chris med
No REDTIDE IN PANAMA
Registered: 10/23/05
Posts: 23144
Loc: East Lyme
I haven't recieved an Email and someone told me there was one coming up,..I hate to think I've been banned from the meetings for showing up with Actual facts........JK , Hey Skip any chance you can shoot me a link for this????? I can't find it on DEP Website..Thanks and Happy New Year!
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE,..DESTROYING FISHERMAN AND THEIR FAMILIES SINCE 1978......... www.ocearch.org
TEAM SERIOUSFISHING TEAM RUMSWIZLER TEAM RED NECK CAMPER TOURS TEAM "NO GUN ZONE" TEAM PANAMA TEAM GEPSIKCEHEHTEREHW TEAM Swizzle
www.joinrfa.com Contact Capt Mike Marro Bluefin Charters, Clinton Ct. 203-245-7742 www.bluefincharters.com As if the colassal middle finger hasn't been jammed up our asses far enough, the NMFS and ASMFC carry on with their daily masterpieces of saving species in peril..........We as recreational anglers serve thanks for all the fine "work" you do........ Fishin Factory III Middletown Ct 860-344-9139 www.fishinfactory3.com www.jigheadlures.com www.castlebaits.com
mikek06511
Member
Registered: 06/25/02
Posts: 9716
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection DEP Marine Fisheries News
ASMFC Hearing on American Lobster Interstate Fishery Management Plan Amendments December 23, 2009
The DEP Marine Fisheries Division is hosting a Public Hearing of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to take public comment on draft Addendum XVI to the Lobster Fishery Management Plan.
Draft Addendum XVI to the Lobster FMP proposes options for new management reference points for each of the three lobster stocks, including Long Island Sound waters as part of the southern New England stock area. The decision on new interim definitions of overfishing and stock abundance thresholds is significant as these reference points will guide management of the lobster resource for the next several years.
As you are aware, the lobster resource in southern New England remains depressed, particularly in major portions of Long Island Sound. The updated stock assessment and peer review completed in March 2009 found the southern New England stock has not improved, and is in need of stock rebuilding and further reductions in exploitation.
Copies of the Public Hearing Documents for these proposed management actions are available at http://www.asmfc.org by selecting “Breaking News” and then selecting the document of interest, or by contacting DEP Marine Fisheries as provided below.
The Hearing will be held at:
7:00 PM, Monday, January 11, 2010 DEP Marine Headquarters 333 Ferry Road Old Lyme, CT 06371
I-95, Exit 70, Route 156 south to Ferry Road in the Education Center located at the rear of the property
For further information, contact the DEP Marine Fisheries Division by email at dep.marine.fisheries@ct.gov, by mail at P.O. Box 719, Old Lyme, CT 06371 or by telephone at 860.434.6043 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
In conformance with the ADA, individuals with disabilities who need this information in an alternative format to allow them to benefit and/or participate in the agency’s programs and services, should call 860.424.3051 or 860.418.5937 or e-mail Marcia Z. Bonitto, ADA Coordinator, at: Marcia.Bonitto@ct.gov. Requests for accommodations must be made at least two weeks prior to the program date.
Do not reply to this email; only the list moderator can post messages. To stop receiving these notices, send an email to: iMailSrv@list.state.ct.us with the text unsubscribe DEP-marine-fisheries in the body of the email, and leave the subject line blank.
This list is proudly sponsored by The Department of Information Technology - Internet Services.
mikek06511
Member
Registered: 06/25/02
Posts: 9716
Maybe should have put this one first but you get the idea.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, DECEMBER 18, 2009 PRESS CONTACT, TINA BERGER, 202/289-6400
ASMFC American Lobster Board Releases Draft Addendum XVI for Public Comment and Review
Washington, DC – The Commission’s American Lobster Board Management Board has approved Draft Addendum XVI to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster for public comment. The Draft Addendum proposes options for new reference points for each of the three lobster stocks. It also proposes changes in the procedures for adopting and implementing new reference points. The Draft Addendum can be obtained via the Commission’s website at http://www.asmfc.org under Breaking News. It is anticipated that Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut will be conducting public meetings on the Draft Addendum; information on those meetings will be released once they become finalized.
The reference points first established in Addendum VIII require revision. The reference point estimates are based on the 2006 assessment covering 1982-2003. They are not compatible with the 2009 assessment which covers data from 1982-2007. The Lobster Technical Committee and the Review Panel for the 2009 American lobster stock assessment recommended developing new reference points for future management.
Currently, to incorporate new stock status determination criteria (overfishing/depleted status) that may result from updated, peer-reviewed science, the Board must enact an addendum adjustment or amendment to the American Lobster FMP. The stock status determination criteria are defined under Section 2.3.1 of Addendum VIII to the FMP. Though these criteria may be modified or replaced through an addendum or amendment, the timing of updated survey information, subsequent analysis and peer-review, and the addendum or amendment process means that the availability of the best available scientific information may be significantly delayed from entering the management process and responding to poor stock health.
Fishermen and other interested groups are encouraged to provide input on Draft Addendum XVI, by either attending public hearings or providing written comments. The Draft Addendum can be obtained by contacting the Commission at (202) 289-6400 or via the Commission's website at http://www.asmfc.org under Breaking News. Public comment will be accepted until 5:00 PM (EST) on January 20, 2010 and should be forwarded to Toni Kerns, Senior Fishery Management Plan Coordinator for Management, 1444 ‘Eye’ Street, NW, Sixth Floor, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 289-6051 (FAX) or at tkerns@asmfc.org (Subject line: Draft Addendum XVI). For more information, please contact Toni Kerns at (202) 289-6400.
###
PR09-52
************************* Tina Berger Public Affairs Specialist Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 1444 I Street. NW, Sixth Floor Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202)289-6400 FAX: (202)289-6051 Email: tberger@asmfc.org http://www.asmfc.org
ASMFC Vision: Healthy, self-sustaining populations for all Atlantic coast fish species or successful restoration well in progress by the year 2015. ReplyReply AllMove...InboxCt Sportsman Allianc...EbayInsuranceJob searchKeys TravelerKimProbateSaved mail
TEAM SERIOUSFISHING TEAM RUMSWIZLER TEAM RED NECK CAMPER TOURS TEAM "NO GUN ZONE" TEAM PANAMA TEAM GEPSIKCEHEHTEREHW TEAM Swizzle
www.joinrfa.com Contact Capt Mike Marro Bluefin Charters, Clinton Ct. 203-245-7742 www.bluefincharters.com As if the colassal middle finger hasn't been jammed up our asses far enough, the NMFS and ASMFC carry on with their daily masterpieces of saving species in peril..........We as recreational anglers serve thanks for all the fine "work" you do........ Fishin Factory III Middletown Ct 860-344-9139 www.fishinfactory3.com www.jigheadlures.com www.castlebaits.com
....
..JK , Hey Skip any chance you can shoot me a link for this????? I can't find it on DEP Website..Thanks and Happy New Year!
you do........ 
Previous Topic
Index