The Commission’s Tautog Technical Committee (TC) met via conference call on Wednesday, January 8th to review the timeline, state and regional data needs, and SAS membership for the 2025 stock assessment update.
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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Draft Document for Public Comment
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The Board will solicit Public Comment and States will conduct Public Hearings until January 2025
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DRAFT SCOPING AND PUBLIC INFORMATION DOCUMENT
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Draft Scoping Document, Public Information Document, and Next Steps
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The Atlantic Striped Bass Advisory Panel (AP) met via webinar on December 9, 2024 to discuss AP recommendations on the Technical Committee Report with updated projections and 2025 management options. The following is a summary of AP members’ recommendations.
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