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The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a three-day public meeting from January 26 to January 28, 2021, conducted entirely online due to COVID-19 restrictions. The meeting will discuss various issues affecting New England fisheries, including the Groundfish Committee's actions, updates on scallop fishing licenses, and small-mesh multispecies specifications. Attendees can register to join the webinar online, and the meeting will include opportunities for public comments on issues not listed in the agenda.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting for its Skate Advisory Panel via webinar. The meeting, scheduled for March 17, 2021, will review scoping comments, update on the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan, and discuss the Skate 2022-23 Specifications. The panel will explore various issues related to New England fisheries and provide recommendations to the council. The meeting will be accessible to individuals with disabilities and is open for public participation.

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 North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees will hold hybrid meetings from February 3 to February 11, 2025, at the Egan Center in Anchorage, Alaska, and online. Key topics include administrative issues, Cook Inlet salmon harvest specifications, and a review of salmon bycatch. Public comment is encouraged to be submitted electronically before the deadline of January 31, 2025. The meeting is open to the public for attendance either in person or online.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting via webinar for its Private Recreational Reporting Workgroup. This meeting, scheduled for February 17, 2021, will evaluate various reporting methods for recreational fishing in the snapper grouper fishery. Topics will include developing goals, reviewing a state survey, and updating a federal marine program. The public can provide comments on the meeting topics by February 9, 2021.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Crab Plan Team is set to hold a meeting from January 11 to January 14, 2021, via a web conference. During this meeting, they will review and discuss various topics, including the final stock assessment for Norton Sound red king crab, planning for future assessments, and other crab-related research topics. Public comments can be submitted electronically, and further meeting details and materials are available online. The meeting is organized by the National Marine Fisheries Service, part of the NOAA under the Commerce Department.

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is organizing several public meetings to address fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. These meetings, taking place in late February and early March 2025, involve different advisory panels and committees focusing on the Mariana Archipelago with specific meetings for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam. Attendees can participate either in person or remotely via Webex. The meetings will include discussions on strategic planning, regulatory reviews, community consultations, and the impact of climate change on fisheries. Public comment periods will be incorporated into the agenda.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting via webinar on January 8, 2025, to discuss policies affecting fisheries in the New England exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting will focus on reviewing and potentially revising the Risk Policy Matrix and socio-economic factors used in the policy process. There will also be discussions about the 2025 State of the Ecosystem report and planning for future Council activities. This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities, and accommodations can be requested in advance.

The New England Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting of its Scallop Committee through a webinar. This meeting will occur on January 14, 2025, at 1 p.m. and will focus on setting the 2025 work priorities for scallop management, including the creation of a Long-Term Strategic Plan. Any recommendations from this meeting will be presented to the full Council for possible further action. The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities, and it will be recorded for public record.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a public meeting of the Law Enforcement Advisory Panel on February 5, 2025, via webinar. The meeting will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST, and interested parties must register to attend. The panel will discuss various topics, including changes to the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award process and ways to enhance electronic reporting programs. Public comments and meeting materials will be available online two weeks before the meeting.