Federal Register #2026-08454

Public Meeting Announcement – NEFMC Enforcement Committee Webinar

This notice announces a public meeting, not a procurement opportunity, by the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) under the Department of Commerce and NOAA. - Government Buyer: - New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Purpose: - Public meeting of the NEFMC Enforcement Committee via webinar - Topics include enforcement updates, Northern Gulf of Maine scallop fishery, and mesh size enforcement in the redfish exemption program - Committee recommendations will be presented to the full Council - No products or services are being procured or awarded - Meeting is accessible online; registration required - Council office located at 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950

Description

The New England Fishery Management Council is scheduling a public meeting of its Enforcement Committee via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting will discuss introductions, Chair/Vice-Chair election, enforcement updates, and specific fishery issues such as the Northern Gulf of Maine scallop fishery and mesh size enforcement in the redfish exemption program. Recommendations from this committee will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action if appropriate. The meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. and will be held online via webinar with registration required.

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