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The Executive Order titled "Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential" seeks to harness Alaska's abundant natural resources, such as energy and minerals, for national economic benefit and security. It directs various federal agencies to remove restrictions on resource development in Alaska, prioritizing projects like liquified natural gas (LNG) and oil and gas exploration. The order aims to reverse previous limitations, expedite permitting, and foster cooperation with state authorities while ensuring compliance with existing laws and policies. The order emphasizes that developing Alaska's resources will create jobs, help balance trade, and reinforce U.S. energy dominance.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on information collection related to highly migratory species like tuna and swordfish. As part of compliance with several fishery management acts, NOAA requires businesses to report transactions involving these species, both domestically and internationally, to help monitor fisheries and track trade. This notice invites comments on how to improve data collection processes and minimize the burden on businesses, with responses due by June 27, 2025. The data collection includes various forms and electronic reports to monitor and manage fishing activities.

The Executive Order titled Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness aims to enhance the U.S. seafood industry's strength by addressing overregulation and unfair trade practices. It tasks the Secretary of Commerce with reducing regulatory burdens, modernizing fisheries management, and promoting domestic seafood production. The order also focuses on ensuring fair trade by combating illegal fishing practices and considering the opening of certain marine areas to commercial fishing. Additionally, it calls for the creation of an America First Seafood Strategy and a comprehensive seafood trade strategy to support U.S. seafood exports and market competitiveness.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Ranegras Plains Energy Center project in La Paz County, Arizona. This project involves constructing a large-scale solar energy facility on public lands and requires a right-of-way grant for its development. The BLM outlines several project alternatives, including a preferred option that minimizes soil impacts. They are seeking public comments on the Draft EIS within 45 days of its announcement, and they plan to host a virtual public meeting to discuss the project further.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that it is reviewing an application for a new minor license for the Lower Great Falls Hydroelectric Project, located on the Salmon Falls River between New Hampshire and Maine. The application, submitted by Green Mountain Power and the City of Somersworth, aims to continue operating the plant as a run-of-river facility while enhancing fish passage and increasing the minimum water flow to support aquatic resources. Interested parties have 60 days from the notice date to submit comments or recommendations. The application details can be accessed on the Commission's website under the specified project number.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will host a web conference on February 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Alaska time. During the meeting, the Pacific Northwest Crab Industry Advisory Committee will discuss potential comments on statewide shellfish issues directed to the Alaska Board of Fish, along with other business matters. Details on how to join the online meeting and submit public comments are available on their website. This notice was issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service, a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has issued a notice about Grandfathering Registration for certain projects completed in December 2024. These projects include work by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Dover Township's Public Water Supply System, Tallman Family Farms, and Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC. The notice provides details about the projects, like locations and email contact for further inquiries. This information is issued under the authority of specific Public Law and Regulations.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the cancellation of the SEDAR 98 Assessment Webinar I for Gulf of America Red Snapper that was scheduled for April 15, 2025. The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America following an executive order from President Trump. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date, and the public can participate in the webinars once they are rescheduled by contacting the organizer in advance for access details. The cancellation was published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is granting an experimental fishing permit to the Hawaii Longline Association (HLA). This permit allows them to use tori lines, which are bird scaring devices, in their deep-set longline fishing operations in Hawaii to see if these can help with conservation and management without using other bird-deterrent methods usually required. The permit is valid from January 27, 2021, to January 26, 2022, unless changed or canceled sooner. This experiment is part of a broader effort to understand better how these particular fishing practices affect seabirds.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to reclassify the rough popcornflower from "endangered" to "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act. This decision is based on scientific information indicating that while the species' condition has improved and it is not in immediate danger of extinction, it is still likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. The proposal also includes regulations under section 4(d) of the Act aimed at conserving the species. The public can submit comments on this proposed rule by February 10, 2025.