🐋Regulatory Notice on Marine Mammal Research Permit Applications
Notice is hereby given that Iain Kerr, D.H.L., Ocean Alliance, 32 Horton Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals.
Learn More🐬Notice of Marine Mammal and Endangered Species Permits and Implications
Notice is hereby given that permits, permit amendments, and permit modifications have been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable.
Learn More🐟Notice of Public Meeting
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its advisory panels via webinar to address Executive Order Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.
Learn More🐬Applications & Reporting Requirements for Marine Mammal Protection
The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, announces a request for public comments regarding applications and reporting requirements related to the incidental taking of marine mammals. This extension under the Marine Mammal Protection Act aims to assess and revise current information collection processes, impacting various industries and activities that may affect marine mammal populations.
Learn More🎣Caribbean Fishery Management Council Hybrid Meeting Overview
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) will hold the 187th public hybrid meeting to address the items contained in the tentative agenda included in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More🚀Compliance Notice
The Department of Commerce, through NOAA, seeks public comment on the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) information collection request. This system aims to enhance space situational awareness and safety by requiring spacecraft operators and national governments to register and provide relevant operational details. The proposed data collection aims to support global spaceflight safety and sustainability.
Learn More🎣Western Pacific Fishery Management Council Public Meetings Notice
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee (FDCRC) and FDCRC Technical Subcommittee to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region.
Learn More🎣Key Public Meetings on 2025 Fisheries Management Assessments Announced
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) Groundfish Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will convene an in-person meeting to review 2025 groundfish stock assessments. The full SSC will convene an advance virtual meeting to review the recommendations of the SSC Groundfish Subcommittee for a subset of 2025 groundfish stock assessments, in addition to those reviewed during the September Pacific Council meeting. Both the full SSC and the SSC Groundfish Subcommittee meetings are open to the public with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote listening and public comment.
Learn More🦭Notice of Marine Mammals Research Permit Application by NOAA
Notice is hereby given that NMFS Marine Mammal Laboratory, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (Responsible Party: John Bengtson, Ph.D.), has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on pinnipeds.
Learn More🎣NMFS Seeks Comments on Exempted Fishing Permit for Pacific Sardine
The Regional Administrator, West Coast Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an exempted fishing permit (EFP) application warrants further consideration. This application, from the California Wetfish Producers Association (CWPA), requests an exemption from the expected prohibition on primary directed fishing for Pacific sardine during the 2025-2026 fishing year as part of industry-based scientific research. NMFS requests public comment on this application.
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