July 12, 2023 SSC Meeting

The Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. via webinar. The purpose of the meeting is for the SSC to review and comment on the draft Fisheries Climate Governance Policy developed by NMFS. The draft policy is intended to provide guidance on Council authority for stocks that may extend across the geographic area of more than one Council, pursuant to §304(f) of the Magnuson Stevens Act. The Mid-Atlantic Council intends to submit comments to NMFS and has requested that the SSC review and comment on the draft policy.

Staff Contact: Brandon Muffley, bmuffley@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5260

Materials

May 9-10, 2023 SSC Meeting

Meeting Report