Federal Register #2026-07967

Public Webinar: Tilefish Monitoring Committee Meeting for Management Measures and Catch Limits

This notice announces a public webinar meeting organized by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) under the Department of Commerce and NOAA. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) - Purpose of Meeting: - Public webinar for the Tilefish Monitoring Committee - Focus on management measures for golden and blueline tilefish - Review of recent stock assessment data and fishery performance - Consideration of recommendations from the Advisory Panel, Scientific and Statistical Committee, and staff - Setting or reviewing commercial and recreational annual catch limits, annual catch targets, and total allowable landing limits/quotas for blueline tilefish (2027-2029) and golden tilefish (2027) - Discussion of potential changes to management measures for both species - Notable Details: - No procurement, products, or services are being requested or awarded - Meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually - Details and access information are available on the Council's website

Description

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Tilefish Monitoring Committee will hold a public webinar meeting on May 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The meeting will discuss management measures for golden and blueline tilefish, including reviewing stock assessment data, fishery performance, and recommendations from advisory bodies. The committee will recommend catch limits and management measures for 2027-2029. The meeting will be held virtually with connection information available on the Council's website.

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