NOAA has announced its plan to create a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to support the implementation of projects under the Saltonstall-Kennedy Research and Development Program. This program aims to promote, market, research, and develop U.S. Fisheries to help fishing communities, ensuring sustainable and economically beneficial fisheries. As part of the process, NOAA is seeking public input by inviting comments on the potential environmental impacts and alternatives of the proposed projects, and it will hold several public scoping meetings to gather feedback. The deadline for written comments is March 25, 2021.
Simple Explanation
NOAA wants to write a big report on how to help fish in the sea, by making sure we don't catch too many and there's enough fish for everyone. They also want to hear what people think about this idea and if anyone has better ideas to keep our fish friends safe and healthy.