NOAA Fisheries will provide an update on ALW Take Reduction efforts. The update will include a review of the final rule to amend the ALW Take Reduction Plan to reduce risk of serious injury and mortality to North Atlantic right whales caused by incidental entanglement in Northeast Jonah crab and lobster trap/pot fisheries. Scoping on the next phase of rulemaking is ongoing, through October 21, 2021. Additionally, NOAA FIsheries will provide an overview of scoping efforts to inform the Take Reduction Team’s development of recommendations to modify the ALW Take Reduction Plan to reduce risk to North Atlantic right whales…
Board Agendas and Proceedings
Official records of discussions, decisions, and actions taken during meetings of the Commission’s management boards.
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Review 2021 Stock Assessment Update (N. Ares); Consider Management Response to 2021 Stock Assessment Update (W. Hyatt) Possible Action; Review and Provide Feedback on Risk and Uncertainty Decision Tool for Tautog (J. McNamee); Develop Guidance for Law Enforcement Committee Review of Commercial Tagging Program (K. Rootes-Murdy)
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The Tautog Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened via webinar; Monday, October 18, 2021, and was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Chair William Hyatt.
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The Shad and River Herring Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened via webinar; Tuesday October 19, 2021, and was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Justin Davis.
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The Horseshoe Crab Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened via webinar; Thursday, October 21, 2021, and was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Chair Joe Cimino.
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The Spiny Dogfish Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened via webinar; Thursday, October 21, 2021, and was called to order at 10:15 a.m. by Chair Chris Batsavage.
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The Coastal Sharks Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened via webinar; Wednesday, October 20, 2021, and was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Chair Mel Bell.
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