Reminder: Scoping Comment Deadlines for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment and Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment

Reminder: Scoping Comment Deadlines for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment and Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment

Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) are developing this joint amendment that will consider potential modifications to the allocations of catch or landings between the commercial and recreational sectors for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments on potential changes to the commercial/recreational allocations for these three species. Eleven scoping hearings were held between February 13 and March 3. Written comments are due by 11:59 pm EDT on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

• Additional information is available in the Scoping and Public Information Document and in the Scoping Presentation Video.

• Questions? Contact Julia Beaty (MAFMC), jbeaty@mafmc.org, 302-526-5250 or Dustin Colson Leaning (ASMFC), dleaning@asmfc.org, 703-842-0740.

Submit Written Comments:

Written comments may be sent by any of the following methods:

1. ONLINE: http://www.mafmc.org/comments/sfsbsb-allocation-amendment

2. EMAIL: jbeaty@mafmc.org

3. MAIL: Dr. Christopher Moore, Executive Director
   Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
   800 North State Street, Suite 201

   Dover, DE 19901

4. FAX: 302.674.5399

Please include “Fluke/Scup/Sea Bass Allocation Amendment” in the subject line if using email or fax, or on the outside of the envelope if submitting written comments.

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Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment

The Council and ASMFC are developing this joint amendment in order to (1) update the goals and objectives of the Bluefish Fishery Management Plan; (2) perform a comprehensive review of the bluefish sector allocations, commercial allocations to the states, and transfer processes; and (3) initiate a bluefish rebuilding plan. Members of the public are encouraged to attend a scoping hearing or submit written comments on any of these issues. Eleven scoping hearings were held between February 13 and March 4. Written comments are due by 11:59 pm EDT on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

• Additional information is available in the Scoping and Public Information Document and in the Scoping Presentation Video.

• Questions? Contact Matt Seeley, (302) 526-5262, mseeley@mafmc.org.

Submit Written Comments:

Written comments may be sent by any of the following methods:

1. ONLINE: http://www.mafmc.org/comments/bluefish-allocation-rebuilding-amendment

2. EMAIL: mseeley@mafmc.org

3. MAIL: Dr. Christopher Moore, Executive Director
   Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
   800 North State Street, Suite 201
   Dover, DE 19901

4. FAX: 302.674.5399

Please include “Bluefish Scoping Comments” in the subject line if using email or fax, or on the outside of the envelope if submitting written comments.

Source: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council