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The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees will hold public meetings from February 1 to February 12, 2021, conducted via web conference. The council will discuss various issues, including crab PSC limit reductions, BSAI fishery ecosystem plans, and the standardized bycatch reporting methodology. Public comments are encouraged and can be submitted electronically by January 29, 2021. This meeting will include reviews and reports significant to fishery management and conservation efforts in the region.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting of the Law Enforcement Advisory Panel on February 1, 2021, via webinar. The panel will discuss enforcement of fisheries regulations, proposed changes, and provide feedback. Topics include amendments affecting the Wreckfish quota program, management of dolphin and wahoo along the Atlantic coast, and possible rock shrimp trawling near the Oculina Bank Habitat Area. The meeting is open to the public, but registration is required through the Council's website.

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a series of public meetings from May 5 to May 9, 2025, to discuss fishery management issues and make recommendations for the Western Pacific Region. The meetings will address topics such as fishery performance, ecosystem considerations, and data collection improvements. Participants can join either in person at the Council office in Honolulu, Hawaii, or online via Webex. The public can attend and provide comments through the web conference platform.

The Department of Commerce has renewed the charter for the Marine and Coastal Area-based Management Advisory Committee (MCAM) for two more years, starting December 6, 2024. MCAM advises on protection and conservation efforts in marine areas, supporting initiatives like America the Beautiful as per Executive Order 14008. The committee acts in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the renewed charter is available online.

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 Pacific Fishery Management Council has started its annual process to develop rules for the 2025 ocean salmon fisheries on the U.S. West Coast. The public is invited to give feedback on these regulations by submitting comments or attending public hearings. The hearings will be held in different locations, with in-person events in Washington and California, and a virtual hearing for Oregon. Detailed information about the schedule and comment submission methods is available on the Council's website.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is starting its yearly process to set rules for the 2021 ocean salmon fishing season along the U.S. West Coast. The public is invited to comment on these measures by April 5, 2021, through various methods, including an online portal or at planned public hearings. The council will review these comments before finalizing recommendations in April. More details can be found on their website and in earlier notices in the Federal Register.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting of the Ad Hoc Charter For-hire Data Collection Advisory Panel. This meeting will take place on February 24, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their office in Tampa, Florida. The agenda includes discussing economic data collection methods, reviewing a draft document on For-hire Data Collection, and exploring outreach approaches for a new data collection program. Public comments will also be invited, and further information can be found on the Gulf Council's website.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) is holding a public meeting on March 16, 2021, organized by the Tilefish Monitoring Committee (MC). The meeting aims to determine the management measures for the blueline tilefish fishery from 2022 to 2024, including catch limits and other regulations. The meeting will take place online via a webinar, and additional audio access is available by phone. Interested parties can contact Christopher M. Moore, Ph.D., for more information. Special accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is hosting a public, in-person meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel on March 4, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The meeting will be held at the Gulf Council office in Tampa, Florida. On the agenda, the panel will review previous meeting actions, discuss federal shrimp permits, and look at shrimp landings and fishing efforts. There will also be discussions on various environmental updates, including sea turtle and sawfish protections. The meeting is open to the public, with accommodations available for those with disabilities.