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The Ecosystem and Ocean Planning (EOP) Committee and Advisory Panel (AP) of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will host a joint meeting on March 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This meeting will be held over a webinar, and a telephone-only connection option will be available. During the meeting, the committee and panel will review and provide feedback on a draft of the 2025 Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) risk assessment report. The draft incorporates the latest data and scientific information and will be finalized and presented to the Council in April.

The FDA has released a final guidance document for industry titled "Communications From Firms to Health Care Providers Regarding Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses of Approved/Cleared Medical Products: Questions and Answers." This guidance outlines the FDA's policy on how companies can share scientific information about unapproved uses of approved medical products with healthcare providers. This communication should be truthful and help healthcare providers understand the information's strengths and weaknesses. The guidance, which will not be implemented until the Office of Management and Budget approves related information collection activities, is designed to ensure that such communications are done in a responsible manner.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes an amendment to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan to better manage Atlantic cod stocks. This change, known as Amendment 25, would increase the number of managed Atlantic cod stocks in U.S. waters from two to four, as new scientific research suggests. The public is invited to comment on the amendment until May 5, 2025. This is part of efforts to integrate the latest scientific findings into fishery management and ensure the conservation of these fish stocks.