The Department of Commerce is inviting public comments on the necessity and impact of collecting economic data from Gulf and South Atlantic shrimp fishers who hold federal permits. This data collection is part of a larger effort to meet the goals of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The collected information includes shrimp fishers’ revenues, costs, and investments, which will be used to analyze their response to federal regulations. The deadline for submitting comments is May 19, 2025, and the data will be gathered via a mail survey to about 650 participants.
Simple Explanation
The Commerce Department wants to know what people think about asking shrimp fishers in certain areas questions about their money and business. They want this information to help understand how rules affect them, but they aren't sure how it will help the fishers directly or keep their answers safe.