NJ’s Public Hearing – September 16

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has issued a Press Release  announcing public hearings on Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass.

The Draft Addendum  considers changes to recreational and commercial management measures to support rebuilding the stock by 2029, as well as commercial tagging programs, a coastwide definition of total length for size limit regulations, and changes to the Maryland recreational season baseline.

New Jersey’s public hearing will be held in-person:

In addition, ASMFC will hold a General Public Hearing Webinar for those that cannot attend their state’s hearing:

If you are unable to attend New Jersey’s Public Hearing or the General Public Hearing Webinar, you are welcome to participate in any of the scheduled virtual or hybrid hearings .

Hearing Presentation Recording

For those who cannot attend any in-person or virtual hearings, ASMFC will also post a recording of the hearing presentation on ASMFC’s YouTube page so that stakeholders may watch the presentation and submit comment at any time during the comment process. This recording will be available by early September.

Submitting Comments

The public comment deadline is October 3, 2025. Public comment can be submitted via:

1. Written comments via Atlantic Striped Bass Action Tracker or comments@asmfc.org
2. Public comment form , which was developed to facilitate the gathering of input on the Draft Addendum’s specific options
3. Mailed written comments addressed to Emilie Franke, FMP Coordinator, at 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, Virginia 22201
4. Verbal comments provided at any of the scheduled public hearings

Please contact Brendan Harrison at Brendan.Harrison@deptest.nj.gov with any questions about these public hearings.