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The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a public webinar meeting for its Spiny Dogfish Monitoring Committee on May 2, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. During the meeting, the committee will discuss recommendations for changing accountability measures if annual catch limits for spiny dogfish are exceeded. The meeting can be accessed through a link on the council's website, and public comments are welcome. The meeting is accessible for people with disabilities, with special accommodations available upon request.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has finalized a rule that allows settlement agreements to include payments or loans to non-governmental third parties who are not part of the dispute, under certain conditions. This rule revokes a 2020 regulation that prohibited such payments. Despite some public concerns about fairness and legality, the DOJ maintains this new rule will enable more effective settlements by compensating victims and addressing harms. The rule also includes guidelines such as ensuring a strong connection between the payment and the violation and restricting government involvement after the settlement.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting via webinar on February 25, 2021, to discuss the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan. The meeting will include topics like spawning closures on Georges Bank, creating a rebuilding plan for Atlantic herring, and reviewing accountability measures. The discussions will also involve coordination with other fishery management bodies on issues concerning river herring and shad. Participants can register for the webinar, and the meeting will be accessible to people with disabilities.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is asking for public input on which regulations should be eliminated to reduce unnecessary barriers for businesses and foster innovation. People can suggest which rules to get rid of and explain why they think these rules are problematic. Comments need to be submitted by May 12, 2025, via the regulations.gov website. It's important to note that any comments submitted could be posted publicly.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council plans to hold public hearings about Amendment 10 to the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic. This amendment suggests new management measures to revise catch limits, modify allocations between sectors, and adjust accountability measures for dolphin and wahoo fisheries. The hearings will occur via webinar on January 26-28, 2021. The public can register for these hearings online and provide comments through an online form by February 5, 2021.