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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is redistributing the unused quota of Pacific cod from vessels that use jig gear to smaller catcher vessels that use hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This reallocation is needed to ensure the 2021 Pacific cod catch limits are met. The action takes place from January 7, 2021, to December 31, 2021. It was deemed necessary to bypass public comments due to the urgency based on recent data.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA are conducting a workshop to review data for the assessment of Gulf of Mexico gag grouper. The workshop will be held online from February 9 to February 11, 2021. This is part of the SEDAR 72 assessment process, which is a comprehensive method for evaluating fish stocks in the Southeast Region. The process includes data workshops, webinars, and review sessions to understand the status of the fish population and recommend future research and monitoring needs. The public can participate in the webinar by contacting Julie A. Neer at SEDAR in advance.

The New England Fishery Management Council is planning a public online meeting of its Joint Herring Committee and Advisory Panel on January 23, 2025. This session will focus on considering actions that impact fisheries in New England's exclusive economic zone. The agenda includes discussions about Amendment 10, updates on draft analyses, and catching specifications for 2025. Recommendations from these discussions may be presented to the full Council for further consideration and action.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting of the Mackerel Cobia Advisory Panel on March 31 and April 1, 2025. The meeting will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in North Charleston, SC, and can also be attended online via webinar. Participants will discuss topics like manta ray interactions with the cobia fishery, improvements in electronic reporting for For-Hire operations, and the Council's research priorities. The meeting will be accessible for people with disabilities, and registration is required for the webinar.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding a public meeting for the SEDAR 87 Assessment Webinar V to review data on the Gulf of Mexico's white, pink, and brown shrimp. The meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025, and will be held online. This is part of a comprehensive assessment process involving workshops and webinars, aimed at evaluating fish stocks and providing recommendations for future research and management. Participants will include various experts, stakeholders, and representatives from related governmental and non-governmental organizations.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary rule to reallocate unused Pacific cod catch limits in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. Specifically, 1,000 metric tons originally allocated for jig gear will be transferred to smaller vessels using hook-and-line or pot gear. This decision helps ensure more of the Pacific cod catch limit is used effectively before the end of 2025. The action bypasses normal public comment due to the urgency of incorporating the latest fisheries data.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding a four-day public meeting from January 27 to January 30, 2025, in New Orleans and online. The meeting will address various issues affecting fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, such as budget proposals, habitat protection, and fishery management plans. It includes updates and discussions from committees on topics like shrimp, reef fish, mackerel, and law enforcement. Public comments are encouraged, and accommodations are available for participants with disabilities.

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is requesting an extension and revision of an existing information collection. This collection involves requiring federally managed fisheries in the Southeast Region to submit logbooks detailing their fishing activities. The data collected, including details about species caught and economic factors, helps support fishery management and conservation efforts under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Commerce is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extending the information collection related to the Alaska Region Permit Family of Forms under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves permits required for groundfish fishing activities in Alaska, including the Federal Fisheries Permit (FFP), Federal Processor Permit (FPP), and Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP). The permits are necessary for fisheries management, regulatory compliance, and to support projects that help both the fishing industry and the environment. Public comments on this proposal are invited for an additional 30 days.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will hold a public meeting on March 9-10, 2021. The meeting aims to discuss acceptable biological catch recommendations for blueline tilefish through 2024, review survey results for golden tilefish, and provide updates on economic and ecosystem studies. Additional topics include evaluating fisheries management strategies and updating on ongoing council actions. The meeting will be accessible via webinar, with details available on the council's website.