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The Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, issued a final rule to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America" in its regulations. This change follows Executive Order 14172, titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," and aims to ensure consistency across federal government references. No notice of proposed rulemaking was required for this rule as it makes no substantive changes impacting public rights or obligations. The renaming is effective March 17, 2025, and involves technical amendments with no additional costs to the public.

The document is a Presidential Proclamation by Donald J. Trump, declaring February 9, 2025, as Gulf of America Day. This follows an Executive Order changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America to honor its importance to the United States. The proclamation invites public officials and citizens to celebrate this day with appropriate events and activities. It emphasizes restoring American pride by acknowledging historical significance.

The Gulf Fishery Management Council is hosting a public meeting for their Standing and Shrimp Scientific and Statistical Committees on May 8, 2025, at their office in Tampa, Florida. The meeting will cover various topics such as overfishing limits, shrimp bycatch estimation, and updates on fishery assessments. The meeting will be available in-person and via webinar, and public comments will be accepted. Special accommodations are available for people with disabilities upon request.

The National Park Service proposes to update regulations for using personal watercraft at the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The proposal includes reducing flat wake speed zones in specific areas and officially closing certain parts of West Petit Bois Island and around the Fort Pickens ferry pier to watercraft. These changes aim to protect the natural and cultural resources of the seashore and enhance visitor safety. Public comments on this proposed rule must be submitted by March 16, 2021.

The Gulf Fishery Management Council will hold a one-day in-person meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee on May 9, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. The meeting will cover topics like the Gulf Fishery Ecosystem Plan, the Inflation Reduction Act project update, and a discussion on Red Tide. The agenda also includes an opportunity for public comments and will be available online for those who cannot attend in person. The meeting will be accessible to people with disabilities, and accommodations can be requested in advance.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has published a notice detailing the standard prices and fee percentage for cost recovery under the Central Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Rockfish Program. The program's cost recovery fees cover management and enforcement costs and are capped at 3% of the ex-vessel value of harvested rockfish. For 2020, despite the actual costs being 3.66%, the fee percentage has been set at 3.0%, the same as in 2019, due to legal restrictions. The decrease in fishery value from the previous year resulted in a higher fee percentage calculation before adjustments.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is hosting a second public workshop called the Recreational Initiative Public Engagement Workshop. This event will be held online as a webinar on January 16, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST. During the meeting, there will be a presentation on the initiative's purpose, a discussion of past results, and an opportunity for public comments. Interested participants can register and find more details on the Gulf Council's website.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a four-day public meeting from April 7 to April 10, 2025, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The meeting will cover a variety of topics related to the Gulf of Mexico fisheries, including updates on shrimp and reef fish management, as well as discussions on electronic reporting and stock assessments. Public testimony on specific final action items and other fishery concerns will also be collected. The meeting offers both in-person and virtual participation options, with accommodations available for people with disabilities.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a public meeting on March 18, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, to discuss the Ad Hoc Red Snapper Grouper/Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Programs. During this meeting, topics such as IFQ Permit Requirements and Distribution Issues will be reviewed, along with active participation in these programs. The meeting is open for public comment and can be attended in person or via webinar. Special accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding its third Recreational Initiative Working Group meeting in Tampa, Florida, on February 19-20, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss innovative management strategies for reef species and develop recommendations on action items and goals. The meeting will include breakout sessions to evaluate management strategies, tasks for consensus recommendations, and discussions on improving engagement with the recreational community. The full agenda and webinar registration details are provided on the Gulf Council's website. Special accommodations are available upon request.