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The National Marine Fisheries Service is reviewing an application from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries for an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP). This permit would allow some fishing boats to catch herring outside regular fishing rules to help study the genetic makeup of Atlantic herring populations. The study aims to improve fishery management by updating catch limits based on newer scientific findings. The public can comment on this proposal until April 4, 2025.

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding a series of meetings on fishery management between March 16 and March 25, 2021. These meetings will primarily take place online via WebEx, but there will be additional host sites in Guam, Saipan, and American Samoa. During the meetings, the Council will discuss various issues, including fishery management plans, species protection measures, and financial reports. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public due to litigation matters. Some actions may lead to the proposal of new regulations to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

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 New England Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting of its Herring Advisory Panel via a webinar on February 23, 2021. The meeting will focus on reviewing and discussing the 2021 work priorities for the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan, including spawning closures on Georges Bank, a rebuilding plan for Atlantic herring, and collaborating with other councils on herring management issues. Any recommendations made will be considered by the full Council for potential action. The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities, and special accommodations can be requested in advance.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has released standard ex-vessel prices for groundfish and halibut under the North Pacific Observer Program. These prices will be used to calculate fees for landings made in 2025. This program helps fund observer coverage for the fishery, which collects data important for managing and conserving fishery resources. Shipowners and processors will receive invoices in early 2026 and must pay the fees by mid-February of the same year.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed rules for managing the 2025 Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery, aiming to establish limits that prevent overfishing while allowing optimal yield. This proposal seeks to set new catch specifications following recommendations from fishery councils and recent stock assessments indicating the fish population is not overfished. The rules include a commercial quota of 4,236 metric tons, marking a reduction from previous years, due to updated scientific data. Public comments on these proposals are invited, ensuring stakeholder involvement in finalizing the regulations.

The Department of Commerce is seeking comments on a new information collection regarding the evaluation of Southeast Catch Shares Programs, conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This evaluation is mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and involves surveying catch share participants in the southeast region for socio-economic data. The collected information will help improve fishery management decision-making and comply with various legal requirements. Public comments on this proposal are invited and must be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is planning to hold three online port meetings in January 2025 to discuss the Atlantic king mackerel and Atlantic Spanish mackerel fisheries. These meetings aim to gather public input on various issues such as environmental changes, management needs, and fishery dynamics. The information collected will help the Council with decision-making for the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fishery Management Plan. Participants need to register for the webinars on the Council's website.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day online meeting on January 29 and 30, 2025. The focus will be on addressing guidance from the November 2024 meeting and exploring new or updated tools for managing the Sacramento River Fall Chinook. Discussions may also cover future meetings, workload planning, and upcoming agenda items. Anyone needing special accommodations, such as sign language interpretation, should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at least 10 days in advance.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting through a webinar on March 18, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the redevelopment of their research set-aside program and review outcomes from a previous meeting in April 2020. The meeting is organized by the Research Steering Committee to also involve the Scientific and Statistical Committee Economic Working Group and plan workshop logistics. The event is accessible to people with disabilities, and any special accommodations requests should be made at least five days in advance.