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*ASMFC Public Hearings on Recreational Measures Setting Process*

Public hearings have been scheduled to gather input on changes to the process for setting recreational management measures (bag, size, and season limits) for bluefish, summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) are considering identical options through a MAFMC framework and an ASMFC addenda. Although the Council’s framework development process does not include public hearings, all public comments provided during the ASMFC comment period will be considered by both groups prior to final action. 

 

The draft addendum is available HERE. [ [link removed] ] Recreational management measures will be implemented in 2026 and beyond.

 

The ASMFC will hold five public hearings [ [link removed] ] to gather public comment. The public is welcome to participate in any meeting. A recording of the presentation will be available on the ASMFC YouTube [ [link removed] ] page in early January for those unable to attend a hearing. 

 

*Date and Hearing Format* *State/Agency* *Contact*

*Tuesday, January 14 "Webinar Hearing"*

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.



*Maine Dept. of Marine Resources, New Hampshire *

*Fish and Game Department, and Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries *

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_Corrin Flora (ME) <[email protected]>_ 207.446.8126

 

_Renee Zobel (NH) <[email protected]>_

603.868.1095

 

_Nichola Meserve (MA) <[email protected]>_

978.619.0017



*Wednesday, January 22 "Hybrid Hearing" *

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.



*New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation *

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*"Hearing Location: "*

Marine Resources Headquarters

New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation 

123 Kings Park Blvd., Nissequogue River Park

Kings Park, NY 11754 *
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_Martin Gary_ <[email protected]>

631.444.0430



*Thursday, January 23  "Hybrid Hearing"*

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.



*Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management *

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*"Hearing Location: "*

University of Rhode Island Bay Campus

Corless Auditorium 

215 South Ferry Road

Narragansett, RI 02882



_Jason McNamee <[email protected]>_ 401.423.1923



*Tuesday, January 28 "Webinar Hearing" *6:00 – 8:00 p.m.



*New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection and Connecticut Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection *

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_Joseph Cimino (NJ)_ <[email protected]>

609.748.2020

 

_Matthew Gates (CT) <[email protected]>_

860.876.4393



*Wednesday, January 29 "Webinar Hearing" *6:00 – 8:00 p.m.



*Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife, Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, Potomac River Fisheries Commission, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and North Carolina Dept. of Environmental Quality *

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_John Clark (DE) <[email protected]>_ 302.739.9914

_Mike Luisi (MD) <[email protected]>_ 410.260.8341

_Ron Owens (PRFC)_ 804.224.7148

_Pat Geer (VA) <[email protected]>_

757.247.2200

_Chris Batsavage (NC) <[email protected]>_

252.241.2995



 

*Webinar Instructions*

In order to comment during most public meetings you will need to join by computer or download the GoTo app on your phone. To attend the meeting in listen only mode, dial 914.614.3221 and enter access code 780-270-796. Those calling in to join by phone will be limited to listening to the meeting and will not be able to participate. In those cases, please submit written comment.

 

*Written Comment*

Written comments must be submitted by *11:59p.m. on ***Fe*bruary 15, 2025*. Send comments by email <[email protected]> to [email protected] with subject Recreational Measures Setting Process or by mail to Chelsea Tuohy FMP Coordinator, 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA, 22201.

 

*More Information*

Please see the ASMFC press release [ [link removed] ]  and visit the Council’s Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda page [ [link removed] ] contains further details, including an action development timeline and links to relevant background documents.

 

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