The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is accepting public comments on Atlantic Menhaden Draft Addendum II. Members of the public can comment by:

• Attending Maryland’s in-person public hearing
• Participating in the general public webinar
• Submitting a comment directly to ASMFC
  • Submit a public comment

Atlantic Menhaden Draft Addendum II Hearings The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. The Draft Addendum considers options to reduce the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap (Bay Cap) by up to 50% and distribute the cap more evenly throughout the fishing season. The options aim to alleviate a concentration of effort that may be affecting other fisheries within the Bay and other potential ecological impacts.

If you are unable to participate in Maryland’s scheduled hearing, you are welcome to participate in any of the virtual or hybrid hearings.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Potomac River Fisheries Commission – In-Person Hearing

• Tuesday, September 15: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Annapolis High School Auditorium
  • 2700 Riva Road, Annapolis 

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New York State Department. of Environmental Conservation and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection – Hybrid Hearing

• Wednesday, September 16: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Webinar registration ‬

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Maine Department of Natural Resources, New Hampshire Fish and Game, Massachusetts Division of Marine Resources, and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management – Hybrid Hearing

• Tuesday, September 29: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Webinar registration 

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General Public – Virtual Hearing

• Thursday, October 1: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Webinar registration 

View the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission press release to see all hearings scheduled, read background information, webinar instructions, and submit comments.