Federal Register #2026-15380

New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Announcement

This opportunity is a public meeting hosted by the New England Fishery Management Council, focusing on fisheries management in the New England exclusive economic zone (EEZ). - Event Details: - Hybrid public meeting (in-person and virtual attendance) - Hosted by the Habitat Joint Committee and Advisory Panel - Registration required for virtual participation - Agenda Topics: - Review of the draft 2026 Essential Fish Habitat Framework - Discussion of designation alternatives for fish habitat - Identification of a preferred alternative for Council consideration - Review of a draft report on the clam dredge exemption program in the Great South Channel Habitat Management Area - No procurement or award involved - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors mentioned - Open to public participation

Description

The New England Fishery Management Council is scheduling a hybrid public meeting of its Habitat Joint Committee and Advisory Panel to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting will review the draft 2026 Essential Fish Habitat Framework including designation alternatives and identify a preferred alternative for Council consideration. The meeting will also review a draft report about the clam dredge exemption program within the Great South Channel Habitat Management Area. Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.

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