Staff, along with assistance from the Plan Review Team, the Technical Committee, and the Stock Assessment Committee has completed development of a draft addendum. After review of this draft document, the Management Board approved the draft addendum for public comment. Public hearings will be held upon state request. In addition, the Management Board directed staff to initiate the development of Amendment 4 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Weakfish. Move to accept the PRT report.
Motion passes with one in opposition.
Motion to approve the 2000 FMP Review. Move approval of the Draft Public Hearing Document dated September 18, 2000. Motion passes with one objection.