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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. Recreational management measures will be implemented in 2026 and beyond.
The ASMFC will hold five public hearings 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 page in early January for those unable to attend a hearing.
| Date and Hearing Format | State/Agency | Contact |
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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
The webinar registration link is available here, and additional webinar instructions are below. |
Corrin Flora (ME) 207.446.8126
603.868.1095
978.619.0017 |
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Wednesday, January 22 Hybrid Hearing 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Note: This is a hybrid meeting (both in-person and virtual). The webinar registration link is available here, and additional webinar instructions are below.
Hearing Location: Marine Resources Headquarters New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation 123 Kings Park Blvd., Nissequogue River Park Kings Park, NY 11754 |
631.444.0430 |
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Thursday, January 23 Hybrid Hearing 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management
Note: This is a hybrid meeting (both in-person and virtual). The virtual Zoom link is here, and additional instructions are below.
Hearing Location: University of Rhode Island Bay Campus Corless Auditorium 215 South Ferry Road Narragansett, RI 02882 |
Jason McNamee 401.423.1923 |
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Tuesday, January 28 Webinar Hearing 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection and Connecticut Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection
The webinar registration link is available here, and additional webinar instructions are below. |
609.748.2020
860.876.4393 |
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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
The webinar registration link is available here, and additional webinar instructions are below. |
John Clark (DE) 302.739.9914 Mike Luisi (MD) 410.260.8341 Ron Owens (PRFC) 804.224.7148 757.247.2200 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 February 15, 2025. Send comments by email 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 and visit the Council’s Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework/Addenda page contains further details, including an action development timeline and links to relevant background documents.
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