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Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings of the Council.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The following items are on the agenda, although agenda items may be addressed out of order (changes will be noted on the Council's website when possible.)
Tuesday, June 16th
2026 Mid-Atlantic State of the Ecosystem Report—Dr. Abby Tyrell, NEFSC
Review and provide feedback
Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) Risk Assessment Report
Review and provide feedback
Vessel Baseline Evaluation
Update on working group progress
Review summary of Advisory Panel meetings
Discuss next steps
Wednesday, June 17th
Unmanaged Commercial Landings Report
Review report and provide feedback
2027 Golden Tilefish Specifications
Review recommendations from the Advisory Panel, SSC, Monitoring Committee, and staff
Review previously adopted 2027 specifications and management measures, and recommend changes if necessary
2027-2029 Blueline Tilefish Specifications
Review recommendations from the Advisory Panel, SSC, Monitoring Committee, and staff
Adopt specifications for 2027-2029
Review and revise 2027-2029 commercial and/or recreational measures if needed
——Lunch——
Overview of NEFSC Atlantic Mackerel Cooperative Research Initiative (“MackPack”)—Dr. Anna Mercer, NEFSC
Review and provide feedback
Overview of NEFSC Fisheries Monitoring and Research Division (FMRD) Programs—Katherine McArdle, NEFSC
Review and provide feedback
Scup Winter I Framework
Review preliminary analysis and draft alternatives
Adopt range of alternatives for further development
NEFSC Surveys Update—Peter Chase, NEFSC
Update on the 2025 and 2026 fishery-independent survey seasons
Update on the Regional Industry Trawl Survey (RIBTS)
Other survey related topics
Acknowledgement of Outgoing Council Members
Thursday, June 18th
Business Session
Committee Reports (Scientific and Statistical Committee); Executive Director's Report; Organization Reports; and Liaison Reports
Other Business and General Public Comment
Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Actions will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under Section 305(c).
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to Shelley Spedden, (302) 526-5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
Authority:16 U.S.C. 1801
et seq.
Dated: May 26, 2026.
Rey Israel Marquez,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.