🎣SEDAR 84 Workshop on Caribbean Fisheries Stock Assessment
The SEDAR 84 assessment process of U.S. Caribbean Yellowtail Snapper and Stoplight Parrotfish will consist of a Data Workshop, a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More🏢GSA to Revise Federal Management Regulation on Sustainable Siting
GSA plans to issue a final rule revising the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2023-102-1, "Designation of Authority and Sustainable Siting" published on April 22, 2024.
Learn More🐟Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Public Meeting April 2025
A sub-panel of the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils' Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs) will hold a meeting.
Learn More🎣Overview of Exempted Fishing Permit Applications in Domestic Fisheries
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 a federally permitted fishing vessel to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI). 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🐟SEDAR 94 Webinar Notice on Florida Hogfish Assessment
The SEDAR 94 assessment process of Florida hogfish will consist of a Data Workshop, and a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More🚚EPA's SmartWay Partnership ICR Renewal and Business Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), SmartWay Transport Partnership (EPA ICR Number 2265.05, OMB Control Number 2060-0663) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through March 31, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register filed on December 11, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🐟2025 Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Fishery Specifications and Impact
NMFS proposes specifications for the 2025 Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils. This action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels for the spiny dogfish fishery to prevent overfishing while enabling optimum yield, using the best scientific information available. This document also informs the public of the proposed fishery specifications and provides an opportunity for comment.
Learn More🎣Notice for Exempted Fishing Permits under Magnuson-Stevens Act
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 Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF). 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🎣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🎣Amendment 23 to CPS Fishery Management Plan Impacting Fisheries
The Pacific Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 23 to the Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for review by the Secretary of Commerce. If approved, Amendment 23 would implement a revised rebuilding plan for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine. This proposed amendment is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act or MSA), the CPS FMP, and other applicable laws. NMFS will consider public comments in deciding whether to approve, disapprove, or partially approve Amendment 23. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, NMFS also announces the availability of a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the potential effects of the associated proposed amendment.
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