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  • 2020-29008 — Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Arctic Subspecies of the Ringed Seal
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 1452
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a revised rule regarding the designation of critical habitat for the Arctic subspecies of the ringed seal (Pusa hispida hispida) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule specifies areas in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas as critical habitat and identifies essential features such as snow-covered sea ice suitable for birth lairs, sea ice for basking and molting, and primary prey resources like Arctic cod and shrimps. The proposal also considers national security impacts and suggests the exclusion of an area used by the U.S. Navy for training and testing activities. The NMFS seeks public comments on various aspects of this proposed designation to ensure that it is based on the best available scientific data.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to protect a special type of seal living in cold waters by setting up safe places for them, but they're thinking about leaving out an area where the navy trains, and they're asking people what they think about this plan.

  • 2024-28163 — Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Longline Catcher Processor Subsector of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Non-Pollock Groundfish Fishery
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95185
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a decrease in the fee rate for a loan financing the reduction of fishing capacity in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands non-pollock groundfish fishery. Starting January 1, 2025, the fee for Loan A will reduce from $0.020 to $0.016 per pound, while Loan B will remain at $0.001 per pound. This rate adjustment ensures that the loans are repaid on time based on current fish catch projections and financial requirements. Fee payments at the new rate are due by February 15, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of fishy business decided to lower the money fishers have to pay for a special loan when they catch certain types of fish in the big ocean near Alaska, making it easier for them to pay back what they owe. Starting next year, fishers will pay a little less when they catch these fish, but the price stays the same for other types of loans.

  • 2025-05145 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone; Authorizing Hook-and-Line Catcher/Processors To Use Longline Pot Gear in the Bering Sea Greenland Turbot Fishery
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13842
    Reading Time:about 26 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    In the Bering Sea, new rules now let some fishing boats use special pots to catch a type of fish called Greenland turbot, instead of just fishing lines. This change is to help the boats catch fish better and avoid bothering whales.