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The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Enforcement Committee will hold a web conference on March 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Alaska Time. They will discuss the Small sablefish release analysis, which looks at allowing certain harvesters to carefully release small sablefish, and the Maximum Retainable Amount (MRA) adjustments, which aim to clarify and possibly revise current regulations. Public comments are encouraged and can be submitted online. The agenda might be updated, so participants are advised to check the meeting website for the most current information.

The Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils are hosting a joint public meeting of the Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel on January 9, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This meeting will address updates on fishery surveys and discuss projects like the Industry Based Multispecies Bottom Trawl Survey. It will take place at the Embassy Suites in Philadelphia, PA, with an option to join virtually. The meeting is open to the public and accessible for people with disabilities.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a one-day meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel on March 23, 2021. This meeting will be held online as a webinar, and those interested can register through the Council's website. The agenda includes updates on shrimp fishing efforts and landings, discussions about aquaculture opportunities, and consideration of research projects to improve bycatch estimates in the shrimp industry. The meeting will also include public testimony and discussions on other business topics, such as the recruitment timeline for the Shrimp Advisory Panel.

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 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 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 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), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking nominations for its Permanent Advisory Committee. This committee is involved with the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, which focuses on managing fish stocks in the Pacific Ocean. The advisory committee will have 15-20 members from various groups concerned with these fisheries and will provide input to U.S. Commissioners. Nominations are open until February 18, 2021, and members will serve a two-year term starting August 3, 2021, without pay but will receive travel expenses.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold public meetings via webinar on February 10 and 11, 2021. During these meetings, they will discuss topics like the North Atlantic Right Whale issues, aquaculture projects, river herring and shad issues, and updates on offshore wind activities. The sessions will also include a business session where reports and new business will be reviewed. People with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Dr. Christopher Moore before the meeting.