28 Mar 2025
🎣NOAA's Data Collection for Fishing Industry Research in Pacific Coast
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Expanding Industry-Collaborative Research Surveys in Untrawlable Habitats Along the Pacific Coast
Summary
The Department of Commerce intends to collect information from the fishing community to support the expansion of fishery-independent groundfish research surveys. This initiative aims to close data gaps and improve stock assessments while involving industry stakeholders in the research process.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The regulatory notice discusses the collection of information from fishing communities to enhance fishery-independent research, implicating compliance and regulatory requirements under the Magnuson-Stevens Act. This could affect permit processes, operational practices, and market access for businesses in the fishing industry.