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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has temporarily banned fishing for Pacific cod with jig gear in a specific area of the Gulf of Alaska. This decision aims to ensure that the amount of fish caught does not exceed the allowed limit for the A season of 2025. The restriction is active from April 14, 2025, to June 10, 2025, and is based on regulations established to protect fish populations. The agency expedited the rule's implementation due to urgent, recent data indicating the catch limit was nearly reached.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA and the Commerce Department, has announced a temporary rule to stop directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in a specific part of the Gulf of Alaska. This decision is to ensure the 2025 total allowable catch for this area is not exceeded and will be in effect from February 28, 2025, to June 10, 2025. The rule was enacted quickly without prior public notice or comment due to the urgent nature of the situation, based on data that became available in January 2025.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it will not move forward with a proposed rule titled "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" that was published on February 9, 2023. This rule was intended to reestablish a planning process and enforcement mechanism to ensure compliance with fair housing requirements. Instead, HUD has decided to withdraw this rule, meaning it will not become law, and it will be removed from the agency's Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. If HUD chooses to address this issue in the future, it will propose new rules following the standard regulatory procedures.

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 Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is collecting public comments on an information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative involves the Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers program, using CBP Form 7401, which allows businesses to claim antidumping and countervailing duties. The deadline for submitting comments is May 5, 2025. CBP is aiming to ensure the collection process is efficient, and input is welcome to enhance its quality and minimize any burdens on businesses.

The Department of the Treasury has announced the insurance marketplace aggregate retention amount (IMARA) for 2025, which is a part of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. The IMARA for 2025 is set at $53,366,227,478 and is based on the average insurer deductibles from 2022 to 2024. This figure helps determine if the Treasury needs to recoup any payments made under the program. The IMARA calculation relies on direct earned premiums reported by insurers to the Treasury for the previous three years.

On December 20, 2024, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice about a Draft Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap, and they are now extending the public comment period by 45 days. This allows more time for public feedback until March 20, 2025. To submit comments, people must send them electronically to the DOE email address provided and follow specific instructions for submission. The DOE is seeking general feedback on the plan to update the Energy Storage Grand Challenge 2020 Roadmap, and more information can be found on their website.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is implementing a temporary rule to set a possession limit of 2,000 pounds for Atlantic herring in Management Area 1B. This measure is necessary because the herring catch from this area is projected to reach 92% of its sub-annual catch limit, and the rule aims to prevent overfishing, which could lead to stricter catch limits in the future. The rule is effective from January 8, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The agency waived the requirement for public notice and a comment period since the regulation was previously discussed and anticipated by the fishing industry.

The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, issued a proclamation recognizing March 25, 2025, as Greek Independence Day, a celebration of both Greek and American democracy. This day commemorates the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire, which began on March 25, 1821. The proclamation highlights the historical and cultural ties between Greece and the United States, emphasizing shared values of democracy and freedom. It also notes the strategic partnership between the two countries, particularly in areas like defense and diplomacy.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC proposed a rule change to set fees for Industry Members to cover costs related to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for 2025. This proposal, submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 2, 2025, is designed to be effective immediately. The SEC is seeking public comments on this rule change, and submissions are requested by February 13, 2025. Interested individuals can access more details about the proposal on both Nasdaq's and the SEC's websites.