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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold eleven supplemental scoping hearings to gather public input for the Bluefish Allocation
and Rebuilding Amendment. The Council is developing this action in cooperation with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission in order to (1) update the goals and objectives of the Bluefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP); (2) perform a comprehensive review
of the bluefish sector allocations, commercial allocations to the states, and transfer processes; and (3) initiate a bluefish rebuilding plan. Scoping hearings will be held between
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">February 13 and March 4, 2020</span></strong>.
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323">Written comments will be accepted through
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">March 17, 2020</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">An initial round of scoping was conducted in the summer of 2018 to gauge public interest in the development of an amendment. Since then, recalibrated Marine Recreational Information Program
(MRIP) estimates became available and were incorporated into the 2019 bluefish operational assessment. The assessment concluded that the stock was overfished but not experiencing overfishing. The Council and Commission subsequently recommended including the
rebuilding plan into this ongoing amendment. Because the additional issue modifies the scope of the amendment, the Council is holding additional hearings to provide the public ample opportunities to comment on the expanded scope of the amendment.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323">Public comments during scoping will help the Council address issues of public concern in a thorough and appropriate manner. Some management questions for consideration in this amendment
include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Are the existing goals and objectives appropriate for managing the bluefish fishery?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#232323;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Is the existing allocation between the commercial and recreational sectors based on the annual catch limit appropriate for managing the bluefish fishery?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#232323;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Are the existing commercial state allocations appropriate for managing the bluefish fishery?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#232323;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Are the existing transfer processes appropriate for managing the bluefish fishery?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#232323;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">What is the appropriate approach to take for rebuilding?<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E7621">Learn More<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323">The <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.icptrack.com_icp_relay.php-3Fr-3D12696627-26msgid-3D505612-26act-3D3ZDK-26c-3D1229622-26destination-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.mafmc.org-252Fs-252FBluefish-2DScoping-2DDocument-5FRebuilding-5FFinal.pdf&d=DwMGaQ&c=tSLbvWYfvulPN3G_n48TUw&r=jC3gLOneNJICXxqyZZ5ZV-HbeiCxBp-wEhL1KUVfwhQ&m=xJ0CPfcXBlYnGMKmZ4TqpxV2V61k4ahFd4bAMd_V-tY&s=qQIDQE723o9NjidH-A19YKfzk_7y6ELz9OG5vTcPkZg&e=" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#247BC2">Supplemental Scoping and Public Information Document</span> [click.icptrack.com]</a> contains background information on bluefish management and on issues that may be addressed in the amendment. This document, along with additional
information and updates on development of this amendment, is available on the Council’s website at
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.icptrack.com_icp_relay.php-3Fr-3D12696627-26msgid-3D505612-26act-3D3ZDK-26c-3D1229622-26destination-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.mafmc.org-252Factions-252Fbluefish-2Dallocation-2Damendment&d=DwMGaQ&c=tSLbvWYfvulPN3G_n48TUw&r=jC3gLOneNJICXxqyZZ5ZV-HbeiCxBp-wEhL1KUVfwhQ&m=xJ0CPfcXBlYnGMKmZ4TqpxV2V61k4ahFd4bAMd_V-tY&s=eBKyO4jI_8uHoNNkgJdxCv3UnwL5t3LKv86yKbYFiw4&e=" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#247BC2">http://www.mafmc.org/actions/bluefish-allocation-amendment</span> [click.icptrack.com]</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E7621">Contact<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323">Please direct any questions about the amendment to Matt Seeley, (302) 526-5262,
<a href="mailto:mseeley@mafmc.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#247BC2">mseeley@mafmc.org</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E7621">Hearing Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">February 13, 2020, 7:30-9:00 PM</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> –
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Admiral's Hall, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">February 18, 2020, 6:00-8:00 PM</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> –
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Ocean County Administration Building – Room 119, 101 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey 08753</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">February 19, 2020, 7:00-8:00 PM</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> –
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Control Auditorium Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">February 25, 2020, 4:45-6:00 PM
</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">– </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Berlin Library, 13 Harrison Ave. Berlin, MD 21811</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">February 26, 2020, 7:30-9:00 PM</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
– </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">University of Rhode Island Bay Campus, Corless Auditorium, South Ferry Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">February 26, 2020, 8:00-9:00 PM</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> –
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection Marine Headquarters Boating Education Center (Rear Building), 333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">February 27, 2020, 6:00-7:30 PM
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">NC Division of Marine Fisheries Central District Office, 5285 Highway 70 West, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">February 27, 2020, 7:30-9:00 PM</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> –
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Room 120 Endeavour Hall, Stony Brook, NY 11794</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">March 2, 2020, 6:00-8:00 PM
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Merritt Island Service Center Complex, 2575 N. Courtenay Pkwy #205, Merritt Island, FL 32953</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">March 2, 2020, 6:00-7:00 PM
</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">– Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road Bldg 96 Fort Monroe, VA 23651<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#232323;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6">
<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">March 4, 2020, 6:00-7:30 PM
</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">– Internet webinar:
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.icptrack.com_icp_relay.php-3Fr-3D12696627-26msgid-3D505612-26act-3D3ZDK-26c-3D1229622-26destination-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fmafmc.adobeconnect.com-252Fbf-5Fallocation-5Frebuilding-5Fscoping-252F&d=DwMGaQ&c=tSLbvWYfvulPN3G_n48TUw&r=jC3gLOneNJICXxqyZZ5ZV-HbeiCxBp-wEhL1KUVfwhQ&m=xJ0CPfcXBlYnGMKmZ4TqpxV2V61k4ahFd4bAMd_V-tY&s=CgP87li-L7AKxgAgJvY5s-oub-kxvrcbnKatRemFeno&e=" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#247BC2">http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/bf_allocation_rebuilding_scoping/</span> [click.icptrack.com]</a>, For audio-only access, dial 800-830-0736 and enter room number 5068609.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<em><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323">Please note that some hearings will be held immediately before or after scoping hearings for an ongoing Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation
Amendment. A schedule for those hearings is available </span></em><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.icptrack.com_icp_relay.php-3Fr-3D12696627-26msgid-3D505612-26act-3D3ZDK-26c-3D1229622-26destination-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.mafmc.org-252Fnewsfeed-252F2020-252Fmafmc-2Dasmfc-2Dsfsbsb-2Dallocation-2Dscoping-2Dhearings&d=DwMGaQ&c=tSLbvWYfvulPN3G_n48TUw&r=jC3gLOneNJICXxqyZZ5ZV-HbeiCxBp-wEhL1KUVfwhQ&m=xJ0CPfcXBlYnGMKmZ4TqpxV2V61k4ahFd4bAMd_V-tY&s=Gl59Cofb2tFxU9ef-2H14zTnIlWJj3oVhGHYyNrZ0rk&e=" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#247BC2">here</span></em>
[click.icptrack.com]</a><em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">. </span></em><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E7621">Written Comments<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323">In addition to providing comments at any of the scheduled public hearings, you may submit written comments by 11:59 pm EDT on
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, March 17, 2020</span></strong>. Written comments may be sent by any of the following methods: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323">1. <strong>
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ONLINE</span></strong>: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.icptrack.com_icp_relay.php-3Fr-3D12696627-26msgid-3D505612-26act-3D3ZDK-26c-3D1229622-26destination-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.mafmc.org-252Fcomments-252Fbluefish-2Dallocation-2Drebuilding-2Damendment&d=DwMGaQ&c=tSLbvWYfvulPN3G_n48TUw&r=jC3gLOneNJICXxqyZZ5ZV-HbeiCxBp-wEhL1KUVfwhQ&m=xJ0CPfcXBlYnGMKmZ4TqpxV2V61k4ahFd4bAMd_V-tY&s=1gJsFUBVb9lNcxKAz3ziYJz-_rW8yvz_De5WZZSw_DY&e=" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#247BC2">http://www.mafmc.org/comments/bluefish-allocation-rebuilding-amendment</span> [click.icptrack.com]</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323">2. <strong>
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">EMAIL</span></strong>: <a href="mailto:mseeley@mafmc.org" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#247BC2">mseeley@mafmc.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323">3. <strong>
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MAIL or FAX:</span></strong> Dr. Christopher Moore, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Fishery Management Council<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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North State Street, Suite 201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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DE 19901<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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302.674.5399<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#232323">Please include “Bluefish Scoping Comments” in the subject line if using email or fax, or on the outside of the envelope if submitting written comments. All comments, regardless of submission
method, will be compiled into a single document for review and consideration by both the Council and Commission.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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