# National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 104 documents across 24 days of the archive, 21 of them final rules. The five most recent days are below. [HTML](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/) · [the long-form archive](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/archive.md) · [the daily issue](https://downstream.sh/daily/index.md) ## Dates this agency has set that have not yet arrived | Date | Offset | What | Document | Agency | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Comments close | [Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/28/2026-17616/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-reallocation-of-pacific-cod-in-the-bering-sea) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Takes effect | [Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Office of Naval Research's Arctic Research Activities in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas (Year 9)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/2026-18459/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-16 | +5d | Comments close | [Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Issuance of an Exploration License to The Metals Company USA, LLC for “USA-B” (EISX-006-48-2CM-1779948024)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/17/2026-16722/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-proposed-issuance-of-an) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-17 | +6d | Comments close | [Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Marine Structure Maintenance and Pile Replacement Program in Puget Sound, Washington](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/18/2026-16817/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-18 | +7d | Comments close | [Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Oregon Department of Transportation's Yaquina Bay Dolphin Replacement Project in Newport, Oregon](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-18024/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-21 | +10d | Comments close | [Marine Mammals; File No. 26329](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/21/2026-17153/marine-mammals-file-no-26329) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-21 | +10d | Comments close | [Marine Mammals; File No. 29892](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/21/2026-17107/marine-mammals-file-no-29892) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-23 | +12d | Comments close | [Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Seward Cruise Ship Passenger Dock and Terminal Facility Project in Seward, Alaska](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/08/2026-18189/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-24 | +13d | Comments close | [Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Extension of the Commercial Shrimp Permit Moratorium in the Gulf of America](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/25/2026-17300/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-america-and-south-atlantic-extension-of-the-commercial-shrimp) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-28 | +17d | Takes effect | [Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Monkfish; Framework Adjustment 17](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17500/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-monkfish-framework-adjustment-17) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-28 | +17d | Comments close | [Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Year 1 of the Bremerton Waterfront Infrastructure Improvements Project in Puget Sound, Washington](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/28/2026-17614/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-year) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-09-28 | +17d | Comments close | [Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting, September 28, and 29, 2026](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18315/hydrographic-services-review-panel-meeting-september-28-and-29-2026) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-01 | +20d | Takes effect | [Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of America](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/18/2026-16815/taking-and-importing-marine-mammals-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-geophysical-surveys-related) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-05 | +24d | Comments close | [Notice of Mission Authorization Pilot Program](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-17016/notice-of-mission-authorization-pilot-program) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-05 | +24d | Comments close | [Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan; Modify Pacific Halibut Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Vessel Use Caps in IFQ Regulatory Areas 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, and 4E](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-18031/pacific-halibut-fisheries-catch-sharing-plan-modify-pacific-halibut-individual-fishing-quota-ifq) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-08 | +27d | Comments close | [Marine Mammals; File No. 29915](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/08/2026-18236/marine-mammals-file-no-29915) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-13 | +32d | Comments close | [Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Implementation of Vessel Speed Restrictions To Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions With North Atlantic Right Whales](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/12/2026-16395/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-13 | +32d | Comments close | [Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Diving Program](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/12/2026-16394/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-13 | +32d | Comments close | [Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Revisions to Fishing Gear Regulations](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16591/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-revisions-to-fishing-gear-regulations) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-13 | +32d | Comments close | [Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; 2027 Red Grouper Commercial Quota Retention](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/2026-18484/reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-america-2027-red-grouper-commercial-quota-retention) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-13 | +32d | Comments close | [Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the PetroMarine Services Juneau Rock Dump Terminal Reconstruction Project, Juneau, Alaska](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/2026-18458/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-13 | +32d | Comments close | [Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Northeast Fisheries Science Center Fisheries and Ecosystem Research](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18613/taking-and-importing-marine-mammals-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-northeast-fisheries-science) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-13 | +32d | Takes effect | [Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Greater Atlantic Region Catch Share Cost Recovery Program Updates](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18607/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-greater-atlantic-region-catch-share-cost-recovery) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-16 | +35d | Comments close | [Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Analysis Assessing Potential Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan To Reduce Mortality and Serious Injury of Large Whales in Commercial Trap/Pot and Gillnet Fisheries Along the U.S. East Coast](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/17/2026-16756/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-analysis-assessing-potential-modifications-to-the) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-10-19 | +38d | Comments close | [Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of Receipt of Consolidated Application for Deep Seabed Mining Exploration License and Commercial Recovery Permit and Announcement of Public Comment Period and Virtual Public Hearing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/19/2026-16869/deep-seabed-mining-notice-of-receipt-of-consolidated-application-for-deep-seabed-mining-exploration) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-11-02 | +52d | Comments close | [Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Evaluations of Coastal Zone Management Act Programs-State Coastal Management Programs and National Estuarine Research Reserves](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-18095/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2026-11-03 | +53d | Comments close | [Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18178/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2027-06-30 | +292d | Takes effect | [Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of America](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18142/taking-and-importing-marine-mammals-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-geophysical-surveys-related) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2027-07-09 | +301d | Takes effect | [Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project in Washington](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/26/2026-17391/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | | 2030-08-31 | +1450d | Takes effect | [Endangered Species; File No. 21316](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17938/endangered-species-file-no-21316) | Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | ## 11 September 2026 — 6 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-11.md) > NOAA published 6 documents including rules on bluefish quota transfers, catch share cost recovery programs, and Alaska rockfish retention restrictions, plus notices on marine mammal permits and incidental taking authorizations. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/#s-2026-09-11 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer From New Jersey to North Carolina *Rule* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS announces that the State of New Jersey is transferring a portion of their 2026 commercial bluefish quota to the State of North Carolina. This quota adjustment is necessary to comply with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised 2026 commercial bluefish quotas for New Jersey and North Carolina. - **Takes effect** 10 September 2026 (1 days ago) 91 FR 57803 · FR Doc. 2026-18623 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18623.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18623/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-bluefish-fishery-quota-transfer-from-new-jersey) ### Marine Mammals and Endangered Species *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Notice is hereby given that permits have been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable. 91 FR 57862 · FR Doc. 2026-18621 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18621.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18621/marine-mammals-and-endangered-species) ### Endangered Species; File No. 29126; Correction *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration On July 1, 2026, a notice was published in the Federal Register announcing that NMFS had received an application for a permit (File No. 29126) from the Florida Sea Grant, P.O. Box 7640, St. Thomas, VI 00801 [Responsible Party: Logan Williams]. Due to a change in the applicant, that document doesn't reflect the current applicant and address. This document corrects this error. All other information is unchanged. 91 FR 57862 · FR Doc. 2026-18619 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18619.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18619/endangered-species-file-no-29126-correction) ### Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Northeast Fisheries Science Center Fisheries and Ecosystem Research *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS has received a request from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to fisheries and ecosystem research in the Atlantic Ocean over the course of 5-years from the date of issuance. Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of the NEFSC's request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals. NMFS invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on the NEFSC's application and request. - **Comments close** 13 October 2026 (in 32 days) 91 FR 57863 · FR Doc. 2026-18613 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18613.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18613/taking-and-importing-marine-mammals-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-northeast-fisheries-science) ### Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Greater Atlantic Region Catch Share Cost Recovery Program Updates *Rule* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration This final rule implements regulatory and administrative changes to improve the Greater Atlantic Region's Catch Share Cost Recovery Programs. These updates are intended to simplify regulations and reduce costs for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ), Golden Tilefish IFQ, and Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) fisheries. This action will result in improved administration and management of the Atlantic sea scallop, golden tilefish, and Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries. - **Takes effect** 13 October 2026 (in 32 days) 91 FR 57804 · FR Doc. 2026-18607 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18607.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18607/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-greater-atlantic-region-catch-share-cost-recovery) ### Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Blackspotted and Rougheye Rockfish in the Central Aleutian and Western Aleutian Districts of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area *Rule* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS is prohibiting retention of blackspotted and rougheye rockfish in the Central Aleutian and Western Aleutian districts (CAI/ WAI) of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary because the 2026 blackspotted and rougheye rockfish total allowable catch (TAC) in the CAI/WAI of the BSAI will soon be or has been reached. - **Takes effect** 9 September 2026 (2 days ago) 91 FR 57805 · FR Doc. 2026-18583 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18583.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18583/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-blackspotted-and-rougheye-rockfish-in-the) ## 10 September 2026 — 3 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-10.md) > NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service published a proposed rule on red grouper commercial quota retention and two notices regarding marine mammal takes. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/#s-2026-09-10 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; 2027 Red Grouper Commercial Quota Retention *Proposed Rule* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in a framework action under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf (FMP), as prepared by the Gulf Council (Council). If implemented, this proposed rule would withhold a portion of the commercial allocation of Gulf of America (Gulf) red grouper for the 2027 fishing year in anticipation of the upcoming rulemaking to implement Amendment 63 to the FMP (Amendment 63). If implemented by NMFS, Amendment 63 would establish a pilot program for setting aside a portion of the red grouper commercial quota for a quota pool. This proposed rule would withhold a portion of the red grouper commercial quota for the 2027 fishing year in the amount necessary to establish that quota pool. This withheld quota would otherwise be allocated to shareholders in the Individual Fishing Quota program for Gulf grouper and tilefishes (GT-IFQ) program on January 1, 2027. - **Comments close** 13 October 2026 (in 32 days) 91 FR 57532 · FR Doc. 2026-18484 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-10/pdf/2026-18484.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/2026-18484/reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-america-2027-red-grouper-commercial-quota-retention) ### Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Office of Naval Research's Arctic Research Activities in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas (Year 9) *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration In accordance with the 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 Office of Naval Research (ONR) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Arctic Research Activities (ARA) in the Beaufort Sea and eastern Chukchi Sea. - **Takes effect** 14 September 2026 (in 3 days) 91 FR 57547 · FR Doc. 2026-18459 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-10/pdf/2026-18459.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/2026-18459/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the) ### Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the PetroMarine Services Juneau Rock Dump Terminal Reconstruction Project, Juneau, Alaska *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS has received a request from PetroMarine Services (PM) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Juneau International Airport (JNU) Rock Dump Fuel Terminal Reconstruction Project in Juneau, Alaska (AK). Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to take marine mammals incidental to the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization. - **Comments close** 13 October 2026 (in 32 days) 91 FR 57550 · FR Doc. 2026-18458 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-10/pdf/2026-18458.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/2026-18458/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the) ## 9 September 2026 — 5 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-09.md) ### Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area *Rule* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the Western Aleutian district (WAI) of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean perch in the WAI allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery. - **Takes effect** 4 September 2026 (7 days ago) 91 FR 57274 · FR Doc. 2026-18391 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18391.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18391/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-ocean-perch-in-the-western-aleutian) ### Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Schedules for Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Free Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops will be held in October, November, and December of 2026. Certain fishermen and shark dealers are required to attend a workshop to meet regulatory requirements and to maintain valid permits. Specifically, the Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop is mandatory for all federally permitted Atlantic shark dealers. The Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop is mandatory for vessel owners and operators who use bottom longline, pelagic longline, or gillnet gear, and who have also been issued shark or swordfish limited access permits. In addition, NMFS has implemented online recertification workshops for persons who have already taken an in-person training. 91 FR 57317 · FR Doc. 2026-18388 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18388.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18388/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-schedules-for-atlantic-shark-identification-workshops-and) ### Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Notice is hereby given that NMFS issued an incidental take permit (ITP) to Pierce County Planning and Public Works (Pierce County), pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended, for the incidental take of ESA-listed species in Pierce County, Washington. The ITP is issued for a duration of 30 years. The ITP application and Pierce County Planning and Public Works Flood Risk Reduction Structures Maintenance and Operations Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) were submitted to NMFS pursuant to the ESA. NMFS also prepared a final environmental assessment (EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) associated with NMFS' issuance of the ITP for the HCP. 91 FR 57320 · FR Doc. 2026-18381 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18381.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18381/threatened-species-take-of-anadromous-fish) ### Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting, September 28, and 29, 2026 *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA will hold an in-person Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) Federal Advisory Committee public meeting on September 28, and 29, 2026, in Arlington, VA. NOAA will accept public comments in advance and during the public meeting. - **Comments close** 28 September 2026 (in 17 days) 91 FR 57319 · FR Doc. 2026-18315 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18315.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18315/hydrographic-services-review-panel-meeting-september-28-and-29-2026) ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; American Lobster-Annual Trap Transfer Program *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 91 FR 57318 · FR Doc. 2026-18305 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18305.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18305/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for) ## 8 September 2026 — 3 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-08.md) > NOAA published three notices on September 8, 2026 regarding fishery assessments, marine mammal photography permits, and incidental marine mammal takes. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/#s-2026-09-08 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Management Track Assessment for American Plaice and Gulf of Maine Haddock; Public Meeting *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS will convene the Management Track Assessment Peer Review Meeting for the purpose of reviewing American plaice and Gulf of Maine haddock stocks. The Management Track Assessment Peer Review is a formal scientific peer-review process for evaluating and presenting stock assessment results to managers for fish stocks in the offshore U.S. waters of the northwest Atlantic. Assessments are prepared by the lead stock assessment scientist and reviewed by an independent panel of stock assessment experts. The public is invited to attend the presentations and discussions between the review panel and the scientists who have participated in the stock assessment process. 91 FR 57136 · FR Doc. 2026-18254 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-08/pdf/2026-18254.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/08/2026-18254/management-track-assessment-for-american-plaice-and-gulf-of-maine-haddock-public-meeting) ### Marine Mammals; File No. 29915 *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Notice is hereby given that the BBC Natural History and Factual Productions Ltd., Bridgewater House, Counterslip, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6BX (Responsible Party: Briony Jones) has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography on pinnipeds. - **Comments close** 8 October 2026 (in 27 days) 91 FR 57136 · FR Doc. 2026-18236 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-08/pdf/2026-18236.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/08/2026-18236/marine-mammals-file-no-29915) ### Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Seward Cruise Ship Passenger Dock and Terminal Facility Project in Seward, Alaska *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS has received a request from Turnagain Marine Construction (TMC) for the renewal of their currently active incidental harassment authorization (IHA) (hereinafter, the "initial IHA") to take marine mammals incidental to Seward Cruise Ship Passenger Dock and Terminal Facility project in Seward, Alaska. TMC activities will not be completed prior to the IHA's expiration. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), prior to issuing the currently active IHA, NMFS requested comments on both the proposed IHA and the potential for renewing the initial authorization if certain requirements were satisfied. The renewal requirements have been satisfied, and NMFS is now providing an additional 15-day comment period to allow for any additional comments on the proposed renewal not previously provided during the initial 30-day comment period. - **Comments close** 23 September 2026 (in 12 days) 91 FR 57137 · FR Doc. 2026-18189 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-08/pdf/2026-18189.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/08/2026-18189/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to) ## 4 September 2026 — 7 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-04.md) > NOAA published seven notices on September 4, 2026, addressing information collection activities, fishery management council meetings, seafood inspection fees, and marine mammal takings. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/#s-2026-09-04 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Reporting Requirements for the Ocean Salmon Fishery Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 91 FR 56868 · FR Doc. 2026-18180 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18180.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18180/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for) ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 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 information collection request to OMB for review and approval. - **Comments close** 3 November 2026 (in 53 days) 91 FR 56866 · FR Doc. 2026-18178 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18178.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18178/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for) ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Economic Surveys of the Commercial and Charter Harvesting Sectors of Federally Managed Fisheries: Greater Atlantic Region Commercial Fishing Business Cost Survey for 2026 *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 91 FR 56865 · FR Doc. 2026-18177 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18177.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18177/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for) ### North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will meet on Monday, October 5, 2026 through Tuesday, October 13, 2026. 91 FR 56870 · FR Doc. 2026-18165 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18165.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18165/north-pacific-fishery-management-council-public-meeting) ### Notification of Fees for Seafood Inspection Services *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The NMFS Seafood Inspection Program (SIP) is notifying program participants that its fee schedule for fiscal year 2027 will remain as established on November 1, 2022. 91 FR 56864 · FR Doc. 2026-18152 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18152.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18152/notification-of-fees-for-seafood-inspection-services) ### Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of America *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA regulations for taking marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America (GOA), notification is hereby given that NMFS has modified the Letter of Authorization (LOA) issued to Future Energy Consultants (FEC) for the take of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the GOA. - **Takes effect** 30 June 2027 (in 292 days) 91 FR 56866 · FR Doc. 2026-18142 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18142.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18142/taking-and-importing-marine-mammals-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-geophysical-surveys-related) ### Gulf Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting *Notice* — Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The Gulf Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) will hold a 2-day in-person meeting of its Standing Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC). 91 FR 56869 · FR Doc. 2026-18100 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18100.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18100/gulf-fishery-management-council-public-meeting) ## Earlier 19 further days are in the [long-form archive](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/archive.md). ## Ask an assistant instead Everything on this page is also a tool call. 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