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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting public comments on the continuation of information collection related to fishery products involved in trade restrictions, under the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This collection ensures that imported fishery products comply with existing U.S. laws and standards. Public comments can be submitted via email, and the information collected helps in evaluating whether the current processes efficiently protect fishery compliance with international regulations. The NOAA aims to minimize the reporting burden while maintaining the flow of trade.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a four-day online meeting from January 25 to January 28, 2021, to discuss issues that affect the fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico's exclusive economic zone. The meeting will be held via webinar and will include discussions on topics like fishery management plans, committee updates, budget reviews, and various fish species assessments. Public testimony will be arranged on January 27 and will cover different amendments and actions related to fishery management. People interested in attending can register for the webinar through the Council's website.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application from Freeport Minerals for a survival permit supported by the Eagle Creek Multi-Species Conservation Benefit Agreement in Greenlee and Graham Counties, Arizona. This plan aims to protect endangered species such as the spikedace, loach minnow, and Gila chub, and the threatened narrow-headed gartersnake by constructing a fish barrier on Eagle Creek to prevent invasion by non-native species. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by February 3, 2025, and the documents are available online for review. The project is a collaboration with the Bureau of Reclamation, which will help with the barrier's design and maintenance.

The final rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) introduces adjustments to the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery management measures for 2025-2026. These changes include reducing the sub-bag limit for canary rockfish in Oregon's recreational long-leader fishery from five to one fish and adjusting the incidental halibut limit in the sablefish fishery. The aim is to manage fish stocks sustainably by allowing more vessels to participate without exceeding the catch limits. These modifications are based on recent scientific data and recommendations from relevant advisory bodies and were made effective immediately to ensure timely implementation.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule to change how squids and sculpins caught in Alaskan waters are processed. Currently, they can only be processed into fishmeal, but the new rule would allow them to be processed into other products like bait or food. This is to prevent waste and give fishery businesses more flexibility. The public is invited to comment on this proposed rule until March 29, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a final rule to modify possession limit regulations for federally permitted charter boats and headboats operating in the Gulf of Mexico. The rule allows fishers to take two daily bag limits during trips longer than 30 hours, with permits and trip details properly documented, enhancing trip efficiency and reducing wasted catches. Additionally, the rule updates reporting requirements for fishing quotas during emergencies, simplifying the process for using paper records. Public feedback showed support for these changes, noting improved regulatory clarity and economic benefits for the fishing industry.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing an application from Cocheco Falls Associates for a new minor license to operate the Cocheco Falls Dam Project in New Hampshire. The project, located on the Cocheco River, includes a dam, power generation facilities, and fish passage systems, and is operated in a run-of-river mode to maintain flow consistency. Interested parties can submit requests for additional studies or to be cooperating agencies by February 27, 2021. The Commission is also providing a timeline for processing the application, which includes opportunities for public input and additional information requests throughout 2021.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a notice about the updated dollar limits for retail stores selling meat and poultry products to hotels, restaurants, and similar institutions without requiring federal inspection. For 2025, the limits have been raised to $103,600 for meat and meat products and $74,800 for poultry products. These adjustments are based on changes in consumer prices reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The limits ensure that such retail operations remain exempt from federal inspection while selling to non-household consumers.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened the comment periods for three proposed rules concerning the monarch butterfly, bleached sandhill skipper, and Suckley's cuckoo bumble bee. These rules aim to declare these insects as threatened or endangered species. Comments can be submitted online or by mail until May 19, 2025, and a public hearing via Zoom for the bleached sandhill skipper is scheduled for April 16, 2025. The previously submitted comments remain valid and will be considered in the final decision.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a four-day public meeting from April 7 to April 10, 2025, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The meeting will cover a variety of topics related to the Gulf of Mexico fisheries, including updates on shrimp and reef fish management, as well as discussions on electronic reporting and stock assessments. Public testimony on specific final action items and other fishery concerns will also be collected. The meeting offers both in-person and virtual participation options, with accommodations available for people with disabilities.