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Council Takes Action on Scallops, Herring, and Habitat; Elects Officers

Council Addresses Executive Order and NOAA Directives through 2027 Work Priorities

NEFMC seeks Scientific and Statistical Committee Nominees to serve 2027-2029

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

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December 2026

Hotel Viking, Newport, RI

Dec. 8 — Dec. 10, 2026

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September 2026 Council Meeting

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September 2026 through June 2027

Upcoming Events

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Oct. 6-8, 2026 MAFMC Council Meeting

Oct. 7, 2026 SSC Meeting

Oct. 8, 2026 Groundfish Plan Development Team Webinar

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  • Sep. 28, 2026 Groundfish Plan Development Team Webinar 9:00 am

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  • Oct. 6-8, 2026 MAFMC Council Meeting
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  • Oct.14-15, 2026 Transboundary Management Guidance Committee Meeting 8:30 am

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  • Oct.14-15, 2026 Transboundary Management Guidance Committee Meeting 8:30 am
  • Oct. 15, 2026 Whiting Plan Develop Team Webinar 9:00 am

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  • Oct. 16, 2026 U.S. / Canada Steering Committee Meeting 8:30 am

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  • Oct. 19, 2026 Groundfish Joint Committee and Advisory Panel Webinar 9:00 am

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  • October 20-21, 2026 October 2026 CCC Meeting

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  • Oct. 27-28, 2026 SSC Meeting 9:00 am
  • Oct. 27, 2026 Scallop Joint Committee and Advisory Panel Meeting 9:00 am

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