Reminder of Public Hearings for Atlantic Tuna, Swordfish, Billfish and Shark Fisheries NOAA Fisheries Service is holding a series of regional public hearings on the draft Consolidated Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS). The proposed management measures could impact all recreational fishermen, commercial fishermen and dealers for Atlantic tunas, swordfish, billfish and sharks. Copies of the draft Environmental Impact Statement and proposed rule are available
Upcoming public hearings will take place in West Islip, NY; Montauk, NY; Gloucester, MA; Fort Pierce, FL; Key West, FL; St. Thomas, USVI; Virginia Beach, VA; Charleston, SC; Ocean City, MD; Villas, NJ; Manteo, NC; Ft Lauderdale, FL; Mayaguez, PR; Panama City, FL; San Juan, PR; Madeira Beach, FL; Atlantic Beach, FL; and Barnegat Light, NJ. Click here for the dates and specific locations of the hearings. (Note that the time and location of the Ft. Lauderdale meeting has changed.) Call (301) 713-2347 for more information.
Reminder of Public Hearings for Atlantic Tuna, Swordfish, Billfish and Shark Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries Service is holding a series of regional public hearings on the draft Consolidated Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS). The proposed management measures could impact all recreational fishermen, commercial fishermen and dealers for Atlantic tunas, swordfish, billfish and sharks. Copies of the draft Environmental Impact Statement and proposed rule are available
online.Upcoming public hearings will take place in West Islip, NY; Montauk, NY; Gloucester, MA; Fort Pierce, FL; Key West, FL; St. Thomas, USVI; Virginia Beach, VA; Charleston, SC; Ocean City, MD; Villas, NJ; Manteo, NC; Ft Lauderdale, FL; Mayaguez, PR; Panama City, FL; San Juan, PR; Madeira Beach, FL; Atlantic Beach, FL; and Barnegat Light, NJ. Click here for the dates and specific locations of the hearings. (Note that the time and location of the Ft. Lauderdale meeting has changed.) Call (301) 713-2347 for more information.