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  • 2025-05347 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Aleutian Islands Pollock Fishery Requirements
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14123
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Commerce Department, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information related to the Aleutian Islands pollock fishery. This collection involves The Aleut Corporation providing a list of its selected vessels and processors to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to manage pollock fishing and ensure quotas are not exceeded. This renewal does not change the existing procedure but updates the hourly wage rate for participants. Public comments are invited before final approval.

    Simple Explanation

    The Commerce Department and NOAA want permission to keep collecting information to ensure the right amount of fish is caught in the Aleutian Islands. They ask people to say what they think before making any final decisions.

  • 2021-03627 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Southeast Region IFQ Programs
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10936
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Commerce Department wants to change how they collect information from people who fish in certain waters to make sure everyone gets a fair share of fish. They are asking people to share their thoughts on these changes before they decide what to do.

  • 2021-02984 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries; Proposed 2021-2026 Fishing Quotas
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 9901
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed keeping the current fishing quotas for Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries for 2021 and projecting the same quotas through 2026. This move aims to prevent overfishing while supporting consistent market supply and the fishing industry's stability. The proposal includes continuing the suspension of the minimum shell size limit for surfclams for 2021. Comments on the proposal are invited and must be submitted by March 4, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to keep the same rules for catching certain clams until 2026 to make sure people can keep catching them without running out, and they want to hear what others think about these rules.

  • 2021-00717 — North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3122
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced a public meeting of its Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Committee scheduled for March 25-26, 2021. This meeting will be conducted online and includes discussions on access to IFQ fisheries, gear usage, fishery status reports, and stakeholder proposals. Public comments can be submitted electronically, and further details, along with the agenda, are available on their website.

    Simple Explanation

    The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is having an online meeting on March 25-26, 2021, to talk about fishing rules and ideas for catching specific fish like halibut and sablefish. People who want to share their thoughts or ideas can send them through the internet.