Since I issued the update on Addendum XXVII, I’ve learned that there is still some confusion around the timing of changes, so here is a simplified explanation for LMA1 harvesters.

NOTE: Every October the ASMFC Lobster Management Board (Board) will review trawl and ventless trap survey results to see if the 35% decline in the recruit abundance has occurred.  We are currently at a 23% decline in abundance, and at this point we can’t predict when the 35% decline will be reached. 

The Sea Urchin Zone Council has scheduled a follow-up meeting to it's in-person meeting that was held last week in Brewer. This meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, May 11, 2023 @ 3pm. 

General Guidance: 
Proposals are grouped by application type and organized in a sortable table. The tables are updated on a regular basis as new applications are deemed complete and move through the leasing process.  
Selecting linked content within a row will open the respective documents or notices. If there is no document or other materials associated with the processing milestone, then no link is included. 

DMR will host a series of meetings for commercial fishermen on electronic reporting. The meetings will feature one-on-one training to set up and demonstrate electronic reporting. Harvesters should bring their own laptop/smartphone/tablet as well as passwords needed to access emails, iCloud, or app downloads.

Come anytime for assistance during the scheduled session listed in this notice or the additional meetings listed below.

Contact Marissa DeCosta (207) 592-2746 with outreach meeting questions.

DMR will host a series of meetings for commercial fishermen on electronic reporting. The meetings will feature one-on-one training to set up and demonstrate electronic reporting. Harvesters should bring their own laptop/smartphone/tablet as well as passwords needed to access emails, iCloud, or app downloads.

Come anytime for assistance during the scheduled session listed in this notice or the additional meetings listed below.

Contact Marissa DeCosta (207) 592-2746 with outreach meeting questions.

DMR will host a series of meetings for commercial fishermen on electronic reporting. The meetings will feature one-on-one training to set up and demonstrate electronic reporting. Harvesters should bring their own laptop/smartphone/tablet as well as passwords needed to access emails, iCloud, or app downloads.

Come anytime for assistance during the scheduled session listed in this notice or the additional meetings listed below.

Contact Marissa DeCosta (207) 592-2746 with outreach meeting questions.

DMR will host a series of meetings for commercial fishermen on electronic reporting. The meetings will feature one-on-one training to set up and demonstrate electronic reporting. Harvesters should bring their own laptop/smartphone/tablet as well as passwords needed to access emails, iCloud, or app downloads.

Come anytime for assistance during the scheduled session listed in this notice or the additional meetings listed below.

Contact Marissa DeCosta (207) 592-2746 with outreach meeting questions.

DMR will host a series of meetings for commercial fishermen on electronic reporting. The meetings will feature one-on-one training to set up and demonstrate electronic reporting. Harvesters should bring their own laptop/smartphone/tablet as well as passwords needed to access emails, iCloud, or app downloads.

Come anytime for assistance during the scheduled session listed in this notice or the additional meetings listed below.

Contact Marissa DeCosta (207) 592-2746 with outreach meeting questions.

DMR will host a series of meetings for commercial fishermen on electronic reporting. The meetings will feature one-on-one training to set up and demonstrate electronic reporting. Harvesters should bring their own laptop/smartphone/tablet as well as passwords needed to access emails, iCloud, or app downloads.

Come anytime for assistance during the scheduled session listed in this notice or the additional meetings listed below.

Contact Marissa DeCosta at (207) 592-2746 with outreach meeting questions.

The Maine Department of Marine Resources will be holding a webinar meeting on Thursday, May 11 at 5:00PM to discuss recent actions by the Striped Bass Management Board at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. This will include a discussion of the emergency action passed by the Striped Bass Board to implement a 31" maximum size limit in the recreational fishery for 2023.