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The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Enforcement Committee is scheduled to meet on January 28, 2021, via webconference. The meeting will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Alaska time. During this meeting, the Committee will discuss removing the current prohibition on discarding sablefish in the IFQ sablefish fishery. Public comments are encouraged and should be submitted online through the designated meeting page.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Scallop Plan Team will hold a virtual meeting on March 4, 2025. Topics will include evaluating overfishing, fishery performance, stock assessment status, socioeconomic updates, and the 2025 dredge survey plan. The public can attend the meeting online, and comments can be submitted through the Council's website. The meeting details and agenda will be updated online as the date approaches.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced a public meeting of its Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Committee scheduled for March 25-26, 2021. This meeting will be conducted online and includes discussions on access to IFQ fisheries, gear usage, fishery status reports, and stakeholder proposals. Public comments can be submitted electronically, and further details, along with the agenda, are available on their website.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting a webconference for the Bering Sea Fishery Ecosystem Plan Local Knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, and Subsistence Taskforce (LKTKS) from March 16 to March 17, 2021. The meeting will cover updates on the LKTKS search engine, protocol development, and other business matters. Public comments can be submitted electronically by March 15, 2021, and there will be a chance for oral testimony during the meeting. More information and connection details are available on their website.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have issued a final rule establishing the 2025 annual management measures for Pacific halibut fisheries. These regulations, recommended by the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) and accepted by the U.S. Secretary of State and Secretary of Commerce, set catch limits to conserve halibut populations. The measures detail specific rules regarding catch sharing, fishing periods, and limits across various areas, with a focus on maintaining sustainability and aligning with international conservation efforts. Additionally, there are distinct regulations for commercial, charter, and recreational halibut fisheries meant to ensure fair distribution and prevent overfishing.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will host a web conference on February 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Alaska time. During the meeting, the Pacific Northwest Crab Industry Advisory Committee will discuss potential comments on statewide shellfish issues directed to the Alaska Board of Fish, along with other business matters. Details on how to join the online meeting and submit public comments are available on their website. This notice was issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service, a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The National Marine Fisheries Service announced a public hybrid meeting of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee (FMAC) on May 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alaska Time. Participants can attend the meeting at the Council's office in Anchorage, Alaska, or join online. The agenda will cover the 2024 Observer Annual report, NMFS updates, budget discussions, and other business matters. Public comments are welcomed and should be submitted electronically via the link provided.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented a final rule that allows hook-and-line catcher/processors to use longline pot gear when targeting Greenland turbot in the Bering Sea. This regulation aims to improve fishing efficiency, boost economic benefits, and reduce interactions with killer whales, which have negatively impacted this fishery. With the approval of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the rule addresses gear restrictions, whale depredation, and species retention, promoting effective fishery management and conservation. The new rules will be effective from April 28, 2025, and include requirements for gear marking and reporting to aid in monitoring and enforcement.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Legislative Committee will hold a public meeting via web conference on January 29, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Alaska time. The meeting will discuss draft legislation H.R. 8632, titled “Ocean Climate Action: Solutions to the Climate Crisis," and evaluate its effects on the Council’s conservation and management goals. Additionally, the committee will address potential revisions to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other business as necessary. Public comments can be submitted online, and more details are available on the Council's website.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Crab Plan Team is set to hold a meeting from January 11 to January 14, 2021, via a web conference. During this meeting, they will review and discuss various topics, including the final stock assessment for Norton Sound red king crab, planning for future assessments, and other crab-related research topics. Public comments can be submitted electronically, and further meeting details and materials are available online. The meeting is organized by the National Marine Fisheries Service, part of the NOAA under the Commerce Department.