The Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee met via webinar September 8 – 9, 2020.

Meeting Materials

• Agenda

• Download All Briefing Materials - Includes all materials available as of 9/4/20. Does not include presentations.

• Meeting Report

Spiny Dogfish

• SSC TORs for Spiny Dogfish

• Staff Memo: Review of 2021 Spiny Dogfish Measures and 2021-2022 ABC Recommendations

• 2020 Advisory Panel Spiny Dogfish Fishery Performance Report

• 2020 Spiny Dogfish Fishery Information Document

• 2019 NEFSC Spiny Dogfish Data Update

• Presentation: Spiny Dogfish 2021 & 2022 ABCs

Chub Mackerel

• Staff Memo: Review of 2021 Chub Mackerel Measures

• 2020 Advisory Panel Chub Mackerel Fishery Performance Report

• 2020 Chub Mackerel Fishery Information Document

• Characterization of the Atlantic Chub Mackerel Fishery and Stock, Robert Leaf, University of Southern Mississippi

• Additional AP Comments

• Presentation: Atlantic Chub Mackerel 2021 Specifications

Scientific Uncertainty Due to Missing 2020 Data

• Discussion Document: Missing Data and Implications for Scientific Uncertainty

• Presentation: Missing Data and Implications for Scientific Uncertainty

SSC Updates

• Socioeconomic Work Group August 31, 2020 Meeting Summary

• 2020-2025 NRCC Stock Assessment Schedule

• 2020-2024 Mid-Atlantic Council Research Priorities Document

Offshore Wind Discussion

• 2018 Offshore Wind Technologies Market Report

• Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) Framework

• ROSA FAQs

• Presentation: Introduction

• Presentation: U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Renewable Energy

• Presentation: Key Topics in Offshore Wind for Fisheries Professionals

• Presentation: Responsible Offshore Science Alliance

• Presentation: Offshore Wind Development - Implications for Northeast Fisheries Science Center Surveys

• Presentation: Possible offshore wind indicators in State of the Ecosystem report

State of the Ecosystem Discussion

• 2020 Mid-Atlantic State of the Ecosystem Report

• 2020 State of the Ecosystem Response Memo

• Presentation: Improving Synthesis and Management Application

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council met Tuesday, April 9 – Thursday, 11, 2024 at The Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

• Meeting Motions

• Meeting Report

Recordings

• April 9, 2024 - MSA Confidentiality Proposed Rule, Offshore Wind Compensation, State of the Ecosystem Report, EAFM Risk Assessment, Habitat Updates

• April 10, 2024 (AM) - Dogfish/Monkfish Sturgeon Bycatch Framework, Industry Based Survey Update

• April 10, 2024 (PM) - Golden Tilefish Catch Share Program Review, Golden Tilefish Research Track Assessment Overview, Impacts of Offshore Wind Energy Construction Sounds on Longfin Squid and Black Sea Bass, Summer Flounder Commercial Mesh Exemptions Framework

• April 11, 2024 - Business Session

Agenda and Briefing Materials

• Agenda

• Stock Status

• Combined Briefing Book

Tuesday, April 9th

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Proposed Rule to Update Regulations Associated with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act’s Confidentiality Requirements – NOAA Fisheries HQ Staff

• Briefing Materials (Tab 1)

• Presentation

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Offshore Wind Fisheries Compensation Programs

• Briefing Materials (Tab 2)

• Supplemental:

  • Comment letter from Last Tow LLC on Offshore Wind Fisheries Compensation Programs and Data Needs

• Presentation

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2024 State of the Ecosystem Report – Dr. Sarah Gaichas, NEFSC

• Briefing Materials (Tab 3)

• Presentation

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  2024 Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) Risk Assessment Report

• Briefing Materials (Tab 4) 

• Presentation

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Habitat Activities Update – Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office Habitat and Ecosystem Services Division

• Briefing Materials (Tab 5) 

• Presentation

Wednesday, April 10th  

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Joint MAFMC/NEFMC Framework to Reduce Atlantic Sturgeon Interactions in the Monkfish/Dogfish Gillnet Fisheries: Final action

• Briefing Materials (Tab 6) 

• Supplemental:

  • Draft Joint Framework Action to Reduce Sturgeon Bycatch in Monkfish and Spiny Dogfish Fisheries

• Presentation

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. NTAP Progress Report for Industry-Based Survey Pilot Program

• Briefing Materials (Tab 7) 

• Presentation

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ---------- LUNCH ----------

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Golden Tilefish Catch Share Program Review

• Briefing Materials (Tab 8)

• Presentation

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Golden Tilefish Research Track Assessment Overview

• Briefing Materials (Tab 9) 

• Supplemental:

  • Summary Report of the Golden Tilefish Research Track Stock Assessment Peer Review

• Presentation

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Impacts of Offshore Wind Energy Construction Sounds on Behavior of Longfin Squid and Black Sea Bass – Aran Mooney, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

• Briefing Materials (Tab 10) 

• Presentation

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Summer Flounder Commercial Mesh Exemptions Framework Meeting #1 (with ASMFC SFSBSB Board)

• Briefing Materials (Tab 11)

• Supplemental:

  • April 2 Public Input Webinar Summary and Written Comment

• Presentation

Thursday, April 11th   

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Business Session

• Committee Reports

  • Scientific and Statistical Committee (Tab 12)

  • Presentation

• Executive Director’s Report (Tab 13)

  • Supplemental:

    • Hudson Canyon Sanctuary Advisory Council April 2 Agenda

    • Hudson Canyon SAC Recommendations for Draft Sanctuary Management Plan

    • MAFMC Comments: Hudson Canyon 304(a)(5) Consultation (January 2023)

    • Additional Offshore Wind Updates

    • MAFMC Letter to GARFO: Potential Issuance of an Exempted Fishing Permit by NOAA Fisheries to the Coonamessett Farm Foundation (4/3/24)

• Organization Reports:

  • NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office - GARFO Status of Actions Report

  • NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center

  • NOAA Office of General Counsel

  • NOAA Office of Law Enforcement - NOAA OLE First Quarter Report

  • US Coast Guard

• Liaison Reports (Tab 14)

  • New England Council

  • South Atlantic Council

• Other Business and General Public Comment