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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.

Gulf South Pipeline Company has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval to upgrade a pipeline and build a new compressor station in Louisiana. This project aims to enhance energy capacity and reliability in the region. FERC plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment and invites public comments on the project. Information and updates about the process can be accessed through FERC's online services and support staff.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have announced the first in a series of webinars for the SEDAR 72 stock assessment process regarding the Gulf of Mexico gag grouper. This initial webinar is scheduled for March 16, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eastern Time, and will be held online. The SEDAR process involves multiple steps, including workshops and assessment webinars, aiming to evaluate the status of fish stocks and ensure sustainable management. Participants include various stakeholders such as scientists, fishermen, and environmentalists, and they will discuss using datasets to analyze stock status and determine future management actions.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are holding a third assessment webinar for the Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) 68 process. This process focuses on evaluating the population status and management of the scamp grouper in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic. The webinar will take place on March 22, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time. Participants will discuss and recommend methods for assessing the fish stock using data gathered in previous webinars.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are holding a public meeting for the SEDAR 68 Assessment Webinar II on February 12, 2021. This meeting is part of an ongoing process to review fish stock status in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic, particularly focusing on the scamp grouper. Participants will discuss data analysis and assessment methods, aiming to make recommendations on the best approaches to evaluate and manage fish populations. The meeting will be accessible online, and interested members of the public can request an invitation to join.

The Department of Commerce has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of an information collection related to the Southeast Region Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Programs. This request aims to extend and revise current collections under the program, which manages commercial fishing quotas in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. The proposed changes would include gathering additional business details in applications and requiring extra verification if certain conditions are met when reporting landings. These changes are intended to better manage the program and ensure fair distribution of resources, and they offer an opportunity for public comment.

Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a portion of its natural gas pipeline in Louisiana. Gulf South plans to remove about 5.3 miles of the 16-inch pipeline, and this will not impact its existing customers. Interested parties have until March 23, 2021, to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments regarding this proposal. The public can view documents related to this project online and submit their input electronically or by mail.

The National Park Service plans to evaluate lands in several parks to see if they can be included in the national wilderness preservation system. These parks include the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Everglades National Park, and others. The assessment starts on January 7, 2025, and will end a year later. People are encouraged to share information that might help decide which lands could become wilderness areas.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary final rule adjusting the annual commercial quotas for Atlantic sharks for 2025. These changes are based on shark underharvests from the 2024 fishing year, allowing additional fishing opportunities for commercial shark fishermen. The rule specifies that certain shark species, such as Gulf of America blacktip and smoothhound sharks, can have unharvested quotas carried over because they are not overfished. However, other shark groups like Hammerhead and Blacknose, which are either overfished or overfishing is occurring, won't have quota carryovers. The rule is effective from April 16, 2025, through December 31, 2025.