Opportunities for Public Comment

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Just wanted to let people know that there are 2 very important issues right now that have public comment deadlines approaching
1) The ASMFC is asking for comments concerning their Setting Recreational Measures addendum. The way they manage recreational fisheries now has a sunset provision of 12/25. If no action is taken, ASMFC will revert back to the way they managed prior to 2022. Attatched is a youtube link that ASMFC produced to describe the options. Adam Nowalsky is very deeply involved in this and is a proponent of option C. Deadline for public comment is 2/15/25
https://youtu.be/37qmtbxlw74
https://asmfc.org/files/PublicInput/...nt_Dec2024.pdf

2)NJDEP is putting forward a proposal that would grant them more power concerning public access to our shore. This would give DEP the authority to restrict/prohibit access to areas considered as critical habitat not only to endangered species, but also to threatened or possibly threatened species. Several of the areas included not just shoreline access, but up to 300yds into the water. The Non Game and Endangered Species Council worked wit DEP on this, but refused to include the Marine Fisheries Council in a stakeholder meeting
Below find the document and the instructions on how to comment
Deadline 2/13/25
https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/wildlife/reg...otection-rule/