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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has put a temporary rule in place to stop people from fishing for Chinook salmon in the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Alaska due to concerns about low salmon numbers. This ban applies from May 1 to August 15, 2025, to help conserve the salmon population as recent reports show they are not abundant. The decision follows assessments by NMFS and Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game, predicting poor salmon runs in upcoming years. To address these issues quickly, NMFS made the rule effective immediately, waiving the usual 30-day wait period after publication.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory groups will hold a series of public meetings from April 9-15, 2025, in San Jose, CA, and online. These meetings, which will be live-streamed, will cover topics like management measures for 2025, habitat issues, and various fishery management plans. The meetings are open to the public, except for a closed session on litigation and personnel matters. For more information, visit the Pacific Council's website or contact relevant officials for assistance.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is conducting an investigation into how foreign censorship affects trade and the economy for U.S. businesses. This investigation, initiated at the request of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, will include a survey of U.S. businesses and focus on identifying various censorship practices in foreign markets and their impact on trade and investment. The Commission will hold a public hearing, either in person or via video conference, on September 14, 2021, and aims to submit a report to the Committee by July 5, 2022, without including any confidential business information. Written contributions from interested parties are invited, with deadlines set for submissions related to the hearing process.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing a rule to exempt certain Whole Health well-being services from copayment requirements for Veterans. These services include education and skill-building programs, and complementary and integrative health services like yoga and meditation, provided within the VA Whole Health System of Care. By removing copayments, the aim is to encourage more Veterans to engage in these services, which focus on overall well-being rather than specific medical conditions. The public can submit their comments on this proposal by March 4, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is holding a workshop on walleye pollock in Alaska to discuss ongoing research, foster partnerships, and identify important research areas. The event will take place from January 14 to January 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, and will be both in-person in Seattle, WA, and virtually via Google Meet. The workshop will cover various marine ecosystems in Alaska, and although it's open to the public, active participation is limited during the report writing session. Special accommodations are available for attendees with disabilities.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice regarding an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for Louisiana due to a winter storm in January 2025. Businesses in affected parishes like Ascension and Calcasieu can apply for these loans online through the MySBA Loan Portal. The deadline for applying is November 25, 2025. Parishes in neighboring states Mississippi and Texas are also included in the declaration, allowing them to apply for assistance.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for California after the 2024 Coastal Storm and High Surf Event. This allows affected businesses in Santa Cruz and surrounding counties like Monterey and San Benito to apply for financial assistance. The loans can be applied for via the MySBA Loan Portal until November 13, 2025. Additional assistance information can be obtained from the SBA's Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a notice about an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for Louisiana following a Mass Casualty Incident. This declaration allows businesses affected by the disaster to apply for loans to address economic injuries. The incident period began on January 1, 2025, and the final date to submit loan applications is October 3, 2025. Orleans Parish is the primary area affected, with neighboring parishes Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany also included in the declaration.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has updated the charter of the MCC Economic Advisory Council to increase its membership from 20 to 25 people. They are looking for nominees to join the council for the 2020-2022 term, with the deadline for nominations being March 7, 2021. The council, made up of various experts, will provide advice to MCC in areas of economic development and policy. All selected members will provide independent advice and will not receive compensation for their service.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for Texas due to E. Coli contamination, impacting Laredo's water supply. The contamination incident occurred from October 10 to October 21, 2024. Businesses in Webb County and surrounding areas in Texas are eligible to apply for loans online to help recover financially from this event. Additionally, the deadline to apply for these loans is set for October 14, 2025.