plante at (607) 592-4817, jplante@nefmc.org.

New England Council Seeks Applicants for Scallop Advisory Panel Vacany

August 11, 2017 — The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council:

The New England Fishery Management Council is soliciting applications to fill a vacancy on its Scallop Advisory Panel.  The application deadline is Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

PURPOSE:  The Scallop Advisory Panel provides information and guidance to the Council and its Scallop Committee on scallop management actions and fishery-related issues.  Visit the Council’s scallop webpage at http://www.nefmc.org/management-plans/scallops.

NOTE:  This solicitation notice is related to a recent vacancy.  Anyone who applied to serve as a scallop advisor within the past year need not reapply if the original application form does not need to be updated.  The appointed advisor will serve through 2020.

APPLICATION FORMS:  Copies of the solicitation announcement, application form, and advisory panel policy can be found at http://www.nefmc.org/news/scallop-advisory-panel-vacancy-announcement.

DEADLINE:  Completed application forms must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.  Paper forms should be mailed to:  Tom Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.  Faxed copies can be sent to (978) 465-3116.  Electronic copies can be emailed to Joan O’Leary at joleary@nefmc.org.

QUESTIONS:  For more information, call or email Janice Plante at (607) 592-4817, jplante@nefmc.org.

NEFMC SSC Meeting, Jan. 17, 2017, Live Streaming Information

January 12, 2017 — 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 on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017.  The public is invited to participate via webinar or telephone.  Here are the details.

MEETING LOCATION:  Courtyard Marriott, Boston Logan Airport, 225 McClellan Highway.  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/1862035415569459713.

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

CALL-IN OPTION:  To listen by telephone, dial +1 (562) 247-8321.

The access code is 830-280-660.

Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.

AGENDA:  The SSC will review information provided by the Council’s Groundfish Plan Development Team and make overfishing level (OFL) and acceptable biological catch (ABC) recommendations for witch flounder for fishing years 2017 and 2018.  The SSC also will:  (1) receive a presentation on revisions to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act National Standard 1 guidelines; (2) receive an update on the Council’s efforts to develop a worked example of an ecosystem-based fishery management approach for Georges Bank; and (3) discuss other business as necessary.

MATERIALS:  Meeting materials are available on the Council’s website at SSC Jan. 17, 2017 meeting.

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.

Atlantic Herring MSE Workshop – Dec. 7-8

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

SC Meeting, Oct. 18, 2016, Live Streaming Information

October 14th, 2016 — The following was released by the New England Fisheries Management Council: 

Dear Interested Parties,

The New England Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.  The public is invited to participate via webinar or telephone.  Here are the details.

MEETING LOCATION:  Hilton Garden Inn, Boston Logan Airport, 100 Boardman Street.  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/2734798057093175298.  

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

CALL-IN OPTION:  To listen by telephone, dial +1 (415) 655-0060.  

The access code is 227-640-119.  

Please be aware that if you dial in, your regular phone charges will apply.

AGENDA:  The SSC will develop overfishing level (OFL) and acceptable biological catch (ABC) recommendations for Atlantic sea scallops for fishing year 2017 and default ABC and OFL recommendations for 2018.  The SSC also will discuss issues related to improving control rules and ABC recommendations for groundfish and other stocks.  This discussion may cover issues such as how to handle multiple stock assessment models and ecosystem information.  The SSC also may take up other business as necessary.

MATERIALS:  Meeting materials are available on the Council’s website at SSC Oct. 18, 2016 meeting.

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.