South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

March 2022 Council Meeting

Date/Time:
March 7, 2022 - March 11, 2022
Location:
Westin Hotel, 110 Ocean Way, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Schedule at a Glance

Except for advertised (scheduled) public hearings and public comment sessions, the times indicated on the agenda may be adjusted as necessary to accommodate the completion of agenda items. Interested parties should be aware that meetings may start earlier or later than indicated.

Monday, March 7

1 PM – 4 PM: Council Session I

4 PM – 5 PM: SEDAR Committee

Tuesday, March 8

8:30 AM – 10 AM: Dolphin Wahoo Committee

10 AM – 12 PM: Mackerel Committee

1:30 PM – 5 PM: Snapper Grouper Committee

Wednesday, March 9

8:30 AM – 3:45 PM: Snapper Grouper Committee

4 PM: HYBRID PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION

Thursday, March 10

8:30 AM – 12 PM: Snapper Grouper Committee

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Executive Committee

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Council Session II

Friday, March 11

8:30 AM – Noon: Council Session III

Public Comment was accepted regarding any of the items on the Council agenda, including the following:

Approval for Scoping:

  • Dolphin size limit and recreational retention limits amendment

Approval for Public Hearings:

  • Greater Amberjack (Snapper Grouper Amendment 49)

Final Approval:

  • Atlantic King Mackerel (Coastal Migratory Pelagics Amendment 34)
  • Red Porgy (Snapper Grouper Amendment 50)