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02-03-2010, 12:30 PM
Here is a listing of the meetings. I hope we can get some positive outcomes.
ASMFC Winter Meeting
February 1- 4, 2010 Crowne Plaza Hotel Old Town (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/axecp/transportation)
901 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, Virginia
(703) 683-6000
Final Schedule
Please note the following changes to the agenda. On Wednesday, February 3, the Commission will meet at its Business Session from 2:15 - 4:00 PM. The first portion of this Business Meeting will be a closed session to allow the Commission to discuss issues related to pending litigation against the Commission. On Wednesday, February 3, the ISFMP Policy Board will meet from 4:15 - 6:15 PM.
The final agenda is subject to change. The agenda reflects the current estimate of time required for scheduled Board meetings. The Commission may adjust this agenda in accordance with the actual duration of Board meetings. Interested parties should anticipate Boards starting earlier or later than indicated herein.
Public Comment Guidelines
With the intent of developing policies in the Commission’s procedures for public participation that result in a fair opportunity for public input, the ISFMP Policy Board has approved the following guidelines for use at management board meetings:
For issues that are not on the agenda, management boards will continue to provide opportunity to the public to bring matters of concern to the board’s attention at the start of each board meeting. Board chairs will use a speaker sign-up list in deciding how to allocate the available time on the agenda (typically 10 minutes) to the number of people who want to speak.
For topics that are on the agenda, but have not gone out for public comment, board chairs will provide limited opportunity for comment, taking into account the time allotted on the agenda for the topic. Chairs will have flexibility in deciding how to allocate comment opportunities; this could include hearing one comment in favor and one in opposition until the chair is satisfied further comment will not provide additional insight to the board.
For agenda action items that have already gone out for public comment, it is the Policy Board’s intent to end the occasional practice of allowing extensive and lengthy public comments. Currently, board chairs have the discretion to decide what public comment to allow in these circumstances.
In addition, the following timeline has been established for the submission of written comment for issues for which the Commission has NOT established a specific public comment period (i.e., in response to proposed management action).
1. Comments received 3 weeks prior to the start of a meeting week (January 11) will be included on the briefing CD.
2. Comments received by 5:00 PM on the Tuesday immediately preceding the scheduled ASMFC Meeting (in this case, the Tuesday deadline will be January 26, 2010) will be distributed electronically to Commissioners/Board members prior to the meeting and a limited number of copies will be provided at the meeting.
3. Following the Tuesday, January 26, 2010 5:00 PM deadline, the commenter will be responsible for distributing the information to the management board prior to the board meeting or providing enough copies for the management board consideration at the meeting (a minimum of 50 copies).
The submitted comments must clearly indicate the commenter’s expectation from the ASMFC staff regarding distribution. As with other public comment, it will be accepted via mail, fax, and email.
Directions (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/axecp/transportation) Travel Authorization (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/ta10-005.pdf)ASMFC Travel Reimbursement Guidelines (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/ASMFCTravelReimbursementGuidelines.pdf)Official Roster (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/ASMFCOfficialRosterWinter2010.pdf)ASMFC Proxy Form (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/proxyForm.pdf)AP Nomination Form (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/APNominationForm.pdf) February 1, 2010Noon - 2:30 PMAmerican Lobster Management Board (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/AmericanLobsterManagementBoard.pdf) Supplemental Material (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/AmericanLobsterBoardSupplemental.pdf)
Welcome/Call to Order, M. Gibson
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 3, 2009
Public Comment
Election of Vice-Chair - Action
Draft Addendum XVI for Final Approval - Final Action
Review Options, T. Kerns
Public Comment Summary, T. Kerns
Technical Committee Report, C. Wilson
Consider Final Approval of Addendum XVI
Discussion of Management Measures Responding to the Selection of Reference Points
Technical Committee Report, C. Wilson
Update on Outer Cap Cod Regulations, B. Adler & S. Peake
Discussion of Cancer Crab and Lobster Fishery Interaction, T. Kerns
Discussion of Non-Trap Lobster Landings, T. Kerns
Consider Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance, T. Kerns - Action
Other Business/Adjourn
2:45 PM - 5:45 PM Atlantic Herring Section (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/AtlanticHerringSection.pdf) Supplemental Material (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/AtlanticHerringSectionSupplemental.pdf)
Welcome/Call to Order, D. Abbott
Section Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 2, 2009
Public Comment
Update of Timeline for Addendum II for Public Comment
Brief Review of Draft Addendum II, C. Vonderweidt
Timeline for NEFMC Amendment IV, L. Steele
Consider Draft Addendum III for Public Comment, C. Vonderweidt - Action
Set 2010-2012 Atlantic Herring Specifications Action
Science and Statistical Committee and NEFMC Recommendations, L. Steele
Set 2010 Quota Allocation, Measures to Prevent Overages, and Consider Allowing Quota Rollovers Between Periods - Action
Review 2009 Seasonal Landings, M. Cieri
Review Addendum I Quota Management Options, C. Vonderweidt
Advisory Panel Membership, C. Vonderweidt - Action
Review and Populate Advisory Panel Membership for Atlantic Herring
Other Business/Adjourn
February 2, 2010 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/SummerFlounderScupBlackSeaBassMgmntBoard.pdf) Supplemental Material (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/SummerFlounderScupBlackSeaBassBoardSupplemental.pd f)
Welcome/Call to Order, A.C. Carpenter
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 2, 2009
Public Comment
Consider Approval of State Summer Flounder Recreational Proposals - Action
Technical Committee Report, C. Batsavage & T. Kerns
Consider Approval of Scup Recreational Proposals - Action
Technical Committee Report, C. Batsavage, T. Kerns
Discussion of 2010 Black Sea Bass Quota, T. Kerns - Final Action
Review of Monitoring Committee/Science and Statistical Committee Meeting
Review of MAFMC’s Progress on Omnibus Amendment for Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures, T. Kerns - Action
Other Business/Adjourn
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/AtlanticStripedBassManagementBoard.pdf) Supplemental Material (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/StripedBassBdSupplemental.pdf)
Welcome/Call to Order, J. Travelstead
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 2, 2009
Public Comment
Election of Vice-Chair - Action
Technical Committee Task List, N. Meserve
Response to Tasks, W. Laney & M. Howard
Presentation on Mycobacteriosis, D. Gauthier, M. Smith & M. Matsche
Board Discussion
Update on Cooperative Winter Tagging Cruise, J. Travelstead
Discussion of Coastal Commercial Quotas, P. Augustine
Other Business/Adjourn
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Weakfish Management Board (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/WeakfishManagementBoard.pdf)
Welcome/Call to Order, R. Miller
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 3, 2009
Public Comment
Consider Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance, N. Meserve - Action
Consider Addendum IV Implementation Plans, N. Meserve - Action
Other Business/Adjourn
3:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Spiny Dogfish & Coastal Sharks Management Board (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/SpinyDogfish&CoastalSharkManagementBoard.pdf)
Welcome/Call to Order, L. Daniel
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 5, 2009
Public Comment
2010 Coastal Sharks Specifications - Action
Technical Committee Recommendations, G. Skomal
Review State Implementation of Coastal Sharks Regulations, C. Vonderweidt
Update on Shark Conservation Act, B. Spear
2010/2011 Spiny Dogfish Specifications Action
Northeast Fisheries Science Center Spawning Stock Biomass Update, P. Rago
Technical Committee Recommendations, C. Vonderweidt
Update of 2009/2010 Spiny Dogfish Fishery, C. Vonderweidt
Other Business/Adjourn
ASMFC Winter Meeting
February 1- 4, 2010 Crowne Plaza Hotel Old Town (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/axecp/transportation)
901 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, Virginia
(703) 683-6000
Final Schedule
Please note the following changes to the agenda. On Wednesday, February 3, the Commission will meet at its Business Session from 2:15 - 4:00 PM. The first portion of this Business Meeting will be a closed session to allow the Commission to discuss issues related to pending litigation against the Commission. On Wednesday, February 3, the ISFMP Policy Board will meet from 4:15 - 6:15 PM.
The final agenda is subject to change. The agenda reflects the current estimate of time required for scheduled Board meetings. The Commission may adjust this agenda in accordance with the actual duration of Board meetings. Interested parties should anticipate Boards starting earlier or later than indicated herein.
Public Comment Guidelines
With the intent of developing policies in the Commission’s procedures for public participation that result in a fair opportunity for public input, the ISFMP Policy Board has approved the following guidelines for use at management board meetings:
For issues that are not on the agenda, management boards will continue to provide opportunity to the public to bring matters of concern to the board’s attention at the start of each board meeting. Board chairs will use a speaker sign-up list in deciding how to allocate the available time on the agenda (typically 10 minutes) to the number of people who want to speak.
For topics that are on the agenda, but have not gone out for public comment, board chairs will provide limited opportunity for comment, taking into account the time allotted on the agenda for the topic. Chairs will have flexibility in deciding how to allocate comment opportunities; this could include hearing one comment in favor and one in opposition until the chair is satisfied further comment will not provide additional insight to the board.
For agenda action items that have already gone out for public comment, it is the Policy Board’s intent to end the occasional practice of allowing extensive and lengthy public comments. Currently, board chairs have the discretion to decide what public comment to allow in these circumstances.
In addition, the following timeline has been established for the submission of written comment for issues for which the Commission has NOT established a specific public comment period (i.e., in response to proposed management action).
1. Comments received 3 weeks prior to the start of a meeting week (January 11) will be included on the briefing CD.
2. Comments received by 5:00 PM on the Tuesday immediately preceding the scheduled ASMFC Meeting (in this case, the Tuesday deadline will be January 26, 2010) will be distributed electronically to Commissioners/Board members prior to the meeting and a limited number of copies will be provided at the meeting.
3. Following the Tuesday, January 26, 2010 5:00 PM deadline, the commenter will be responsible for distributing the information to the management board prior to the board meeting or providing enough copies for the management board consideration at the meeting (a minimum of 50 copies).
The submitted comments must clearly indicate the commenter’s expectation from the ASMFC staff regarding distribution. As with other public comment, it will be accepted via mail, fax, and email.
Directions (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/axecp/transportation) Travel Authorization (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/ta10-005.pdf)ASMFC Travel Reimbursement Guidelines (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/ASMFCTravelReimbursementGuidelines.pdf)Official Roster (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/ASMFCOfficialRosterWinter2010.pdf)ASMFC Proxy Form (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/proxyForm.pdf)AP Nomination Form (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/APNominationForm.pdf) February 1, 2010Noon - 2:30 PMAmerican Lobster Management Board (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/AmericanLobsterManagementBoard.pdf) Supplemental Material (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/AmericanLobsterBoardSupplemental.pdf)
Welcome/Call to Order, M. Gibson
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 3, 2009
Public Comment
Election of Vice-Chair - Action
Draft Addendum XVI for Final Approval - Final Action
Review Options, T. Kerns
Public Comment Summary, T. Kerns
Technical Committee Report, C. Wilson
Consider Final Approval of Addendum XVI
Discussion of Management Measures Responding to the Selection of Reference Points
Technical Committee Report, C. Wilson
Update on Outer Cap Cod Regulations, B. Adler & S. Peake
Discussion of Cancer Crab and Lobster Fishery Interaction, T. Kerns
Discussion of Non-Trap Lobster Landings, T. Kerns
Consider Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance, T. Kerns - Action
Other Business/Adjourn
2:45 PM - 5:45 PM Atlantic Herring Section (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/AtlanticHerringSection.pdf) Supplemental Material (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/AtlanticHerringSectionSupplemental.pdf)
Welcome/Call to Order, D. Abbott
Section Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 2, 2009
Public Comment
Update of Timeline for Addendum II for Public Comment
Brief Review of Draft Addendum II, C. Vonderweidt
Timeline for NEFMC Amendment IV, L. Steele
Consider Draft Addendum III for Public Comment, C. Vonderweidt - Action
Set 2010-2012 Atlantic Herring Specifications Action
Science and Statistical Committee and NEFMC Recommendations, L. Steele
Set 2010 Quota Allocation, Measures to Prevent Overages, and Consider Allowing Quota Rollovers Between Periods - Action
Review 2009 Seasonal Landings, M. Cieri
Review Addendum I Quota Management Options, C. Vonderweidt
Advisory Panel Membership, C. Vonderweidt - Action
Review and Populate Advisory Panel Membership for Atlantic Herring
Other Business/Adjourn
February 2, 2010 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/SummerFlounderScupBlackSeaBassMgmntBoard.pdf) Supplemental Material (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/SummerFlounderScupBlackSeaBassBoardSupplemental.pd f)
Welcome/Call to Order, A.C. Carpenter
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 2, 2009
Public Comment
Consider Approval of State Summer Flounder Recreational Proposals - Action
Technical Committee Report, C. Batsavage & T. Kerns
Consider Approval of Scup Recreational Proposals - Action
Technical Committee Report, C. Batsavage, T. Kerns
Discussion of 2010 Black Sea Bass Quota, T. Kerns - Final Action
Review of Monitoring Committee/Science and Statistical Committee Meeting
Review of MAFMC’s Progress on Omnibus Amendment for Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures, T. Kerns - Action
Other Business/Adjourn
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/AtlanticStripedBassManagementBoard.pdf) Supplemental Material (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/StripedBassBdSupplemental.pdf)
Welcome/Call to Order, J. Travelstead
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 2, 2009
Public Comment
Election of Vice-Chair - Action
Technical Committee Task List, N. Meserve
Response to Tasks, W. Laney & M. Howard
Presentation on Mycobacteriosis, D. Gauthier, M. Smith & M. Matsche
Board Discussion
Update on Cooperative Winter Tagging Cruise, J. Travelstead
Discussion of Coastal Commercial Quotas, P. Augustine
Other Business/Adjourn
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Weakfish Management Board (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/WeakfishManagementBoard.pdf)
Welcome/Call to Order, R. Miller
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 3, 2009
Public Comment
Consider Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance, N. Meserve - Action
Consider Addendum IV Implementation Plans, N. Meserve - Action
Other Business/Adjourn
3:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Spiny Dogfish & Coastal Sharks Management Board (http://www.asmfc.org/meetings/winter2010/SpinyDogfish&CoastalSharkManagementBoard.pdf)
Welcome/Call to Order, L. Daniel
Board Consent
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Proceedings from November 5, 2009
Public Comment
2010 Coastal Sharks Specifications - Action
Technical Committee Recommendations, G. Skomal
Review State Implementation of Coastal Sharks Regulations, C. Vonderweidt
Update on Shark Conservation Act, B. Spear
2010/2011 Spiny Dogfish Specifications Action
Northeast Fisheries Science Center Spawning Stock Biomass Update, P. Rago
Technical Committee Recommendations, C. Vonderweidt
Update of 2009/2010 Spiny Dogfish Fishery, C. Vonderweidt
Other Business/Adjourn