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The Department of Defense's Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs has announced a proposed public information collection related to the Defense Health Agency (DHA). They are seeking public feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of this data collection, which involves the Assistance Reporting Tool (ART). This tool is used by Military Health System customer service staff to manage feedback and authorizations for TRICARE benefits, and the DHA is interested in enhancing this process. Members of the public have until March 11, 2025, to submit their comments on this proposal.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a decrease in the fee rate for a loan financing the reduction of fishing capacity in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands non-pollock groundfish fishery. Starting January 1, 2025, the fee for Loan A will reduce from $0.020 to $0.016 per pound, while Loan B will remain at $0.001 per pound. This rate adjustment ensures that the loans are repaid on time based on current fish catch projections and financial requirements. Fee payments at the new rate are due by February 15, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced two modifications to the 2024-2025 ocean salmon fisheries for areas from Cape Falcon, Oregon, to the U.S./Mexico border. This change, effective until further notice, is in response to anticipated low numbers of specific salmon species, which are in danger of being overfished. Action #17 affects recreational and certain commercial salmon fisheries south of Cape Falcon, while Action #18 impacts commercial fisheries between Cape Falcon and the Oregon/California border. These adjustments are meant to protect the salmon populations while allowing continued fishing opportunities.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on its information collection activities as part of efforts to manage fishery resources along the U.S. East Coast. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and focuses on extending the use of vessel logbooks, also known as Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs), to gather data crucial for monitoring and regulating fisheries. Public comments are invited by May 19, 2025, to help improve and assess the information collection process, which aims to reduce the reporting burden and facilitate effective fishery management.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes an amendment to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan to better manage Atlantic cod stocks. This change, known as Amendment 25, would increase the number of managed Atlantic cod stocks in U.S. waters from two to four, as new scientific research suggests. The public is invited to comment on the amendment until May 5, 2025. This is part of efforts to integrate the latest scientific findings into fishery management and ensure the conservation of these fish stocks.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced a change in the fee rate for the Pacific Coast Groundfish fishery to help repay a loan related to their fishing capacity reduction program. Starting January 1, 2025, the fee rate will be lowered from 3.5% to 2.25% for all groundfish landings. This adjustment is necessary to make sure the loan is paid off within the planned 30-year period. Payments for these fees will be due by February 14, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a correction to the 2025-2026 harvest specifications for groundfish in U.S. waters off the West Coast, covering Washington, Oregon, and California. This amendment fixes errors and clarifies management measures, ensuring consistent regulations coastwide. It adjusts quota limits for shortspine thornyheads, corrects mis-specified limits for sablefish, and modifies terms from “Nontrawl” to “Non-trawl.” These corrections aim to prevent confusion among fishery participants and clarify previous regulatory specifications.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule to set the 2025 harvest limits for the Northeast skate fishery. These regulations ensure the fishery is managed sustainably by preventing overfishing and maintaining optimal yields, aligning with previous projections from Framework 12. The 2025 specifications are unchanged from 2024, thus the decision was exempt from public comment. The rule becomes effective on May 1, 2025, at the start of the fishing season, avoiding any potential confusion by maintaining consistency with the current year's regulations.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a rule setting the 2021 allocation of Pacific whiting fishery resources. This rule allocates 17.5% of the U.S. total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific whiting to Pacific Coast Indian tribes, honoring their treaty rights. The remaining TAC will be divided among various non-tribal fishing sectors, with a focus on preventing overfishing and achieving optimal yields. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 18, 2021, emphasizing the importance of community input.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is making a correction to the 2024 Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Cost Recovery Fee Notice. Originally, the document stated that the percentage of management costs to fishery value was 5.2 percent, and the fishery value had declined by 43 percent. The correct figures should be 3.4 percent for management costs and a 13 percent decline. Despite this correction, the effective fee percentage for 2024 remains 3.0 percent due to statutory limitations.