Consider Catch and Release Fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone Possible Action. Consider Draft Addendum IV for Public Comment (M. Waine) Action. Review and Populate Advisory Panel Membership (M. Waine) Action.
Fisheries Management
The Interstate Fisheries Management Program (ISFMP) serves as the core of decision-making, where species management boards establish regulations to conserve fishery resources, supported by an active participation framework. The ISFMP Policy Board oversees this, monitoring stock performance and policy implementation with representation from all member states and several federal agencies.
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Overview of Stakeholder Positions and Commission Impacts (R. Beal). Discussion to Determine Commission Position on Elements of the MSA Reauthorization.
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Review Spiny Dogfish Possession Limits Possible Action — MAFMC Industry Advisory Committee Report (J. Armstrong), Technical Committee Report (S. Newlin), and Rhode Island Proposal for Alternative Management (R. Ballou). Review Consistency of Federal and State Management of Spiny Dogfish (M. Hawk) Possible Action. Review NOAA Fisheries’ Amendment 3 Proposed Rule for Spiny Dogfish (M. Hawk).
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Update on 2014 Maine Elver Fishery Management Measures (T. Stockwell). Technical Committee Report (S. Eyler). Consider Draft Addendum IV for Public Comment (K. Taylor) Action.
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