Federal Register #2026-21018

Public meeting on New England scallop fishery specifications and priorities

NOAA announces a public meeting on New England scallop fishery planning and priorities. - Government buyer/organizers: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), within the U.S. Department of Commerce; the meeting is organized by the New England Fishery Management Council’s Scallop Joint Committee and Advisory Panel. - Meeting focus: Discuss default fishery specifications for 2027 and 2028 and review draft priorities for 2027. - Topics: Catch limits, days-at-sea, access-area allocations and trips, Northern Gulf of Maine landings, incidental catch targets, and observer and research program set-asides. - Outcome: Recommendations may be brought to the full Council for consideration and action. - Procurement status: This is a public hybrid meeting notice, not a procurement. No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are requested.

Description

The New England Fishery Management Council is scheduling a public hybrid meeting of its Scallop Joint Committee and Advisory Panel to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone. The group will discuss 2027 and 2028 (default) specifications, potential access-area and days-at-sea allocations, and draft 2027 priorities. Recommendations will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. The meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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