2 Sep 2025
🦪New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting on Scallops
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Scallop Committee via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The public meeting by the New England Fishery Management Council discusses regulatory actions and specifications that will impact fisheries within the exclusive economic zone, directly affecting businesses engaged in fishing and related industries. This includes potential changes to catch limits and allocations which can affect financial planning and operation strategies.