AFTER TWO LARGE ANNUAL GAINS, RATE OF ATMOSPHERIC CO2 INCREASE RETURNS TO AVERAGE, NOAA REPORTS March 31, 2005  A spike in the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere between 2001 and 2003 appears to be a temporary phenomenon and apparently does not indicate a quickening build-up of the gas in the atmosphere, […]
FF-25-2005 PROCLAMATIONRE: BLACK SEA BASS – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS – ATLANTIC OCEANPreston P. Pate, Jr., Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at 12:01 A.M, Saturday, April 2, 2005, the following restrictions will apply to the commercial black sea bass fishery north of Cape Hatteras (35° 15’N. Latitude):I. SIZE LIMITIt is unlawful to […]
PROCLAMATIONRE: FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS – ATLANTIC OCEANPreston P. Pate, Jr., Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at 12:01 A.M., Saturday, April 2, 2005, the following restrictions will apply to the commercial flounder fishery:I. TRIP LIMITSDuring the period beginning at 12:01 A.M. Saturday, April 2, 2005 and ending at 6:00 P.M. […]
2005 Quotas and Effort Controls Proposed for Bluefin Tuna NOAA Fisheries Service has proposed initial 2005 fishing year specifications for the Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery to set quotas for each of the established domestic fishing categories and to set General category effort controls. The proposed measures would be in effect for the 2005 fishing year […]
New Bycatch Reduction Research Proposed for Longline Fishery Six operators of pelagic longline vessels have requested Exempted Fishing Permits to conduct bycatch reduction research in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The experiments would compare bycatch of juvenile fish inside and outside existing closed areas to test the effectiveness of new techniques and gear modifications. […]
Environmental Protection Agency Requests Input on Pesticide Research The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed some updates and revisions to its data requirements for the registration of pesticide products. As part of this rulemaking, EPA is seeking input on research areas that may be necessary to effectively characterize potential risks to endangered species from pesticide […]
New Authorization Proposed for Agencies Assisting Stranded Endangered Sea Turtles A new proposed rule would allow any agent or employee of NOAA FisheriesService, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Coast Guard, or any other Federal land or water management agency, or any agent or employee of a state agency responsible for fish and […]
NOAA Web Page Explains Authorizations and Permits for Protected Species NOAA Fisheries Service has launched a new Web page to help prospective applicants determine what authorizations they may need under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). After users answer several yes/no questions, the Web site lists required permits/authorizations and provides […]
Habitat and Water Quality Committee The Habitat and Water Quality Committee will meet on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Washington Regional Office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC. The Committee will discuss the Krimmel, Pasquotank County permit elevation, and will also receive updates […]
Marine Fisheries Commission Finfish Advisory Committee The Marine Fisheries Commission Finfish Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be at the Washington Civic Center, located at 110 N Gladden Street, Washington, NC.The Committee will review proposed rules by the federal government concerning interaction of fisheries and whales. […]
