Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-10318
Public Meeting on New England Fisheries Management Measures (No Procurement)
Buyer
New England Fishery Management Council
Posted
May 22, 2026
Identifier
2026-10318
This notice announces a public meeting organized by the New England Fishery Management Council under the Department of Commerce and NOAA. - Purpose: Discussion of fisheries management actions affecting New England's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) - Topics include Atlantic herring specifications for 2027-2031 - Consideration of river herring and shad management measures - Other related fisheries management topics - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Meeting access: - Available via online webinar - In-person attendance at the Courtyard by Marriott, Portsmouth, NH - Council headquarters located in Newburyport, MA
Description
The New England Fishery Management Council is scheduling a public meeting of its Joint Herring Committee and Advisory Panel to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting will discuss a 2026 action to include Atlantic herring specifications for 2027-2031, river herring and shad management measures, and other related measures. Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action if appropriate. The meeting will be held on June 8, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EDT and will be accessible via webinar.