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Jun
15
9:00 AM09:00

Illex and MSB FMP Goals and Objectives Amendment FMAT Meeting

The Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) for the Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish FMP Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment will meet June 15, 9 am to 11am. An MSB Monitoring Committee will begin once the FMAT meeting concludes. The purpose of this meeting is to review related information and analyses.

Contact Jason Didden at jdidden@mafmc.org or 302-526-5254 for additional information.

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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May
18
1:00 PM13:00

Illex and MSB FMP Goals and Objectives Amendment FMAT Meeting

The Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) for the Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish FMP Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment will meet May 18, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review related information and analyses.

Contact Jason Didden at jdidden@mafmc.org or 302-526-5254 for additional information.

About FMAT Meetings

Fishery Management Action Team (FMAT) meetings are working meetings of the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission staff. Information on FMAT meeting locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the meeting. This information is not posted to the Council’s website. The date and time of FMAT meetings are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. FMAT members may discuss topics listed on the agenda in any order and may also discuss topics not listed. Members of the public may attend FMAT meetings, or listen to the meetings if they are broadcast, but should not expect to participate in the discussion unless the FMAT chair invites public input during a specified public comment period to be noted at the beginning of the meeting. Work carried out by the FMAT is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Apr
29
9:00 AM09:00

Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Committee Webinar

The Council’s Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Committee will meet via webinar on Wednesday April 29, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to develop committee recommendations regarding the Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish FMP Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment. This amendment to the MSB fishery management plan could modify the plan’s goals and objectives as well as the permitting system and associated management measures for Illex squid.

Webinar Details

The meeting will be held via webinar with a telephone-only audio connection: http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msbc2020illex/. Telephone instructions are provided upon connecting, or the public can call direct: 800-832-0736, Rm: *7833942#.

  • MAFMC Webinar Guide - general instructions for connecting to and participating in Council webinars

Meeting Materials

Questions? Contact Jason Didden - jdidden@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5254.

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Apr
23
1:00 PM13:00

Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Advisory Panel Webinar

The Council’s Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) Advisory Panel will meet via webinar on Thursday April 23, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to gather Advisory Panel input on the Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish FMP Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment. This amendment to the MSB fishery management plan could modify the plan’s goals and objectives as well as the permitting system and associated management measures for Illex squid.

Webinar Details

The meeting will be held via webinar with a telephone-only audio connection: http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msbap2020illex/. Telephone instructions are provided upon connecting, or the public can call direct: 800-832-0736, Rm: *7833942#.

Written Public Comments Part A

Written Public Comments Part B

GARFO Letter (received 4/23, discussed on call, posted after call)

Questions? Contact Jason Didden - jdidden@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5254.

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Apr
13
6:00 PM18:00

Public Hearing Webinar #5 (Maryland and south): MSB FMP Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment

Webinar Link: http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msb-illex-2020/

You must connect with your telephone in order to participate. Telephone connection instructions will pop up automatically when you join the webinar, or you can call 800-832-0736 and enter room number 7833942#.


The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting public input on an amendment to address revisions to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) fishery management plan (FMP) goals/objectives, and modifications to Illex fishery permitting. Five webinar-based public hearings will be held between March 30 and April 13, 2020. Written comments will be accepted through April 20, 2020.

This amendment is being developed to address the following objectives:

  • Consider revising the overall MSB FMP goals and objectives

  • Consider the appropriate number of permits and related management measures in the Illex fishery and reduce the number of directed permits if appropriate

For more information, contact Jason Didden at jdidden@mafmc.org (also 302-526-5254) or visit this amendment’s action page: http://www.mafmc.org/actions/illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment. The action page has a public hearing document and video presentation.

Public Hearing Schedule

Due to public health concerns, hearings will be conducted by webinar. To join the webinar, go to http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msb-illex-2020/. Telephone connection instructions appear upon connecting, or you can call 800-832-0736 and enter room number 7833942#. You must call by phone to participate. You can contact Jason Didden to test your connection ahead of time. Please participate in the webinar designated for your region (but you can join any if necessary):

  1. Monday March 30, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Massachusetts and north

  2. Tuesday March 31, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Rhode Island and Connecticut

  3. Wednesday April 1, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - New York

  4. Thursday April 2, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - New Jersey and Delaware

  5. Monday April 13, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Maryland and south

Written Comments

Written comments should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 20, 2020 through one of the following methods, with the subject "MSB Goals and Illex Permits":

  1. Email to Jason Didden: jdidden@mafmc.org

  2. Online at http://www.mafmc.org/comments/Illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment

  3. Mail to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 North State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE, 19901

  4. Fax to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council at 302-674-5399

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Apr
2
6:00 PM18:00

Public Hearing Webinar #4 (New Jersey and Delaware): MSB FMP Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment

Webinar Link: http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msb-illex-2020/

You must connect with your telephone in order to participate. Telephone connection instructions will pop up automatically when you join the webinar, or you can call 800-832-0736 and enter room number 7833942#.


The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting public input on an amendment to address revisions to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) fishery management plan (FMP) goals/objectives, and modifications to Illex fishery permitting. Five webinar-based public hearings will be held between March 30 and April 13, 2020. Written comments will be accepted through April 20, 2020.

This amendment is being developed to address the following objectives:

  • Consider revising the overall MSB FMP goals and objectives

  • Consider the appropriate number of permits and related management measures in the Illex fishery and reduce the number of directed permits if appropriate

For more information, contact Jason Didden at jdidden@mafmc.org (also 302-526-5254) or visit this amendment’s action page: http://www.mafmc.org/actions/illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment. The action page has a public hearing document and video presentation.

Public Hearing Schedule

Due to public health concerns, hearings will be conducted by webinar. To join the webinar, go to http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msb-illex-2020/. Telephone connection instructions appear upon connecting, or you can call 800-832-0736 and enter room number 7833942#. You must call by phone to participate. You can contact Jason Didden to test your connection ahead of time. Please participate in the webinar designated for your region (but you can join any if necessary):

  1. Monday March 30, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Massachusetts and north

  2. Tuesday March 31, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Rhode Island and Connecticut

  3. Wednesday April 1, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - New York

  4. Thursday April 2, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - New Jersey and Delaware

  5. Monday April 13, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Maryland and south

Written Comments

Written comments should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 20, 2020 through one of the following methods, with the subject "MSB Goals and Illex Permits":

  1. Email to Jason Didden: jdidden@mafmc.org

  2. Online at http://www.mafmc.org/comments/Illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment

  3. Mail to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 North State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE, 19901

  4. Fax to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council at 302-674-5399

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Apr
1
6:00 PM18:00

Public Hearing Webinar #3 (New York): MSB FMP Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment

Webinar Link: http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msb-illex-2020/

You must connect with your telephone in order to participate. Telephone connection instructions will pop up automatically when you join the webinar, or you can call 800-832-0736 and enter room number 7833942#.


The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting public input on an amendment to address revisions to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) fishery management plan (FMP) goals/objectives, and modifications to Illex fishery permitting. Five webinar-based public hearings will be held between March 30 and April 13, 2020. Written comments will be accepted through April 20, 2020.

This amendment is being developed to address the following objectives:

  • Consider revising the overall MSB FMP goals and objectives

  • Consider the appropriate number of permits and related management measures in the Illex fishery and reduce the number of directed permits if appropriate

For more information, contact Jason Didden at jdidden@mafmc.org (also 302-526-5254) or visit this amendment’s action page: http://www.mafmc.org/actions/illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment. The action page has a public hearing document and video presentation.

Public Hearing Schedule

Due to public health concerns, hearings will be conducted by webinar. To join the webinar, go to http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msb-illex-2020/. Telephone connection instructions appear upon connecting, or you can call 800-832-0736 and enter room number 7833942#. You must call by phone to participate. You can contact Jason Didden to test your connection ahead of time. Please participate in the webinar designated for your region (but you can join any if necessary):

  1. Monday March 30, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Massachusetts and north

  2. Tuesday March 31, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Rhode Island and Connecticut

  3. Wednesday April 1, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - New York

  4. Thursday April 2, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - New Jersey and Delaware

  5. Monday April 13, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Maryland and south

Written Comments

Written comments should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 20, 2020 through one of the following methods, with the subject "MSB Goals and Illex Permits":

  1. Email to Jason Didden: jdidden@mafmc.org

  2. Online at http://www.mafmc.org/comments/Illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment

  3. Mail to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 North State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE, 19901

  4. Fax to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council at 302-674-5399

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Mar
31
6:00 PM18:00

Public Hearing Webinar #2 (Rhode Island and Connecticut): MSB FMP Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment

Webinar Link: http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msb-illex-2020/

You must connect with your telephone in order to participate. Telephone connection instructions will pop up automatically when you join the webinar, or you can call 800-832-0736 and enter room number 7833942#.


The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting public input on an amendment to address revisions to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) fishery management plan (FMP) goals/objectives, and modifications to Illex fishery permitting. Five webinar-based public hearings will be held between March 30 and April 13, 2020. Written comments will be accepted through April 20, 2020.

This amendment is being developed to address the following objectives:

  • Consider revising the overall MSB FMP goals and objectives

  • Consider the appropriate number of permits and related management measures in the Illex fishery and reduce the number of directed permits if appropriate

For more information, contact Jason Didden at jdidden@mafmc.org (also 302-526-5254) or visit this amendment’s action page: http://www.mafmc.org/actions/illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment. The action page has a public hearing document and video presentation.

Public Hearing Schedule

Due to public health concerns, hearings will be conducted by webinar. To join the webinar, go to http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msb-illex-2020/. Telephone connection instructions appear upon connecting, or you can call 800-832-0736 and enter room number 7833942#. You must call by phone to participate. You can contact Jason Didden to test your connection ahead of time. Please participate in the webinar designated for your region (but you can join any if necessary):

  1. Monday March 30, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Massachusetts and north

  2. Tuesday March 31, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Rhode Island and Connecticut

  3. Wednesday April 1, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - New York

  4. Thursday April 2, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - New Jersey and Delaware

  5. Monday April 13, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Maryland and south

Written Comments

Written comments should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 20, 2020 through one of the following methods, with the subject "MSB Goals and Illex Permits":

  1. Email to Jason Didden: jdidden@mafmc.org

  2. Online at http://www.mafmc.org/comments/Illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment

  3. Mail to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 North State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE, 19901

  4. Fax to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council at 302-674-5399

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Mar
30
6:00 PM18:00

Public Hearing Webinar #1 (Massachusetts and North): MSB FMP Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting public input on an amendment to address revisions to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) fishery management plan (FMP) goals/objectives, and modifications to Illex fishery permitting. Five webinar-based public hearings will be held between March 30 and April 13, 2020. Written comments will be accepted through April 20, 2020.

This amendment is being developed to address the following objectives:

  • Consider revising the overall MSB FMP goals and objectives

  • Consider the appropriate number of permits and related management measures in the Illex fishery and reduce the number of directed permits if appropriate

For more information, contact Jason Didden at jdidden@mafmc.org (also 302-526-5254) or visit this amendment’s action page: http://www.mafmc.org/actions/illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment. The action page has a public hearing document and video presentation.

Public Hearing Schedule

Due to public health concerns, hearings will be conducted by webinar. To join the webinar, go to http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/msb-illex-2020/. Telephone connection instructions appear upon connecting, or you can call 800-832-0736 and enter room number 7833942#. You must call by phone to participate. You can contact Jason Didden to test your connection ahead of time. Please participate in the webinar designated for your region (but you can join any if necessary):

  1. Monday March 30, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Massachusetts and north

  2. Tuesday March 31, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Rhode Island and Connecticut

  3. Wednesday April 1, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - New York

  4. Thursday April 2, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - New Jersey and Delaware

  5. Monday April 13, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - Maryland and south

Written Comments

Written comments should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 20, 2020 through one of the following methods, with the subject "MSB Goals and Illex Permits":

  1. Email to Jason Didden: jdidden@mafmc.org

  2. Online at http://www.mafmc.org/comments/Illex-permitting-msb-goals-amendment

  3. Mail to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 North State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE, 19901

  4. Fax to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council at 302-674-5399

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