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  • 2021-01473 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; West Coast Region Gear Identification Requirements
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6873
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on their data collection activities. This request is related to the identification requirements for fishing gear on the West Coast, which are necessary for effective fisheries management and regulatory compliance. The comments are invited to help improve this process and reduce the public's reporting burden. Interested parties have until March 26, 2021, to submit their feedback via email.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who help take care of the fish in the ocean want to know what everyone thinks about a rule that says fishing tools need to have special tags on them. They want to make sure these tags help with taking care of fish and don't make things too hard or expensive for everyone.

  • 2025-00205 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Scientific Research, Exempted Fishing, and Exempted Educational Activity Submissions
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1447
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comments on information collection related to scientific research and exemptions under fishing regulations, as mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Interested parties have until March 10, 2025, to submit their comments, which will help NOAA assess and minimize the reporting burden. This request is an extension of an existing collection and involves submitting reports and requests for permits regarding scientific and educational activities that require temporary exemptions from regular fishing rules. Comments will assist in evaluating the necessity, feasibility, and impact of these collections.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know what people think about some rules for fishing and how people ask for special permission to fish differently when doing science experiments or teaching. They want to make sure following these rules isn't too hard for people, and they want to hear from everyone before they make any changes.

  • 2021-00296 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; West Coast Region Vessel Monitoring System Requirement in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1947
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on the information collection related to the Vessel Monitoring System requirement in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery. This system tracks commercial fishing vessels to enforce fishing regulations and protect marine resources. Comments are invited to assess the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of these requirements on the public. The feedback will help refine the process and potentially reduce the reporting burden for the public.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their thoughts about a new rule that uses special equipment on fishing boats to keep an eye on them. They want to make sure the rule isn't too hard for people to follow and that it doesn't cause too much work or cost too much money.

  • 2021-03366 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Southeast Region Vessel and Gear Identification Requirements
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10250
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to identifying vessels and gear in the Southeast Region. This is part of a regular collection review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The purpose of these markings is to aid in the enforcement of fishing regulations and to ensure that activities are carried out legally. The comment period is open until April 20, 2021, and aims to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of the information collection.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service wants people's ideas on plans to keep track of boats and their fishing tools. This helps make sure they're following the rules when catching fish in the Southeast, and they want to know if you think this plan is fair and not too hard to follow.

  • 2024-28035 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 33; 2025-26 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 101514
    Reading Time:about 93 minutes

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a final rule to establish harvest specifications and management measures for the 2025-26 Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. This rule sets limits on how much groundfish can be caught each year and revises management measures to prevent overfishing and help rebuild stock. Key changes include implementing a rebuilding plan for California quillback rockfish and updating allocation frameworks and fishing regulations. The rule also introduces a new permit system for the directed open access fishery and includes technical corrections and modifications to existing regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The NOAA made new rules to help take care of fish in the ocean by setting limits on how many fish can be caught and by making plans to help fish that need a chance to grow more. These changes also include new rules about who can catch fish, and they fix little mistakes in older rules to make everything clearer.