Feds Track Fish Catches with High-Tech Precision Probes
Published Date: 3/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Commerce wants your thoughts on a new plan to collect detailed fishery data that helps scientists study fish better. This affects fishermen and researchers who’ll share info about where and when fish are caught. They’re asking for comments for 60 days before making it official, with no new costs expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Fishermen Asked to Share Detailed Catch Data
If you are a fisherman or fishery researcher, the Department of Commerce/NOAA proposes collecting high-resolution spatial and temporal data about where and when fish are caught. The agency is seeking 60 days of public comment before submitting the collection to OMB and states that no new costs are expected.
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