[Rimarinefisheries] ASMFC Area 2/3 Lobster Conservation Management Team Meeting

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At the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meeting in May, the American Lobster Board chose a 5% increase in egg production to help rebuild the lobster stock as part of Addendum XXV. This meeting of the joint LCMT 2/3 will be an opportunity for the industry to submit proposals on how the areas will achieve this increase.

The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday June 7th , 2017 at 5:00 pm, Room 300, RIDEM, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02908.

AGENDA

1.       Team discussions on seven issues selected by the Management Board

2.       Issue 1: Target increase in egg production of 5%
Issue 2: Option A, Independent use of management tools
Issue 3: Option C, Recreational Management
Issue 4: Option B, Sub-Option II, Closed Season, No lobster possession, most restrictive does not apply
Issue 5: Option A, Uniform Regulations (Status Quo)
Issue 6: Option A, Maintain LCMA 3 as a Single Area (Status Quo)
Issue 7: Option A, De Minimis States Must Implement Provisions of Addendum XXV (Status Quo)

For questions or to request more information please contact Scott Olszewski at RIDEM, Marine Fisheries at (401) 423-1934 or Scott.olszewski at dem.ri.gov<mailto:Scott.olszewski at dem.ri.gov>

Thank you

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