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  • 2021-00552 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Alaska Chinook Salmon Economic Data Reports (EDR)
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2646
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on the Chinook Salmon Economic Data Report (EDR) Program managed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This program collects data to help assess how well measures to reduce bycatch of Chinook salmon in the Bering Sea pollock fishery are working. They are renewing the information collection process which includes three forms: the Compensated Transfer Report, Vessel Fuel Survey, and Vessel Master Survey. Public comments are open for 60 days, and the information gathered will aid in enhancing the quality and utility of the data collected while minimizing reporting burdens.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know what people think about how they collect information to help protect a type of fish called Chinook salmon. They’re asking people to share their thoughts and ideas for 60 days, to make sure their way of getting information is helpful and not too hard for people to do.

  • 2025-05261 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Application for an Exempted Fishing Permit
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13856
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reviewing an application from the North Pacific Fisheries Research Foundation for an exempted fishing permit (EFP). If approved, the permit will allow the testing of new salmon excluder devices during summer pollock fishing in the Bering Sea, particularly aimed at reducing the bycatch of chum salmon. The experiment will involve exemptions from certain regulations to facilitate this testing. Public comments on the application are invited until April 11, 2025, and the application will be considered during a virtual meeting of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council in late March and early April 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting people try out a special tool that helps salmon escape when they're catching fish in the ocean, so they don't catch too many salmon on accident. People can say what they think about this idea until April 11, 2025.

  • 2021-02443 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Alaska American Fisheries Act Reports
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8343
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is submitting an information collection request related to the Alaska American Fisheries Act to the Office of Management and Budget for review. This request is part of the effort to continue assessing information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) manages the Bering Sea pollock fishery, which falls under the American Fisheries Act, aiming to improve the fishery's management while considering salmon bycatch. The purpose is to gather reports that help monitor and evaluate fishing operations, especially those concerning salmon conservation. Public comments are invited within 30 days of this notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants to keep getting information from fishermen in Alaska to help take care of the fish and make sure they aren't catching too many salmon by mistake. They are asking people to tell them what they think about this plan.