NOAA Fisheries Schedules Virtual Hearing and Seeks Comments on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument Omnibus Amendment
NOAA Fisheries is collecting stakeholder input on the development of an omnibus amendment to incorporate the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument into relevant fishery management plans (FMPs). This amendment would incorporate the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument’s area and commercial fishing prohibition into FMPs and, ultimately, fishery regulations. NOAA Fisheries is asking for feedback on this action through November 30, 2022.
How to Comment
A virtual hearing will be held on November 16, 2022, at 3:00 pm. Visit the links below for more information.
Written comments can be submitted by emailing Laura Deighan at laura.deighan@noaa.gov. Include in the subject line “Comments on Monument Amendment.” Comments can be submitted through November 30, 2022.
Following this hearing, additional opportunities for review and comment on the draft omnibus amendment will be provided.
Visit the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument page for more details.
Questions?
Contact Laura Deighan, Sustainable Fisheries, 978-281-9184
Media: Contact Allison Ferreira, Regional Office, 978-281-9103
Source: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
