Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-22633
Public Meeting on Whiting, Red Hake, Monkfish, and Lobster Management
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Posted
November 05, 2026
Identifier
2026-22633
The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a public meeting of the New England Fishery Management Council’s Joint Whiting Committee and Advisory Panel. - Government organizations: Department of Commerce; NOAA; National Marine Fisheries Service; New England Fishery Management Council. - Meeting topics: Fishery performance, risk-policy information, scientific recommendations for catch limits, and management alternatives for red hake, monkfish, and lobster. - Access: The meeting is open to the public, with in-person and webinar participation options and accessibility accommodations. - Procurement status: This is a public meeting notice, not a procurement opportunity; no products, services, OEMs, or vendors are identified.
Description
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding an in-person public meeting with a webinar option for its Joint Whiting Committee and Advisory Panel. The group will review fishery performance, catch-limit recommendations, and proposed management alternatives for red hake, monkfish, and lobster, among other agenda items. Recommendations will be presented to the full Council for consideration and possible action. The meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EST.