All persons interested in submitting comments on the proposed regulations may do so in writing by the date indicated in the notice. Refer to the full notice for the mailing address for submitting comments. All comments received by the date indicated in the notice will be reviewed and considered.
Upcoming Public Hearings and Comment Periods
November 1 and November 3, 2022
DMF will host two virtual public hearings on proposed regulations affecting commercial and recreational fisheries management. The first hearing is scheduled for November 1, 2022 at 6PM and will address mackerel fishing and permitting; a recreational tautog slot limit and trophy fish allowance; a prohibition on shortfin mako retention; and groundfish maximum retention. The second hearing is scheduled for November 3, 2022 at 6PM and will address electronic tracking form commercial lobster and Jonah crab trap fisheries; protected species regulatory amendments; mobile gear fishing seasons in Area 1A; and the whelk gauge size increase schedule. For more details, please view the information linked below.
You may register for the November 3, 2022 public hearing here. The November 1, 2022 public hearing was recorded and uploaded to DMF's YouTube Channel. DMF will accept written public comment on all proposals through 5PM on Friday, November 11, 2022.Submit written comments to Director Daniel McKiernan by e-mail (marine.fish@mass.gov) or post (251 Causeway Street, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02114); emailing comments is preferred.
November 1 Public Hearing
November 3 Public Hearing
Additional Documents Describing Public Hearing Proposals
- Proposed Draft Strikethrough Regulations
- MFAC Memo on Atlantic Mackerel Proposal
- MFAC Memo on Recreational Tautog Slot Limit and Trophy Fish Proposal
- MFAC Memo on Shortfin Mako Proposal
- Proposed Draft Strikethrough Regulations
- MFAC Memo on Electronic Tracking Requirements for Lobster and Jonah Crab Trap Fisheries
- MFAC Memo on Protected Species Regulatory Amendments
- MFAC Memo on Area 1A Mobile Gear Fishing Season
- MFAC Memo on Whelk Gauge Size Schedule