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The Department of Commerce plans to send an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, seeking feedback from the public on the process. This concerns the Seafood Inspection and Certification Requirements managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The program is a fee-based seafood inspection service, and the request includes updates for modernized processes and new forms. Public comments are invited within 30 days of the notice to ensure the initiative minimizes paperwork burdens and aligns with current industry practices.

Kori Johnsen has withdrawn their application to conduct research on green, hawksbill, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles, which was initially submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service. The application was previously announced in the Federal Register on September 9, 2024. Those interested can request to review the application documents by emailing NMFS. Julia M. Harrison, Chief of the Permits and Conservation Division, confirmed the withdrawal.

Ed Charles from Silverback Films, United Kingdom, has applied for a permit to film marine mammals in California for a Netflix documentary on gray whale migration. The proposed permit allows filming of various marine species including gray whales, killer whales, and dolphins using vessels, drones, or divers until May 20, 2022. The application, submitted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other relevant acts, is open for public comments until February 8, 2021. A preliminary decision states the project is exempt from requiring an environmental impact assessment.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that a permit has been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This permit was granted without needing an environmental assessment due to its exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act. For further details, the permit and related documents can be reviewed by requesting them via email. The official announcement and related actions are documented in the Federal Register.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public input on its information collection activities related to vessel identification requirements in the West Coast region. This initiative, guided by the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to minimize the reporting burden on businesses while ensuring regulatory compliance. Fishing vessels must display identification numbers in specific locations to assist with enforcing conservation laws. Public comments will help evaluate the necessity of this information, its data accuracy, and ways to improve collection and minimize respondent burden.

The Department of Commerce plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to permits for activities involving highly migratory species, like sharks and tuna, under U.S. federal law. These permits include scientific research, exempted fishing, and display or shark research fishery permits. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requires data to justify issuing these permits, which help in collecting marine species for public display or research that wouldn't be allowed under normal regulations. Businesses, researchers, and government agencies are expected to submit permit applications and reports as part of this process, with the authority coming from specific U.S. statutes related to marine conservation and management. The public has an opportunity to comment on this collection request through a specified website.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding an online public meeting on February 27, 2025. The meeting, organized by the Ad Hoc Highly Migratory Species Fisheries Innovation Workgroup, will discuss the development of new fishing gear and review the draft HMS Roadmap. The meeting aims to identify innovative fishing gear and improve the exempted fishing permit process. Additional discussions may include other topics relevant to these goals.

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) is organizing its 186th public hybrid meeting, allowing attendance both in-person and virtually. This meeting will take place at the Buccaneer Hotel in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, from April 22 to April 23, 2025. It focuses on discussing various items on the agenda, such as updates on fishery management plans, reports from advisory panels, and public comments. The meeting aims to address important fisheries-related issues and will include a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Commerce Department, is inviting public comments on the collection of information related to permits for scientific research and enhancement under the Endangered Species Act. They are specifically looking for input on whether the collected information is useful, the time and cost involved, and how the reporting can be made easier. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2025, and the feedback will help NOAA in managing information collection more effectively while ensuring that activities have minimal impact on endangered species.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting a review of the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) designation to ensure it aligns with current government policies and Executive Orders. The final rule for establishing PNMS was published on January 16, 2025, and the sanctuary officially came into effect on March 3, 2025. This review is part of a process to confirm the sanctuary's compliance with policies like Executive Order 14219, which focuses on efficient governance.