Scientists Fish for Special NOAA Permissions Again
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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Summary
NOAA is asking to keep collecting info from scientists and fishers who want special permission to do research, fish differently, or teach about fishing. About 246 people spend time filling out forms, and NOAA wants to keep this process going without changes. They’re giving the public 30 more days to share thoughts before final approval, with no new costs or big changes expected.
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