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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 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary rule to stop directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This action, effective from March 10 to June 10, 2025, is necessary to ensure the Pacific cod catch does not exceed the allowed limit for the 2025 season. The imposed closure responds to recent data indicating that the catch quota is nearing its limit. The rule was implemented without prior public notice or delay to quickly address the situation as per the guidelines of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily stopping fishing for Pacific cod by certain ships using pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This step is to ensure that the limit for the amount of cod allowed to be caught isn't exceeded for the 2025 season. The prohibition is effective from March 17, 2025, until September 1, 2025. This action was taken quickly without prior public discussion because necessary data on the cod catch was only recently available.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced a temporary rule allowing Rhode Island to transfer part of its 2024 bluefish quota to North Carolina, in line with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan. The transfer involves 50,000 pounds of bluefish to help North Carolina avoid exceeding its quota. This adjustment keeps within the legal framework of fishery management laws and is effective from December 2 to December 31, 2024.

The Coast Guard issued a temporary rule, effective from February 9, 2021, until March 15, 2021, establishing a safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River between mile markers 330 and 360. This safety zone prohibits entry to protect people and property from potential hazards due to the US Army Corps of Engineers' operations in the area. Entry is only allowed with permission from the Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River or a designated representative, and boaters can request access via VHF-FM radio or telephone. The Coast Guard will inform the public about the enforcement via notices and bulletins.

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 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a temporary rule that prohibits the retention of shortraker rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This rule applies to all vessels except those enrolled in the Central GOA Rockfish Program with a cooperative quota permit. It is effective from April 15, 2025, through the end of the year, because the allowable catch limit for these fish has already been reached. This decision ensures the sustainability of the fish population as part of broader efforts to manage fishery resources under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is extending a temporary safety zone on the Taylor Bayou Turning Basin in Port Arthur, Texas. This measure is necessary to protect a levee protection wall that is yet to receive permanent repairs. The safety zone will be in effect until September 30, 2027, and restricts unauthorized access to ensure everyone's safety. Public comments on this interim rule are invited until February 28, 2025, and those wanting to enter the restricted area must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur or designated representatives.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that New York is transferring 50,000 pounds of its 2024 commercial bluefish quota to North Carolina. This transfer helps North Carolina avoid surpassing its allocated bluefish quota for 2024, in order to comply with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan. As a result of this transfer, New York's new quota for 2024 is 339,190 pounds, while North Carolina's new quota is 1,130,996 pounds. This action is temporary and effective from December 6, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has implemented a temporary closure on directed Pacific cod fishing by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. This measure, effective from March 17, 2025, to June 10, 2025, aims to ensure that the 2025 total allowable catch of Pacific cod is not surpassed. The decision was made quickly to respond to recent data on Pacific cod catches, preventing delays that might have led to overfishing.