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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is organizing a webinar on April 9, 2025, to discuss data for the assessment of South Atlantic Red Snapper. This event is part of the Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) process, which involves thorough steps like workshops and webinars to evaluate fish stocks in the Southeast. The webinar is open to the public, but those interested need to request access in advance. Participants will talk about the data that could be used in the Red Snapper assessment, with actions limited to issues identified in the notice.

The President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders will hold an open meeting on January 13, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). During the meeting, the Commission will present its 2020 report and discuss a survey concerning the AAPI small business community. The public can join virtually via a call-in number or weblink after registering online. The Commission invites public participation through written comments, which can be submitted via email or letter and must be received by a specified deadline to be considered during the meeting.

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.

An application was submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, seeking subzone status for Premium Guard, Inc.'s facility in Weirton, West Virginia. The proposed subzone covers 28.6 acres and will not involve any production activity at this stage. Public comments on the application are invited and must be submitted by January 27, 2025, with rebuttals due by February 11, 2025. Interested parties can access a copy of the application on the FTZ Board's website.

The First Responder Network Authority Board will hold a public meeting on February 10, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The meeting will be conducted online via WebEx, and the public can attend by accessing a provided URL. The agenda, which will be posted on the FirstNet Authority website, may include discussions on sensitive commercial or financial matters, potentially requiring parts of the meeting to be closed for confidentiality. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Additionally, records and minutes of the meeting will be accessible on the FirstNet Authority's website.

Northern Mississippi FTZ, Inc. has submitted an application to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board to designate a subzone for Baxter Healthcare Corporation's facility in Byhalia, Mississippi. This proposed subzone, covering 57.2 acres, will operate under the guidelines of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act and the FTZ Board regulations. No request for production activity has been made, and public comments on the application are welcome until February 16, 2021. Camille Evans of the FTZ Staff is assessing the application, with further details available via the FTZ Board's website or by contacting her directly.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the cancellation of a public meeting for the Advisory Committee on Excellence in Space, which was previously scheduled for March 5, 2025. This meeting cancellation notice was originally published in the Federal Register on January 29, 2025. Additional information can be obtained from Jason Y. Kim, the Designated Federal Officer for the committee, via phone or email.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce, is collecting public comments on its information collection activities for the Aleutian Islands pollock fishery. This notice is part of a routine renewal request under the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeking to gauge the impact and necessity of the reporting requirements, which help in managing the fishery. Specifically, the collection involves selecting and approving vessels and processors by The Aleut Corporation, as specified by Federal regulations. Public comments are invited until February 3, 2025, and will be used to assess and possibly improve the collection process.

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has approved the establishment of a subzone at the facilities of Port Arthur LNG, LLC, located in Port Arthur and Jefferson County, Texas. This decision was made after the Board reviewed an application from the Foreign-Trade Zone of Southeast Texas, Inc., and ensured all requirements were met according to U.S. regulations. The subzone status allows the area to be recognized as part of a foreign-trade zone, which is intended to facilitate foreign commerce. The approval is documented and subject to conditions set by the FTZ Act and associated regulations.

The Department of Commerce has started a countervailing duty investigation on temporary steel fencing imports from China, following a petition by ZND US Inc., a U.S. producer. The investigation aims to check if Chinese companies are receiving unfair government subsidies, hurting U.S. manufacturers. The time frame for consideration is from January to December 2024, focusing on whether these imports injure the American industry. The International Trade Commission (ITC) will parallel process to decide if there's enough harm to continue the investigation.