# Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting
**AGENCY:**
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
**ACTION:**
Notice of public meeting.
**SUMMARY:**
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a Webinar-based meeting of its River *Herring* and *Shad* (RH/S) Committee.
**DATES:**
The meeting will be held Monday, August 15, 2016, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
**ADDRESSES:**
The meeting will be held via Webinar ( *http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/rh-s-com-aug15-2016/* ) with a telephone audio connection (provided when connecting).
*Council address:* Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 N. State St., Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901; telephone: (302) 674-2331.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D. Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; telephone: (302) 526-5255. The Council's Web site, *www.mafmc.org,* also has details on the proposed agenda, Webinar access, and briefing materials.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
**Agenda**
In October 2016, the Council will consider whether to develop an Amendment that could add several species of river *Herrings* and *Shads* as Council-managed species. This RH/S Committee meeting will review a white paper and draft decision document related to the need for Council management of blueback *Herring, Lewife,* American *Shad,* and hickory *Shad.* Public comments will also be taken.
**Special Accommodations**
These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aid should be directed to M. Jan Saunders, (302) 526-5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date.
**Authority:**
16 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.*
Dated: July 28, 2016.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.