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The Department of Commerce is submitting an information collection request related to the Alaska American Fisheries Act to the Office of Management and Budget for review. This request is part of the effort to continue assessing information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) manages the Bering Sea pollock fishery, which falls under the American Fisheries Act, aiming to improve the fishery's management while considering salmon bycatch. The purpose is to gather reports that help monitor and evaluate fishing operations, especially those concerning salmon conservation. Public comments are invited within 30 days of this notice.

Lorrie Rea, Ph.D. from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, has applied for a permit to receive, import, and export parts of pinnipeds, which are marine mammals like seals, for scientific research. The aim of the study is to examine the toxicology, ecology, and physiology of these animals. The request for this permit is made under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other relevant regulations, and it covers the exchange of samples from up to 1,500 individuals per pinniped species, not including walruses, each year. Interested parties can submit comments on the application until March 29, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service, under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has announced a meeting of the SEDAR Steering Committee. The meeting will take place on February 4-5, 2025, in North Charleston, South Carolina. The committee will discuss the SEDAR stock assessment process and scheduling. The meeting is open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities, with requests for accommodations needed at least five business days prior to the event.

The National Marine Fisheries Service, part of NOAA and the Commerce Department, is announcing a public webinar meeting organized by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. The meeting will be held online on March 26, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT. The objective of this meeting is for the Groundfish Management Team to discuss agenda items for the council's April 2021 meeting. No management actions will be taken during this webinar, and the discussion will focus on preparing for future topics related to groundfish management and may include ecosystem matters.

The Commerce Department and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have announced a public meeting for the SEDAR 71 assessment of the South Atlantic stock of gag grouper. This meeting will take place via a webinar on March 10, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate fish stock data and finalize modeling discussions. The meeting is part of a larger process involving data collection and analysis to determine the status of fish stocks in the Southeast U.S. region.

Heather E. Liwanag, Ph.D., from California Polytechnic State University, has submitted an application to amend her Scientific Research Permit No. 27514-01, which concerns research on northern elephant seals in California. The requested amendment aims to increase the number of northern elephant seals involved in an infrared thermography project to 200 non-pups, including both juveniles and adults. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is accepting written comments on this application until February 10, 2025. This action is in accordance with legal standards under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other related regulations.

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.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) is holding a public webinar over three days in January 2025 to continue work on the HMS Roadmap. This online meeting takes place on January 13, 14, and 15 with varied times on each day, and it aims to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Council meeting in March 2025. The HMS Advisory Subpanel is expected to provide input during the session on January 14. The public can find details on how to join the meeting on the Pacific Council's website.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding the second SEDAR 73 Assessment Webinar for the South Atlantic red snapper on January 27, 2021. This meeting is part of a series of efforts to assess the status of red snapper in the South Atlantic and will include data discussions and decisions about model issues. The SEDAR process involves workshops and webinars that aim to comprehensively evaluate fish stock conditions in the Southeast Region. The webinar is open to the public, and interested individuals can register online to participate.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Ecosystem and Ocean Planning Committee and Advisory Panel will have a public meeting on March 4, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting can be attended in person at the Hilton BWI Airport in Linthicum Heights, MD, or online via webinar. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Council's Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Review and the draft reports prepared for it. Participants will review the nine components required for an EFH Review to ensure they are addressed in the draft summary report.