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Hello Menhaden Stakeholders

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has approved Draft Addendum I to the Menhaden Fishery Management Plan for public comment. The Draft Addendum considers changes to: 1) commercial allocation between the Atlantic coast jurisdictions; 2) the episodic events set aside program; and 3) the incidental catch and small-scale fisheries provision. *This is an important opportunity for stakeholders in Maine to provide comments on the future of the menhaden fishery. *

_"Public Hearings:"_

Maine will be hosting two in-person hearings on September 13th and September 20th to collect public comment on this Draft Addendum.


* *September 13, 2022 at 6:00PM*: DMR HQ, Marquardt Bldg, Rm 118, 32 Blossom Lane, Augusta ME
* *September 20, 2022 at 5:00PM*: Jeff's Catering & Event Center, 15 Event Center Way, Brewer, ME 

If you cannot attend one of Maine's in-person hearings, stakeholders are encouraged to attend a webinar hearing hosted by another state on September 7, 8, 26, or 27. To register for a webinar public hearing, click HERE [ [link removed] ].

"_Written Comments:_"

The comment period is open from now until* September 30.*

Written comment can be submitted to ASMFC:


* *Email:* [email protected] (subject line: Atlantic Menhaden Draft Addendum I)
* *Mail: *James Boyle, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200A-N, Arlington, VA 22201

_"Where can I learn more?"_

A copy of Draft Addendum I can be found HERE [ [link removed] ].

DMR has created a webpage with additional information on the Draft Addendum which can be found HERE [ [link removed] ]. 

A copy of the ASMFC press release can be found HERE [ [link removed] ].

For additional questions about Draft Addendum I, please contact Megan Ware or Melissa Smith at ME DMR


* Megan Ware: [email protected] 207.446.0932
* Melissa Smith: [email protected] 207.441.5040

 

 

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