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The National Marine Fisheries Service is announcing a webinar as part of the SEDAR 88 assessment for Gulf of Mexico red grouper. This webinar, which will take place on January 15, 2025, aims to discuss red tide modeling and its use in assessing red grouper stocks. The SEDAR process involves data workshops, assessment processes through webinars, and review workshops to evaluate fish stock condition. The public can participate in the webinar by contacting Julie A. Neer to request access.

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.

PHMSA, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is asking for public comments on a special permit requested by the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC. This request seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety rules for their pipelines in Texas. If approved, NGPL would be allowed to operate these pipelines at a higher pressure than currently permitted, which would assist in delivering more natural gas to a terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas. Public comments will be reviewed before PHMSA decides whether to approve or reject the special permit.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released a Record of Decision regarding the proposed oil and gas Lease Sale 257 in the Gulf of Mexico. This decision highlights BOEM's preferred plan, known as Alternative A, which would allow leasing of most unleased areas in the Gulf, except for certain protected zones and areas with ongoing legal issues. The lease sale is expected to cover approximately 79.7 million acres, potentially yielding up to 1.118 billion barrels of oil and 4.424 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Additionally, BOEM has adopted various environmental and operational stipulations to protect sensitive underwater features and ensure responsible development.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received an application for an exempted fishing permit (EFP) from Dr. David Portnoy at Texas A&M University. If approved, this permit would allow select commercial fishermen to catch a limited number of speckled hind fish in the South Atlantic to study their population, genetic diversity, and life history. Due to the current prohibition on speckled hind fishing, this permit would let researchers gather essential data without additional environmental impact. The NMFS is considering this application and is open to public comments until March 12, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service is holding a public webinar on May 12, 2025, as part of the SEDAR 100 assessment process focusing on Gulf gray triggerfish. This process involves several steps: a Data Workshop, assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop to evaluate fish stock status in the Southeast Region. Participants will discuss which data are available for the assessment, and the webinar will include various stakeholders like scientists and fishermen. The meeting aims to compile and evaluate potential datasets to be used in analyzing the fisheries' health.

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) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will be holding the SEDAR 87 Assessment Webinar VI on February 11, 2025. This assessment process involves studying Gulf of Mexico shrimp, specifically the white, pink, and brown varieties. The process includes data workshops and webinars to evaluate the current status of these shrimp stocks and identify future monitoring and research needs. The meeting will be online, open to the public, and special accommodations are available upon request.

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 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA, has announced that several fish and crab species are overfished or are experiencing too much fishing pressure. Specifically, the witch flounder and Saint Matthew Island blue king crab are confirmed to be overfished. In addition, the Gulf of America lane snapper, Southern Atlantic snowy grouper, and Southern Atlantic gag continue to be overfished, and the Southern Atlantic blueline tilefish is now also considered overfished. The NMFS is working with regional fishery management councils to address these issues.