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![]() See below for those interested in attending the NJ meeting on September 9/16. This is an in person meeting only, not a webinar.
Also see below to submit public comments which are due by end of day on 10/3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 27, 2025 PRESS CONTACT, TINA BERGER, 703.842.0749 States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III Arlington, VA – The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass, which considers management measures to support rebuilding the stock by 2029. The Draft Addendum also addresses commercial tagging programs, a coastwide definition of total length for size limit regulations, and changes to the Maryland recreational season baseline. Some hearings will be conducted in-person, and some hearings will be conducted via webinar, or in a hybrid format. If you are unable to participate in your state’s scheduled hearing, you are welcome to participate in any of the virtual or hybrid hearings. The public hearing details follow: Tuesday, September 16 In-Person Hearing 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection Hearing Location: Stafford Township Fire Co. 133 Stafford Ave, Manahawkin, NJ Joe Cimino 609.439.1681 Submitting Comments The public is encouraged to submit comments at any time during the public comment period but no later than 11:59 PM (EST) on October 3, 2025. The Draft Addendum is available at https://asmfc.org/resources/manageme...ublic-comment/ or via the Commission’s website at Atlantic Striped Bass Action Tracker. There are four ways to submit comments: Written comments via Atlantic Striped Bass Action Tracker or comments@asmfc.org The public comment form, which was developed to facilitate the gathering of input on the Draft Addendum’s specific options Mailed written comments addressed to Emilie Franke, FMP Coordinator, at 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, Virginia 22201 Verbal comments provided at any of the scheduled public hearings More info on this from NJDEP NJ's Public Hearing September 16 The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has issued a Press Release announcing public hearings on Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass. The Draft Addendum considers changes to recreational and commercial management measures to support rebuilding the stock by 2029, as well as commercial tagging programs, a coastwide definition of total length for size limit regulations, and changes to the Maryland recreational season baseline. New Jersey’s public hearing will be held in-person: sbbp1 In addition, ASMFC will hold a General Public Hearing Webinar for those that cannot attend their state’s hearing: sbbp2 If you are unable to attend New Jersey’s Public Hearing or the General Public Hearing Webinar, you are welcome to participate in any of the scheduled virtual or hybrid hearings. Hearing Presentation Recording For those who cannot attend any in-person or virtual hearings, ASMFC will also post a recording of the hearing presentation on ASMFC’s YouTube page so that stakeholders may watch the presentation and submit comment at any time during the comment process. This recording will be available by early September. Submitting Comments The public comment deadline is October 3, 2025. Public comment can be submitted via: Written comments via Atlantic Striped Bass Action Tracker or comments@asmfc.org Public comment form, which was developed to facilitate the gathering of input on the Draft Addendum’s specific options Mailed written comments addressed to Emilie Franke, FMP Coordinator, at 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, Virginia 22201 Verbal comments provided at any of the scheduled public hearings Please contact Brendan Harrison with any questions about these public hearings.
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Gerry Zagorski <>< Founder/Owner of NJFishing.com since 1997 Proud Supporter of Heroes on the Water NJFishing@aol.com Obsession 28 Carolina Classic Sandy Hook Area Last edited by Gerry Zagorski; 09-04-2025 at 06:44 PM.. |
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