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New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Notice

This notice announces a hybrid public meeting of the New England Fishery Management Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC): - Purpose: Review stock assessments and data updates for key fish species - Atlantic sea scallop - Northern windowpane flounder - Southern windowpane flounder - Witch flounder - SSC will recommend overfishing limits (OFLs) and acceptable biological catches (ABCs) for upcoming fishing years - Meeting is open to the public, with both in-person and virtual attendance options - No procurement, products, OEMs, or vendors are involved - Event is part of the Council's process for managing fisheries in the New England exclusive economic zone - Intended to inform future Council actions and regulatory decisions

Description

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a hybrid public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone. The committee will review stock assessment and data updates and recommend overfishing limits and acceptable biological catches for various fish species for upcoming fishing years. The meeting will be held on October 7, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. EDT, with options for virtual participation via webinar. The meeting aims to provide recommendations to the full Council for formal consideration and action.

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