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In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to TGS, allowing for the incidental taking of small numbers of marine mammals during geophysical survey activities in the Gulf of America. The survey will use specific techniques and equipment, like the Gemini sound source, which have been evaluated for their impact on marine life. The activities will occur between March and December 2025 but are not expected to impact Rice's whale habitat. NMFS has determined that the incidental takes allowed will not exceed "small numbers" as defined by the regulations, ensuring minimal impact on marine mammal populations.

The document is a Presidential Proclamation by Donald J. Trump, declaring February 9, 2025, as Gulf of America Day. This follows an Executive Order changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America to honor its importance to the United States. The proclamation invites public officials and citizens to celebrate this day with appropriate events and activities. It emphasizes restoring American pride by acknowledging historical significance.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to WesternGeco for conducting geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America. This authorization allows the incidental taking of marine mammals during these activities, under the condition that such impacts are minimal and do not significantly harm the species. The regulations ensure that the activities will have a negligible impact on marine mammal populations and include measures for mitigation, monitoring, and reporting. The authorization is in effect from March 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

In Executive Order 14172, the President ordered the restoration of names to honor notable figures in American history. The order directs changes like reinstating the name "Mount McKinley" for North America's highest peak and renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." It also empowers the Secretary of the Interior and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to implement these changes and consider additional naming honors, particularly in light of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The order emphasizes respecting past traditions while encouraging federal agencies to use the new names consistently in all official documents.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has temporarily closed the commercial harvest of king mackerel using run-around gillnet gear in the southern zone of the Gulf of Mexico. This decision was made because the annual catch limit for this type of fishing has been met. The closure is effective from March 20, 2025, at noon until January 20, 2026, at 6 a.m. This measure aims to protect the king mackerel population in the Gulf, ensuring sustainable fishing practices.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced plans for the SEDAR 98 assessment process, which aims to evaluate the status of the red snapper population in the Gulf of America. This will involve a data workshop, several assessment webinars, and a review workshop. The first assessment webinar is scheduled for April 15, 2025, and it will take place online for public participation. Participants can gain access by contacting the SEDAR Coordinator, and they will discuss data recommendations and ongoing assessment work. Special accommodations are available for people with disabilities.

The Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, issued a final rule to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America" in its regulations. This change follows Executive Order 14172, titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," and aims to ensure consistency across federal government references. No notice of proposed rulemaking was required for this rule as it makes no substantive changes impacting public rights or obligations. The renaming is effective March 17, 2025, and involves technical amendments with no additional costs to the public.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the cancellation of the SEDAR 98 Assessment Webinar I for Gulf of America Red Snapper that was scheduled for April 15, 2025. The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America following an executive order from President Trump. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date, and the public can participate in the webinars once they are rescheduled by contacting the organizer in advance for access details. The cancellation was published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2025.