Scallop Advisory Panel Hybrid Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 9:00 AM EDT
Category: Meetings
Framework 36 - Review results of 2022 scallop surveys, and preliminary projections. The primary focus of this meeting will be to develop input on the range of potential specification alternatives for FY 2023 and FY 2024. The action will set ABC/ACLs, days-at-sea, access area allocations, total allowable landings for the Northern Gulf of Maine (NGOM) management area, targets for General Category incidental catch, General Category access area trips and trip accounting, and set-asides for the observer and research programs for fishing year 2023 and default specifications for fishing year 2024. Work Priorities - Receive updates on the progress toward 2022 work priorities and Committee tasking. Provide input on the range of possible 2023 scallop work priorities. Scoping for Limited Access Leasing - Review input gathered through the scoping process and recommend whether the Council should initiate an amendment to develop measures that would allow leasing in the Limited Access component of the fishery. Discuss other business, as necessary. Online access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3769599075171418896. This meeting will be broadcast online via GoToWebinar. Preregistration is recommended. Use VoIP with a microphone and speakers for audio. A headset is recommended. Contact: 617-567-6789 |