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  • 2025-02414 — Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) Public Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9239
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of fish in a big part of the ocean are having a meeting where they will talk about where fish should live and grow. Anyone can join either by going to the hotel where the meeting is or by watching it online.

  • 2021-02165 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Southeast Region Logbook Family of Forms
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7861
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is requesting an extension and revision of an existing information collection. This collection involves requiring federally managed fisheries in the Southeast Region to submit logbooks detailing their fishing activities. The data collected, including details about species caught and economic factors, helps support fishery management and conservation efforts under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants to keep track of what types of fish people are catching in the Southeast Region by asking them to fill out forms, which helps take care of the fish and the oceans. People have a chance to share their thoughts about this plan within a month after it was announced.

  • 2024-31033 — Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106441
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day online meeting on January 29 and 30, 2025. The focus will be on addressing guidance from the November 2024 meeting and exploring new or updated tools for managing the Sacramento River Fall Chinook. Discussions may also cover future meetings, workload planning, and upcoming agenda items. Anyone needing special accommodations, such as sign language interpretation, should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at least 10 days in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Pacific Fishery Management Council is having an online meeting to talk about plans for taking care of certain fish called Sacramento River Fall Chinook, and anyone who needs special help like a sign language interpreter should ask Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt for it ten days before the meeting.

  • 2024-28414 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; Proposed 2025 and 2026 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96186
    Reading Time:about 58 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed harvest specifications for the groundfish fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands for the years 2025 and 2026. This proposal outlines catch limits, apportionments, and prohibited species catch allowances necessary to manage groundfish resources sustainably, aligning with regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Public comments are invited until January 3, 2025, and these regulations include measures to protect species such as Pacific cod, halibut, and salmon, while ensuring fishing operations do not exceed scientific recommendations for conservation.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Marine Fisheries Service wants to set new rules to catch fish in Alaska from 2025 to 2026, making sure that fishing doesn't harm the fish populations or the environment. They've asked people to give their thoughts on these rules until January 3, 2025, to ensure they are fair and understandable for everyone.

  • 2025-03561 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 35; Notice of Availability
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11242
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is proposing Amendment 35 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (PCGFMP). This amendment aims to define specific fish stocks that need conservation and management, as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Amendment 35 targets eight fish species prioritized for stock assessments due in 2025 or 2027 and is mainly administrative. It does not change fishing schedules or locations but helps in preventing overfishing, rebuilding depleted fish stocks, and achieving optimal yields. Public comments on the amendment are invited until May 4, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is planning to keep an eye on certain fish in the sea to make sure they are safe and not too many are caught. They want ideas from people on how to do this until May 4, 2025.