⛏️Public Hearings on Deep Seabed Mining Regulation Revisions
NOAA will hold two virtual public hearings, on September 3, 2025, and on September 4, 2025, to receive oral comments on the July 7, 2025, proposed rule for revisions to the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA or the Act) regulations. DSHMRA charges NOAA with the responsibility for issuing licenses for exploration and permits for commercial recovery of polymetallic nodules from the deep seabed in areas beyond national jurisdiction and promulgating regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act. Additionally, the Act requires that NOAA hold a public hearing for proposed changes to the DSHMRA regulations. The July 7, 2025, proposed rule noted that NOAA will hold one virtual public hearing on the proposed changes to the DSHMRA regulations on a date, time, and virtual location to be determined, which will be published in the Federal Register and posted on NOAA's Deep Seabed Mining website.
Learn More🐟Notice on Endangered Species and Hatchery Operations Compliance
Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received applications for renewal of two enhancement permit applications pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for hatchery operations rearing and releasing Snake River Fall-run Chinook salmon in the Snake River basin of Idaho. The applications are in the form of two existing hatchery and genetic management plans (HGMPs), and two addendums. This new addendum and the associated prior documents describe programs operated by the Nez Perce Tribe (NPT), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), and funded by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) through the Lower Snake Compensation Plan (LSRCP), Idaho Power Company (IPC), and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This document serves to notify the public of the availability and opportunity to comment on an HGMP and associated Addendums on the proposed hatchery programs.
Learn More🎣Upcoming Pacific Fishery Management Council Public Meetings
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council, Council) will convene webinar meetings of its Groundfish Advisory Subpanel (GAP), Groundfish Management Team (GMT), Ecosystem Working Group (EWG), Ecosystem Advisory Subpanel (EAS), Salmon Technical Team (STT), Salmon Advisory Subpanel (SAS), Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel (CPSAS), Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team (CPSMT), Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel (HMSAS), Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT), Habitat Committee (HC), and the Fisheries Innovation Workgroup (FIW) (hereafter "advisory bodies") to discuss items on the Pacific Council's September Council meeting agenda as detailed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. The FIW will also discuss items related to the Pacific Council's November Council meeting agenda. These meetings are open to the public.
Learn More🚨Emergency Beacon Registration Compliance and Business Implications
The Department of Commerce's Notice discusses the need for businesses to register emergency beacons with NOAA, the details of which are essential for efficient search and rescue operations. It highlights updates to registration forms, including new data requirements and improved instructions for various types of beacons used in emergencies.
Learn More🎣SEDAR 100 Data Workshop for Gulf Gray Triggerfish Notice
The SEDAR 100 assessment process of Gulf gray triggerfish will consist of a Data Workshop, a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More🎣Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Spiny Dogfish Advisory Panel will hold two public meetings.
Learn More🐟Request for Nominations to Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Committee
NMFS is seeking nominations for qualified individuals to be appointed to serve as members of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Consultative Committee. The purpose of this body is to ensure that the interests of U.S. stakeholders are considered in the development of positions and policy relative to U.S. participation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO). Self-nominations will be accepted.
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🐋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