NYS Seal

ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING


SUBJECT:

Recreational Saltwater Fishing

PURPOSE:

To solicit input from federal and state officials on actions necessary to comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act

Farmingdale, New York
Thursday
April 17, 2008
10 a.m.
Farmingdale State College
Little Theater - Roosevelt Hall


In 2006, Congress passed legislation re-authorizing the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The legislation contained a provision requiring the creation of a regionally-based registry program for recreational saltwater fishermen, including the registration of individuals (identification and contact information) and fishing vessels, including but not limited to, charter fishing vessels. This hearing will focus on what, if any, actions are necessary to fulfill the new federal requirements.

Oral testimony will be accepted by invitation only. Ten copies of any prepared testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk. The Committee would appreciate advance receipt of prepared statements.

In order to meet the needs of those who may have a disability, the Assembly, in accordance with its policy of non-discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has made its facilities and services available to all individuals with disabilities. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations will be provided, upon reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to Assembly facilities and activities.


Robert K. Sweeney
Member of Assembly
Chairman
Committee on Environmental Conservation


PUBLIC HEARING REPLY FORM

Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing on Recreational Saltwater Fishing are requested to complete this reply form as soon as possible and mail it to:

Kali Michael
Committee Assistant
Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation
Room 520 - Capitol
Albany, New York 12248
E-mail: michaelk@assembly.state.ny.us
Phone: (518) 455-4363
Fax: (518) 455-5182


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