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Northeast Region Coordinating Council Seeks Peer Reviewers for Future Management Track Stock Assessments

June 2026 Council Meeting Summary

Council Focuses on Timely Implementation of Fishery Specifications; Recommends Changes to Habitat Research Area

Next Council Meeting

September 2026

Hotel 1620, Plymouth, MA

Sep. 15 — Sep. 17, 2026

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June 2026 Council Meeting

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September 2026 through June 2027

Upcoming Events

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Sep. 1, 2026 Executive Committee Webinar

Sep. 2, 2026 Herring Joint Committee and Advisory Panel Meeting

Sep. 3, 2026 Whiting Plan Development Team Webinar

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  • Sep. 1, 2026 Executive Committee Webinar 10:00 am

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  • Sep. 2, 2026 Herring Joint Committee and Advisory Panel Meeting 9:30 am

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  • Sep. 9, 2026 Scallop Joint Advisory Panel Panel and Plan Development Team Meeting 9:00 am

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  • Sep. 10, 2026 Groundfish Plan Development Team Webinar
  • Sep. 10, 2026 Scallop Committee Meeting 9:00 am

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