Went to the hearing last night in Warwick - interesting to see the mix of people and hear from some of the commercial guys (who did have some valid points). This was my first hearing and I quickly realized that there are a lot of issues that need to be addressed and commented on by the public.
Although this has been reiterated 1000 times comments can also be submitted by email and by snail mail:
You can also submit comments
by email to
comments@nefmc.org (Attention/Subject Line: Herring Amendment 5 Comments)
by mail to:
Mr. Paul Howard
New England Fishery Management Council
50 Water Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
Public comments on Draft Amendment 5 will be accepted by the Council through 5:00PM on April 9, 2012.