Federal Register #2026-22416

Public Meeting on New England Scallop Fishery Specifications

NOAA is announcing a public hybrid meeting on scallop fishery management for the New England region. - Government agencies and participants: The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the National Marine Fisheries Service, is announcing a meeting of the New England Fishery Management Council’s Scallop Joint Committee and Advisory Panel. - Purpose and topics: The group will review alternatives and select preferred specifications for fishing years 2027 and 2028, including overfishing limits, acceptable biological catch and annual catch limits, days-at-sea, access-area allocations, quota and trip allocations, Northern Gulf of Maine total allowable landings, incidental-catch targets, and observer and research-program set-asides. - Next steps: Recommendations may be brought to the full Council for consideration and possible action. - Procurement status: This is a public meeting notice, not a procurement opportunity. No OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, quantities, or procurement services are identified. - Accessibility: Auxiliary aids are available upon request for people with disabilities.

Description

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding 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 review alternatives and select preferred specifications for fishing years 2027 and 2028, including catch limits, days at sea, and access-area allocations. Recommendations will be brought to the full Council for consideration and possible action. The meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

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