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This addendum allows quota to be transferred between all regions and states to enable full utilization of the coastwide commercial quota and avoid quota overages. Additionally, this addendum extends the timeframe for when quota transfers can occur up to 45 days after the end of the fishing year to allow for late reporting of landings…
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The Spiny Dogfish Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Wentworth Ballroom of the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel, New Castle, New Hampshire; Tuesday, October 29, 2019, and was called to order at 8:00 o’clock a.m. by Chairman Chris Batsavage.
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Consider Addendum VI for Final Approval Final Action; Review Options and Public Comment Summary (K. Rootes-Murdy); Consider Final Approval of Addendum VI; Review and Revise (If Needed) 2020/2021 Specifications (K. Rootes-Murdy) Possible Action; Consider Approval of 2019 Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance (K. Rootes-Murdy) Action
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Arlington, VA – The Commission’s Spiny Dogfish Management Board approved Draft Addendum VI to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Spiny Dogfish for public comment. New Hampshire and Rhode Island have scheduled hearings to gather public input on the Draft Addendum. The details of those hearings, as well as a public hearing webinar are…
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Commercial Management: Quota Transfers between Regions
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The Spiny Dogfish Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Jefferson Ballroom of the Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia; Wednesday, August 7, 2019, and was called to order at 10:40 o’clock a.m. by Chairman Robert O’Reilly.
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Consider Draft Addendum VI for Public Comment (K. Rootes-Murdy) Action
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New York, NY – The Commission’s Spiny Dogfish Management Board approved the following coastwide commercial quotas for the 2019-2021 fishing seasons (May 1-April 30): 20,522,832 pounds for 2019/2020; 23,194,835 pounds for 202/2021, and 27,421,096 pounds for 2021/2022 (state-specific allocations are provided in table below). The quotas are consistent with the measures recommended to NOAA Fisheries…
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The Spiny Dogfish Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission convened in the Terrace Ballroom of the Roosevelt Hotel, New York, New York; Tuesday, October 23, 2018, and was called to order at 1:30 o’clock p.m. by Chairman Rob O’Reilly.
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