### Question
Can you define what Council means?


### Answer
**Council** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 5609*:

> the New England Fishery Management Council or the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 5609*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES CONVENTION**

