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New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Announcement

This is a public meeting announcement from the New England Fishery Management Council regarding its Groundfish Committee. - Meeting will address management actions for New England fisheries in the EEZ - Key topics: - Progress on Framework 68 and Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Control Rules - Update on contract work evaluating risk policy integration - Follow-up on Amendment 23 Monitoring Review - Development of Framework 74, including specifications and management measures - No procurement, products, or services are requested - No OEMs or vendors are involved - Meeting is open to the public, accessible in-person and via webinar - Accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

Description

The New England Fishery Management Council is scheduling a public meeting of its Groundfish Committee to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The committee will discuss Framework 68/Acceptable Biological Catch Control Rules progress, Amendment 23 Monitoring Review, and Framework 74/Specifications and Management 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 August 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EDT, with a webinar registration available online.

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