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The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees will hold hybrid meetings from February 3 to February 11, 2025, at the Egan Center in Anchorage, Alaska, and online. Key topics include administrative issues, Cook Inlet salmon harvest specifications, and a review of salmon bycatch. Public comment is encouraged to be submitted electronically before the deadline of January 31, 2025. The meeting is open to the public for attendance either in person or online.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (MAFMC) Tilefish Advisory Panel is conducting a public meeting to develop a fishery performance report for golden and blueline tilefish. This meeting aims to gather input from the Advisory Panel for setting tilefish specifications. It will take place via a webinar on February 17, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and can also be accessed via telephone. The event is accessible to people with disabilities, and special accommodations can be requested in advance.

Daniel Costa, Ph.D., from the University of California at Santa Cruz has applied for a permit to study California sea lions across their range. The research aims to explore the sea lions' foraging habits, habitat usage, and health through various methods including aerial surveys, capturing, and biological sampling. The permit, which is requested for a 10-year period, allows incidental disturbance to some non-target marine mammal species and up to three unintentional mortalities annually. Public comments on the application are invited by April 17, 2025, and can be submitted via email.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting an in-person public meeting to gather feedback on the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve’s performance. The meeting is set for April 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET in Wells, Maine. People can also send their comments by email until May 9, 2025. This process is part of NOAA’s routine evaluations under the Coastal Zone Management Act, aimed at assessing how well the Reserve meets national goals and complies with management plans.

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is requesting public comments on the information collection activities for the Sea Grant Program. The program, which supports research, education, and outreach related to ocean and coastal resources, is revising its information collection process. The revisions include transitioning data collection from Excel spreadsheets to an online webform, which aims to improve data management and user experience. This notice provides a 30-day period for public comments and suggestions on these proposed updates.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding public hearings online regarding changes to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan, known as Draft Amendment 5. These hearings will take place on January 21 and February 8, 2021, and are intended to gather public feedback, which will be considered by the full Council. People interested in attending can register via provided webinar links. The meetings will include a briefing on the amendment followed by public commentary, and special accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Scallop Plan Team is scheduled to hold a web conference on February 17, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alaska Time. During this meeting, the team will update the status of the Alaska weathervane scallop stocks and discuss the Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) report, including recommendations for the 2021 fishing year. Participants can join the meeting online, and information on how to connect will be made available on the Council's website. Public comments can be submitted electronically through the same site.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued permits and permit amendments under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These permits are for specific entities, allowing activities that involve marine mammals and endangered species. The issued permits comply with legal requirements and ensure that activities will not harm endangered species or contradict the laws. More information is available for review by contacting specific representatives or through the Federal Register website.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is hosting a second public workshop called the Recreational Initiative Public Engagement Workshop. This event will be held online as a webinar on January 16, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST. During the meeting, there will be a presentation on the initiative's purpose, a discussion of past results, and an opportunity for public comments. Interested participants can register and find more details on the Gulf Council's website.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding a virtual public meeting about the evaluation of Indiana's Lake Michigan Coastal Management Program. People can submit written comments until April 16, 2021, and participate in the meeting on April 7, 2021, by registering online. The meeting is a chance for the public to give feedback on how well Indiana is managing its coastal areas. NOAA will also review how Indiana has met national objectives and used financial assistance connected to the Coastal Zone Management Act.