🎣2025 Small-Mesh Multispecies Fishery Specifications Overview
NMFS is finalizing specifications for the 2025 small-mesh multispecies fishery, including an annual catch limit (ACL) and total allowable landings (TAL) limit. This action is necessary to fully implement previously projected allowable small-mesh multispecies harvest levels that will prevent overfishing and allow harvesting of optimum yield (OY). This action is intended to establish the allowable 2025 harvest levels, consistent with the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP).
Learn More🐟2025-2026 Pacific Sardine Fishing Regulation Specifications
NMFS proposes to implement annual harvest specifications and management measures for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine (hereafter, Pacific sardine), for the fishing year from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This proposed rule would prohibit most directed commercial fishing for Pacific sardine off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Pacific sardine harvest would be allowed only for use as live bait, in minor directed fisheries, as incidental catch in other fisheries, or as authorized under exempted fishing permits. The proposed harvest specifications for 2025-2026 include an overfishing limit of 4,645 metric tons (mt), an acceptable biological catch of 3,957 mt, an annual catch limit of 2,200 mt, and an annual catch target of 2,100 mt. This proposed rule is intended to conserve, manage, and rebuild the Pacific sardine stock off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California.
Learn More♻️Proposed CERCLA De Minimis Contributor Settlement for Environmental Compliance
In accordance with of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA), notice is hereby given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 7, of a proposed CERCLA De Minimis Contributor Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent, with Allied Plastics LLC, Cascade Asset Management LLC, OmniSource LLC, Schupan Recycling a/k/a Schupan & Sons Inc., and Universal Recycling Technologies LLC. This agreement pertains to the Recycletronics--Akron Farm Facility Superfund Site located at 16998 160 St., Akron, Iowa.
Learn More💧New York Public Water System Program Revision Impact Analysis
Public notice is hereby given that the state of New York has revised its approved Public Water System Supervision Program. New York has adopted drinking water regulations for the Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule. The EPA has determined that New York's revised regulations meet all minimum federal requirements, and that they are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, the EPA has decided to tentatively approve the State program revisions. All interested parties may request a public hearing or submit comments.
Learn More🔋Lithionics Battery FTZ Production Activity Notification
Lithionics Battery, LLC has submitted a notification for proposed production activities within Foreign-Trade Zone 193C in Clearwater, Florida. The proposal includes manufacturing lithium-ion battery systems and related components, with potential duty benefits detailed in the submission. Public comments are invited before the specified deadline.
Learn More🌊NOAA Seeks Public-Private Partnerships for Ocean Observing Systems
NOAA recognizes the pivotal roles of academia and industry in driving competition, innovation, and efficiency through strategic public-private partnerships. This RFI is soliciting information from organizations across these various sectors to assess interest and capability for adopting the long-term operation and sustainment of mature global observing systems--or elements of these observing systems (e.g., deployments, data management, etc.). This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or solicitation for a contract or grant award, nor does it obligate the Government in any way. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with responding to this request.
Learn More🏦Regulatory Notice on Bank Holding Company Mergers & Acquisitions
This notice from the Federal Reserve System outlines various bank holding companies seeking approval for formations, acquisitions, and mergers. It invites public comment on these proposals, emphasizes compliance with the Bank Holding Company Act, and details the application process, including required disclosures and deadlines for public input.
Learn More🌊Notice of Application for Non-Capacity License Amendment
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted for filing an application from Pacific Gas & Electric Company for a non-capacity license amendment related to the Mokelumne River Hydroelectric Project. The notice invites public comments, motions to intervene, and responses from federal, state, and local agencies regarding the proposed project enhancements to mitigate environmental impacts.
Learn More💧Notice of Application for Hydroelectric Project Licensing in RI
The Department of Energy's notice details the application for the Elizabeth Webbing Falls Hydroelectric Project, filed by One Drop Hydro, LLC. It outlines procedural steps, deadlines for study requests, and compliance requirements for environmental impact assessments, inviting stakeholder participation in the licensing process.
Learn More💰NIH Closed Meetings for Grant Applications
The Department of Health and Human Services announces closed meetings of the Center for Scientific Review to evaluate grant applications. These sessions are essential for assessing funding proposals in health research, emphasizing confidential discussions surrounding potential financial support for innovative projects in the biomedical field.
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