🎣Public Hearings on Trawl Catch Share Program by Pacific Council
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will convene two public hearings regarding the trawl catch share program review.
Learn More🎣NOAA Requests Comments on Fishery Data Collection Requirements
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🦈Public Meeting Notice for SEDAR 101 on Sandbar Sharks
The SEDAR 101 assessment process of HMS sandbar sharks will consist of a Data Workshop, an Assessment Workshop and a Center for Independent Experts (CIE) Desk Review. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More🦭Notice of Permit Application for Marine Mammal Research by NOAA
Notice is hereby given that Daniel Costa, Ph.D., University of California at Santa Cruz, 130 McAlister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on California sea lions (Zalophus californianus).
Learn More🎣North Pacific Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Notice
The Center of Independent Experts (CIE) review of the Eastern Bering Sea walleye pollock stock assessment will be held in May.
Learn More🐟Pacific Fishery Management Council Announces Stock Assessment Meetings
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will convene three Stock Assessment Review (STAR) Panel meetings to review 2025 stock assessments for yellowtail rockfish in the area North of 40[deg]10' N, latitude, chilipepper rockfish, quillback rockfish off California, rougheye/blackspotted rockfish, and sablefish. The meetings will be co-hosted by the NMFS Northwest and Southwest Fisheries Science Centers. STAR panel meetings are open to the public and being conducted in person with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote listening and public comment.
Learn More🎣New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Announcement
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is holding a public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) Subpanel via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
Learn More🎣Notice of South Atlantic Red Snapper Data Workshop
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🐟Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting on Fisheries Regulations
The MAFMC will hold a public webinar meeting of its Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) Advisory Panel. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for agenda details.
Learn More🎣Overview of High Seas Fishing Permit Application Regulations
The Department of Commerce, through NOAA, seeks public comment on the information collection related to fishing permits for U.S. vessels operating on the high seas. This includes applications for permits, logbook reporting, and vessel marking. The notice aims to assess reporting requirements and gather feedback to optimize the regulatory process while ensuring compliance with the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act.
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