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ASMFC’s Spiny Dogfish Management Board approved Addendum VII to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Spiny Dogfish. The Addendum implements measures to maintain consistency with the federal FMP in response to Spiny Dogfish Framework Adjustment 6.
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The Spiny Dogfish Advisory Panel (AP) met via webinar on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, to review the management options presented in Draft Addendum VII. Only two AP members were present.
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The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Winter Meeting will be February 4 – 5, 2025 at The Westin Crystal City.
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The Board will solicit Public Comment and States will conduct Public Hearings until January 2025
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Arlington, VA – The Atlantic coastal states of New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on the Draft Addendum VII to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Spiny Dogfish, which considers potential measures to maintain consistency with the federal Fishery Management Plan in response to the proposed rule to implement…
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Meeting Agenda: Spiny Dogfish Board Reviews Draft Addendum VII and Considers Its Approval for Public Comment
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ASMFC 82nd Annual Meeting October 21 – 24, 2024
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The Commission’s Spiny Dogfish Management Board approved Draft Addendum VII to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Spiny Dogfish for public comment. The Draft Addendum considers potential measures to maintain consistency with the federal Fishery Management Plan in response to the proposed rule to implement Spiny Dogfish Framework Adjustment 6.
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Board Revises 2024/2025 Fishing Year Commercial Quota to 10.25 Million Pounds
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Commercial Management – Atlantic Sturgeon Bycatch
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This draft document was developed for Board review and discussion at the October 2024 meeting week. This document is not intended to solicit public comment as part of the Commission/State formal public input process. However, comments on this draft document may be given at the appropriate time on the agenda during the scheduled meeting. Also,…
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Consider The Approval Of Draft Addendum VII For Public Comment On The Atlantic Sturgeon Bycatch Reduction Measures. Consider Revising 2024/2025 Fishing Year Quota.
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82nd Annual Meeting, October 21 – 24, 2024
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