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
June 6, 2022 on Recreational Fishing Limits
DMF will host a virtual public hearing on June 6, 2022 at 6PM to take comment on: (1) proposed draft regulations to amend 322 CMR 6.00 to set the 2022 recreational fishing limits for Southern New England (Georges Bank) cod and Gulf of Maine cod and haddock consistent with proposed federal rules; and (2) emergency regulations at 322 CMR 6.00 that implemented the 2022 recreational fishing limits for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. You may register for the public hearing here. DMF will also accept written public comment through 5PM on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 6PM. Submit written comments to Director Daniel McKiernan by e-mail (marine.fish@mass.gov) or post (251 Causeway Street, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02114). P
- Public Hearing Notice
- Public Hearing Registration
- Strikethrough Regulation
- MFAC Memorandum on Black Sea Bass, Scup, and Summer Flounder
- MFAC Memorandum on Gulf of Maine Cod and Haddock
- MFAC Memorandum on Georges Bank Cod
- DMF Advisory on Proposed Federal Closure for Recreational Scup
- DMF Advisory on Recreational Fishing Limits for Black Sea Bass, Scup, and Summer Flounder
- NOAA Fisheries Notice on Recreational Cod and Haddock Regulations Remaining Unchanged to Start 2022 Fishing Year