🐟Proposed Exempted Fishing Permits for Skate Wing Fishing
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The EFP would allow federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs.
Learn More🐟Closure of Southern New England Trophy Fishery for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
NMFS closes the Angling category southern New England area fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy" (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 centimeters (cm)) curved fork length or greater)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT). The southern New England area trophy fishery is defined as south of 42[deg] N lat. and north of 39[deg]18' N lat. This action applies to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally.
Learn More🐢Business Implications of NOAA's Endangered Species Act Permit Regulations
The Department of Commerce, through NOAA, seeks public comments on information collection for research and enhancement permits under the Endangered Species Act. This includes applications and reporting for activities affecting endangered species, following guidelines established for environmental protection and conservation efforts.
Learn More🐟NOAA Tuna Tracking Program Compliance and Information Collection
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Learn More🐋Incidental Take Authorization for Marine Mammals in Alaska Railroad Project
In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Seward Freight Dock construction project in Seward, Alaska.
Learn More🎣Public Meeting Notice
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) will hold an online meeting that is open to the public.
Learn More🐟Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Announces Public Meetings
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings of the Council.
Learn More🐬Business Implications of Marine Mammal Protection Act Permit Amendment
Notice is hereby given that Douglas Nowacek, Ph.D., Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University Marine Laboratory, 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd., Beaufort, NC 28516, has been issued a minor amendment to Scientific Research Permit No. 22156-05.
Learn More🐟South Atlantic Red Snapper Assessment - Public Meeting Notice
The SEDAR 90 assessment process of South Atlantic Red Snapper will consist of a Data Workshop, and a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More🌊NOAA Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting - Engage Stakeholders
NOAA will hold a virtual Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) Federal Advisory Committee public meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2025. NOAA will accept public comments in advance and during the virtual meeting.
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