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The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Highly Migratory Species Management Team will hold a public online meeting on May 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time. The meeting's main focus is on developing the annual Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation document. While other topics might be discussed, formal actions will only be taken on listed issues or emergency actions as provided under relevant legal statutes. Additional meeting details and technical support can be found on the Pacific Council's website or through contacting them directly.

The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is hosting a virtual public meeting of the Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council on January 15, 2025, using Google Meet. The meeting is open to everyone, with chances for public comments both orally and in writing. The council advises the Office on its relationship with the business community. Information shared during the meeting will become part of the public record, and comments must be appropriate and relevant to be included.

The Department of Commerce is requesting public comments on a proposal related to information collection from federally permitted fish dealers. This data is gathered to help manage fisheries under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The collection involves a mandatory weekly report detailing all fish transactions for commercial purposes. The public is invited to submit comments within 30 days on the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Habitat Committee will hold an online public meeting on February 25 and 26, 2025. This meeting aims to discuss items on the Pacific Council's March agenda, including habitat issues and fishing regulation changes at Cordell Bank in California. They will also review the California Current Ecosystem Status Report and other relevant topics. The meeting will be accessible online, and details for attending will be available on the Pacific Council's website.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has issued permits, amendments, and modifications under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. These permits cover activities that comply with existing environmental policies and do not harm endangered species. Further details about these permits can be accessed via email or by reviewing relevant Federal Register notices. The decisions were made based on environmental assessments and align with the legal requirements for protecting marine mammals and endangered species.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced two public hearings about their trawl catch share program review. These hearings provide an opportunity for public feedback on the program's performance since the last review in 2017. The first hearing will be online on April 24, 2025, and the second will take place in Astoria, Oregon, on April 28, 2025. Those interested in attending can visit the Pacific Council's website for more details and should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt if they require special accommodations.

The New England Fishery Management Council will host a public meeting via webinar on January 20, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will involve its Groundfish Advisory Panel discussing a proposed exemption to allow fishing for redfish and updates on revising control rules for groundfish stocks. Participants will need to register for the webinar, and requests for sign language interpretation should be made in advance. The meeting will be recorded, and a copy of the recording is available upon request.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has set a 3.0% fee percentage for 2024 under the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program for halibut and sablefish in the North Pacific. This fee helps cover the costs involved in managing and enforcing the program. Fishermen must calculate their fees based on this percentage and the value of their catch, which they need to pay by January 31, 2025. Although management costs decreased, a significant drop in total fishery value keeps the fee percentage at this capped rate.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced plans for the SEDAR 98 assessment process, which aims to evaluate the status of the red snapper population in the Gulf of America. This will involve a data workshop, several assessment webinars, and a review workshop. The first assessment webinar is scheduled for April 15, 2025, and it will take place online for public participation. Participants can gain access by contacting the SEDAR Coordinator, and they will discuss data recommendations and ongoing assessment work. Special accommodations are available for people with disabilities.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a meeting of the Dolphin Wahoo Advisory Panel on April 22-23, 2025. The meeting will occur at the Town and Country Inn in Charleston, SC, and will also be accessible via a webinar. Topics to be discussed include regulatory amendments, electronic reporting improvements, and updates on various fishery management strategies and programs. The public can register for the webinar and submit comments online two weeks before the meeting.