30A turns trash into T-shirts

A small business in South Walton County has discovered a profitable way to deal with plastic garbage in the Gulf of Mexico.

They are making t-shirts out of them.

Last year, a company called 30A began making T-shirts and other beach apparel from recycled plastic water bottles – you can see their work at 30Agear.com

Their 30A Dumpster Diver shirts is made from approximately eight 16-ounce plastic bottles.

So far the company has sold over125,000 Dumpster Diver shirts, and have recycled 1 million plastic bottles that would have otherwise ended up in landfills or waterways.

30A's line of eco-friendly apparel is being sold in over 150 retail locations nationwide, including Washington State, Minnesota, Texas; and New Hampshire.

The recycled yarn is made in the U.S.A., and 30A prints their eco-friendly shirts in Santa Rosa Beach.

30A's Dumpster Diver apparel line currently features 9 different colors, over 30 designs and a variety of styles, including T-shirts, V-necks, tank tops, slouches, beach cover-ups and more.

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Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate are now retired as Hurricane names

You won't have to worry about hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate any more.

Those Hurricane names have been retired after the damage the 4 storms did during the 2017 hurricane season.

Atlantic hurricane and tropical storm name lists repeat every six years, unless one is so destructive that the name is retired from future lists.

That decision is made by the World Meteorological Organization's Hurricane Committee.

This year's season will kick off with Albert and Beryl, and if the forecasts are correct we could see storms named Michael and Nadine this year.

Lets hope we don't make it to William.

Hurricane Season is getting close, it officially begins on June the 1^st, though forecasters feel we could see some storm formation before the season officially starts.

Either way this is a good time to begin preparing by creating you hurricane survival kit and checking your insurance coverage to make sure its adequate for storm season.

And if you don't have an evacuation re-entry tag for your car, you need to stop by the Emergency Management Office at the Apalachicola Airport to get that taken care of. 

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Come out to Sopchoppy on Saturday for plenty of Worm Gruntin!

 The City of Sopchoppy will hold its 18^th annual Worm Grunting Festival tomorrow.

Worm grunting is an old practice, where a rasp is run over the top of a wooden stake which has been driven into the ground.

The vibrations caused by the rasp running over the top of the stake actually causes earthworms to crawl out of the ground, where they can be picked up to use as bait.

The practice was highlighted on an episode of the “Dirty Jobs” TV show.

The festival begins at 8 Saturday morning with a 5K run with the worms.

The arts and crafts and food vendors will open at 9.

For those of you who want to see worm gruntin’ in action, you need to be in Sopchoppy by 10, the kids competition will start at 10:30.

There will also be a horseshoe championship at the festival as well as a bait casting competition and a hula hoop contest.

Throughout the afternoon and night there will be live music from 6 different bands.

Even more bands will perform at night when the festival becomes a street dance from 7 to 10 called the Worm Grunters Ball.

You can get a full list of activities and performers on-line at www.wormgruntinfestival.com

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Wakulla County Seeking Member to Serve on the Code Enforcement Board

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FRANKLIN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY PET OF THE WEEK

BART is a beautiful 1 yr old Yellow Lab/German Shepherd mix. He is a social and sweet dog who loves cats. Bart loves his walks and has gained a lot of confidence and trust during his time with us. He needs a home with someone willing to continue his training and confidence building. If you are that person, we invite you to come to the Humane Society to meet this special boy!

Volunteers are desperately needed to socialize all of our dogs and

cats. We are always looking for people willing to bring one of our

animals into their home to be fostered for various needs. Anytime you

can spare would be greatly appreciated.

Call Karen at 670-8417 for more details or visit the Franklin County

Humane Society at 244 State Road 65 in Eastpoint. You may logon to

the website at www.forgottenpets.org to see more of our adoptable

pets.

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UPDATE: Florida National Scenic Trail will be closed in Bradwell Bay today and tomorrow due to prescribed burning operations

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 13, 2018—The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning in the Bradwell Bay Wilderness on the Apalachicola National Forest. As a result, the Florida National Scenic Trail will be closed in the wilderness today and tomorrow. The 4,957 acre prescribed burn will take place in Wakulla County in the northern half of the Bradwell Bay Wilderness south of Forest Highway 13 between Forest Roads 314 and 348. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires. People are reminded that the smoke they may see today and tomorrow in this vicinity is not coming from a wildfire. Motorists are cautioned to drive slowly with lights on while traveling in smoky areas. Drivers should be particularly cautious in areas where prescribed fires have taken place when it is foggy. Morning fog can mix with smoke and decrease visibility further.  This is one of many prescribed burns the Apalachicola National Forest is doing during the 2018 prescribed burning season. Today’s burn is in burn units 323, 324 and 325 (see the Apalachicola’s planned burn map):https://goo.gl/2TZoZL

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Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce E-newsletter for April the 13th

   Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce E-newsletter for April the 13th by Michael Allen on Scribd

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Red tide was found in background concentrations in two water sample taken from Gulf County this week

Red tide was found in background concentrations in two water sample taken from Gulf County this week.

According to the state's midweek red tide report, there were two positive samples found in Gulf County and one in Bay county so far this week.

The report does not specify from which water the samples were collected.

Red Tide is an organism that in large enough concentrations releases a neurotoxin that can kill fish and even affect humans with eye, nose and throat irritation.

In 2015 a persistent red tide bloom decimated the scallop population in St. Joe Bay.

Researchers are still working to restore the bay scallop population in Gulf County.

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FWC Law Enforcement Weekly Report March 23, 2018 through March 29, 2018

(Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.) FWC   Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report March 23, 2018 through March 29, 2018 This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Patrol, Protect, Preserve NORTHWEST REGION CASES FRANKLIN COUNTY Officer Pestka was conducting patrols in the Eastpoint area and observed a vessel returning from harvesting oysters. A resource inspection found the subject to be in possession of undersized oysters. After counting and measuring each individual oyster, she determined the bag contained 62% undersized oysters. Officer Pestka cited the subject and returned the oysters to the water alive. OKALOOSA COUNTY Officer Corbin was on land patrol off Highway 98 on Okaloosa Island and approached a public access parking lot and observed a white van stuck in the protected sand dunes. The driver drove the van off the parking lot and over a parking stop block to access the beach. The vehicle’s rear bumper, was almost touching the ground, and its rear tires and axle were buried in the sand from attempting to get unstuck. The vehicle created a large hole and had driven over vegetation in the sand dunes. The vehicle had also driven over vegetation to get to its location causing damage to the vegetation. The driver was issued a notice to appear citation for driving on coastal dunes or vegetation and damage to public lands. Officer Corbin was on vessel patrol conducting boating safety inspections in the Destin Harbor and observed a 28-foot Chaparral vessel displaying no vessel registration or decal. The vessel’s stern displayed a hailing port of Destin, Florida. The operator was issued a notice to appear citation for no vessel registration. Officer Corbin was on vessel patrol conducting boating safety inspections near the entrance to Destin Harbor and officer observed two kayaks, both occupied with an adult and a small child. The life jackets on the children were oversized and not fitting properly. An inspection of the children’s life jackets showed they were U.S. Coast Guard rated for individuals 90 pounds and above. Both children were under 65 pounds. Both kayaks were rented. Due to rough seas and a strong current, Officer Corbin assisted both kayaks in getting back to the dock. The owners of the rental company met Officer Corbin and the renters at the dock. The owners admitted they did not have youth size life jackets for the children. The officer conducted a livery inspection and determined the business was in violation of several statutes and rules. The owner was issued a notice to appear citation for renting a vessel without the proper safety equipment, person providing pre-rental/pre-ride instructions has not completed approved safety course, and boating safety information not properly displayed at livery. Officer Jarvis responded to a boating accident in the Destin Pass. An operator of a rented personal watercraft (PWC) was ejected off the PWC by rough seas/waves. The operator was separated from the PWC. Good Samaritans from the shore assisted the operator back to the beach. For precautionary measures, the operator was taken to a local hospital and later released with no injuries. WAKULLA COUNTY On opening morning of spring turkey season, Officer Hofheinz was working a baited site that had been located. On approach, he heard two subjects using turkey calls as they were actively hunting. The subjects were found to be actively hunting within 60 yards of the baited site and both were cited accordingly. WALTON COUNTY Officer White located two subjects turkey hunting in a closed portion of Eglin Wildlife Management Area. The subjects had previously been told at an Eglin check station that the area they were in was closed for the day due to an active military mission. Both subjects were charged for entering the closed area and Eglin Security Forces personnel issued a suspension from Eglin property.

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District names Beshears its inaugural 'Springs Champion'

HAVANA - State Representative Halsey Beshears was named the inaugural winner of the "Springs Champion" award on Thursday by the Governing Board of the Northwest Florida Water Management District. The award will be presented annually to recognize individuals who make significant contributions toward the restoration and protection of the springs in northwest Florida. "As we began the process of selecting a winner for this award, Rep. Beshears' name quickly rose to the top based on his tireless support for this Board's and Governor Scott's efforts to restore springs throughout northwest Florida," said George Roberts, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Northwest Florida Water Management District. "Thanks to his work with Governor Scott, the Florida Legislature, and DEP Secretary Valenstein, we have seen nearly $71 million committed to restoring and protecting northwest Florida's springs in the last five years." Rep. Beshears' district includes Calhoun, Gulf, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, and Lafayette counties. Among the highlights of springs projects in Rep. Beshears' district in 2017-2018 are: Funding for septic-to-sewer projects for the protection of Wakulla Spring Funding for land acquisitions for the protection of Wakulla Spring Funding for the restoration and improvements at recently acquired Horn Spring, a second magnitude spring near Natural Bridge State Park Funding for the continued development of Minimum Flows and Minimum Levels for St. Marks Rise and Wakulla and Sally Ward springs "There are plenty of 'Springs Champions' who share my passion for the health and well-being of the springs in northwest Florida," Rep. Beshears said. "I appreciate the opportunity to work with springs champions such as Governor Scott, Secretary Valenstein, and the Governing Board and staff of the water management district." Rep. Beshears was presented with a "Springs Champion" bowl with a permanent nameplate memorializing his selection as the 2018 winner. The bowl will remain on display at the Northwest Florida Water Management District's headquarters.

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State Senator Bill Montford recognizes Franklin County volunteers

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If you are looking for work, the Gulf Correctional Institution in Wewahitchka is hiring.

If you are looking for work, the Gulf Correctional Institution in Wewahitchka is hiring.

If you would like to find out more about the types of jobs that are available, there will be a 1 day hiring event on Friday in Panama City.

The event will be held at the CareerSource Gulf Coast offices at 623 Hwy 231 in Panama City.

Thehiring event will begin at 9 AM central time.

If you plan to apply for work remember to bring your drivers license and social security card.

You will also need you high school diploma or GED, your birth certificate, your residence history for the past 10 years and your employment history for the past 5 years.

And if you would like to take the criminal justice basic abilities test, which is required for employment with the Department of Corrections, you should also bring a 12 dollar money order made payable to the Department of Corrections.

To be eligible to work as a correctional officer you have to be 19 years old and have at least a GED.

If you are already certified in law enforcement you can start working part time immediately – they also pay you while you go to school to get your certification.

Starting pay for a correctional officer is around 32 thousand dollars a year.

The Gulf Correctional Institution does offer a 1000 dollar hiring bonus for new workers.


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Franklin County may allow law enforcement to "boot" illegally parked cars

 Franklin County Commissioners are considering a change to the county's parking ordinance at Alligator Point.

In recent months the sheriff's department has been cracking down on people parking in area they should not and had to tow the vehicles away.

They would like to be able to put boots on the vehicles so they can't be driven away, but the current rules don't allow that.

Instead illegally parked vehicles are towed to Eastpoint or Wakulla County which is a huge expense.

If the county allows the boots, then people could pay their fine on-site, and while they won't be happy about it, they will save the expense of getting their car out of an impound lot.

It will also save people from having to find transportation out of Alligator Point if their vehicle has been towed away.

The County commission will likely schedule a public hearing to discuss the changes, but said they first want to see the new language before scheduling the hearing.

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Franklin County concerned of aquaculture expansion plans

The state of Florida is planning to increase the number of aquaculture leases in Franklin County – and the county commission is not real happy about the way they are going about it.

The state plans to expand the existing leases in Alligator Harbor by 41 acres and add an additional 131 ares of leases in the Ochlockonee Bay.

Both of these sites would be divided into 1.5 acre parcels to be leased out, and the leases would include bottom and water column use.

Lease holders could use the sites to grow oysters or clams.

The state began allowing aquaculture leases in Alligator Harbor in 2002 to allow local seafood workers to grow clams commercially.

A few year later they expanded the program so that lease holders could use the entire water column to grow oysters.

Commissioners have long supported aquaculture, but said there are some issues that need to be addressed.

Their primary concern is that Franklin county commercial fishermen should be given the first selection of the leases before opening them up to out of county fishermen.

The board has also long been concerned about allowing oyster farmers to use the full water column in certain areas of the bay because it can hinder commercial and recreational fishermen and boaters.

Commissioner Cheryl Sanders also pointed out that there needs to be a better boat ramp to service the leases as the current launch sites don't have parking or other amenities needed to support the number of farmers who might begin working there.

Alan Pierce said maybe the state should open up the old FSU Marine Lab property at Alligator Point which is now state owned so lease holders can use that space to launch their boats.

He said that would take the pressure off the county to provide a better boat ramp.

Commissioners agreed to write a letter to state officials voicing their concerns though they don't hold much hope that their concerns will be listened to.

They also agreed to have the county attorney investigate whether the county could file suit against the state to slow down the approval process until the county's concerns are addressed.

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Wakulla Chamber ENews

Thank you to our 2018 Low Country Boil Sponsors: The weather was dreadful but luckily the rain cleared just in time and the Wakulla County Chamber successfully hosted another awesome Low County Boil.  This makes it our 8th annual event, presented by Capital City Bank.  Once again, Panacea Oyster Co-op gave us a sampling of much enjoyed Wakulla grown oysters; what a treat!  If you have ever hosted an event, you understand the many hours of pre-planning it takes to make sure every detail is covered, everyone knows what they are expected to do and that you plan properly to make sure there is enough food and drink.  Our Chamber Special Events Committee shines more Welcome New Members Double Cuz Crawfish - Sunshine and Jim Tartt 850.519.7333 https://www.facebook.com/Double-Cuz-Crawfish-183088492481909/ BNI of NW Florida - Karen D. Ellis 850.765.1543 http://bni-nwflorida.com/en-US/index Wakulla Economic Development Council at Work We wanted to share this Business in Focus Magazine article, sharing our EDC working to showcase Wakulla County. More is currently in the works. If you or your company is interested in economic development and you would like to be a member of Wakulla EDC give us a call 926.1848.  Local Entertainment Well Worn Soles will perform at New Posh, 3079 Crawfordville Hwy. 7:30 this Friday Weekly - Walk with a Doc Join us for Walk with a Doc in Wakulla Co on Tuesdays at 5:30 (Crawfordville) and Thursdays at 5pm (Panacea).  Each walk will kick off with a short health talk followed by walking on the loops.  There is no requirement to walk any specific distance.  All are welcome. flyer FSUCML – Conservation Lecture Series  by Dr. Walter Tchinkel, Ph.D, R.O. Lawton Professor FSU Department Of Biological Science Thursday, April 12, 2018 From 7pm to 8pm at 3618 Coastal Highway 98 St. Teresa  Our region is home to over 100 species of ants, each with its own stories to tell, and each exploiting an ecological opportunity. The natural history and life cycle of a handful of these stories will illustrate the breadth and wonder of the way that these north Florida ants go about their lives. Tis Saturday! TCC/Wakulla Environmental Hops& Half Shells 5K Run/Walk April 14 The exciting course will take participants on various surfaces and over small obstacles. Perfect for trail runners and walkers alike and a great way to spend a morning in the woods. —Plus— Enjoy free oysters farmed by the TCC WEI’s Oyster Aquaculture Program and free beer (21 or over) post race.  https://www.tcc.fl.edu/about/college/tcc-foundation/foundation-events/hops-half-shells-5k/   Worm Grunting Festival Save the date and your hazardous waste The Annual Wakulla Wildlife Festival  at Wakulla Springs will be held on the third Saturday in April at Wakulla Springs State Park.  The festival is a celebration of outdoor activities and area heritage.  Local musicians, artists, and experts offer festival participants one-of-a-kind experiences, helpful advice, and personal enrichment in a neighborhood family atmosphere.   The festival continues to include the ever-popular premium guided tours, living history demonstrators and children’s activities.  Special Bird of Prey and Reptile Shows presented by the Center for Wildlife Education of Georgia Southern University are always crowd pleasers.  Exhibitors on the main festival grounds will introduce guests to a wide assortment of outdoor activities and provide close encounters with area wildlife.  Bluegrass music will also enliven events on the main festival grounds. Contact Jeff Hugo jeff.hugo@dep.state.fl.us Monthly Networking Luncheon Will be held at Family Coastal Restaurant, Noon, Wednesday, April 25th serving Country and Seafood Buffet and Salad Bar. Seating is limited. Cost: $15 per person. RSVP by replying to this email.   TCC WAKULLA CENTER SAFETY SERIES The Tallahassee Community College Wakulla Center invites business owners, employees, faith-based groups and community members to a free monthly series of vital safety workshops. Learn techniques from our community partners to build confidence in your ability to be prepared anywhere! Friday, April 27 | 1-3 p.m. Cyber security Tips & Tricks provided by Clifford Stokes, Jr., professional information security officer To register email WakullaCenter@tcc.fl.edu or calling (850) 558-3525 TCC Wakulla Center Safety Series Flyer – 2018 Mark your calendar for Sopchoppy 4th of July Celebration!

Disclaimer: The Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce provides this calendar of events as a service to its members and a convenience in the community.  No endorsement of the scheduled events or organizations by the Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce is either expressed or implied.

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NOAA Fisheries FishNews – April 11, 2018

April 11, 2018 HIGHLIGHTS Coral Reef Restoration After the 2017 Hurricanes The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season wrought historic impacts on communities in Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, and on the coral reefs that serve as those communities’ first line of defense. NOAA is working alongside partners and a group of military veterans to study and restore thousands of corals. Learn more about these efforts in a new story map by NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program.  Video: Monitoring Biodiversity in Puget Sound After two and a half years, scientists from the Northwest Fisheries Science Center retrieved three autonomous reef monitoring structures that had been placed at the bottom of Puget Sound near the Nisqually Delta. Check out all the cool critters they found in these diverse "invertebrate hotels" and why they are doing this research. Electronic Monitoring in North Pacific Fisheries When space for human observers is limited and safety a concern, electronic monitoring technologies pose an attractive alternative for gathering data. But reviewing the collected video and still images can be time-consuming and costly. The Alaska Fisheries Science Center is working with NOAA’s Fisheries Information System Program to test ways to automate video analysis for length measurement and species identification. Reminder on Compliance with Seafood Import Monitoring Program Starting this week (April 9), all requirements of the Seafood Import Monitoring Program are in effect. Entry filings for species currently subject to the program that are incomplete or that contain erroneous SIMP data must be corrected or completed before importation may proceed. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in federal law enforcement action by the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement. Compliance Guidance is available online. For technical assistance, contact support at SIMP.Support@noaa.gov or 833-440-6599 (8 am–8 pm EST, Monday–Friday). Alaska Cruise Ships and Seals in Disenchantment Bay Scientists from NOAA Fisheries and the National Park Service are conducting a multiyear study to analyze the impact of tour vessel traffic on harbor seal populations in Disenchantment Bay, near Yakutat, Alaska. They seek to understand whether observed changes in seal abundance and distribution are tied to increases in vessel traffic. West Coast Photos Allow Scientists to Track Killer Whale Health Aerial photos collected by unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) provide a non-invasive way to collect valuable information about Southern Resident killer whales. Analyzing measurements taken from the photos, scientists can track changes in the whales’ body condition and reproductive success over time. Pacific Islands Researchers Head to Field Sites in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands This month, NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette will embark on a 23-day expedition through the main and northwestern Hawaiian Islands to support research and recovery of endangered Hawaiian monk seals and green sea turtles. The ship will deploy research teams and their equipment to establish field camps for the next 4 to 5 months. Humpback Whales of the Mariana Islands When researchers analyzed photos and biopsy samples to track humpback whales between their summer feeding and winter breeding grounds, they were unable to account for many of the individuals in the endangered western North Pacific population. Now scientists think the Mariana Islands may be the site of a previously unknown breeding ground. Southeast Poor Water Quality Impacts Biscayne Bay Economy Concerns about declining water quality in Biscayne Bay (alongside Miami) led NOAA to designate it as a Habitat Focus Area. The Focus Area supports partnerships that will understand and communicate the importance of a healthy bay ecosystem. Recently, NOAA funded a study to assess how the degraded water quality is impacting local businesses.  Santee River Basin Planning for Migratory Fish The Santee River Basin, in North and South Carolina, supports some of the largest populations of migratory fish on the East Coast. NOAA’s Hydropower Program is working with federal, state, tribal, and nongovernmental partners to find ways to reopen upstream river habitat to migratory fish. Alabama Trustees Draft Restoration Plan – Open for Public Comment The Alabama Trustees Implementation Group has released its Draft Restoration Plan II and Environmental Assessment, proposing restoration activities to compensate the public for natural resources in Alabama injured by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. A public meeting will be held April 18, and comments are due May 4. Greater Atlantic Watch Out for Whales Off Virginia Beach NOAA Fisheries established a voluntary vessel speedrestriction zone 69 nautical miles northeast of Virginia Beach to protect an aggregation of five right whales sighted in the area on April 10. This zone is in effect through April 24.   New Habitat Measures for New England Fisheries NOAA Fisheries approved measures of the New England Fishery Management Council’s Omnibus Essential Fish Habitat Amendment 2. The amendment updates the Essential Fish Habitat designations required by the Magnuson-Stevens Act with the latest science while balancing the needs of the fishing industry. Recreational Measures – Open for Public Comment By April 26, please submit your comments on proposed recreational fishery management measures for the 2018 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries. NOAA Fisheries works in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to develop measures for these fisheries. Events April 12 Last day of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council meeting in Montauk, New York. April 16–20 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meeting in Gulfport, Mississippi. April 16–May 29 Three informational webinars for federal for-hire permit holders, hosted by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. April 17–19 New England Fishery Management Council meeting in Mystic, Connecticut. April 18 Public meeting on Alabama Trustees’ Draft Restoration Plan II and Environmental Assessment in Spanish Fort, Alabama. April 18 Public scoping meeting on bluefin tuna bycatch management measures in Gloucester, Massachusetts. April 19 Public scoping meeting on North Atlantic shortfin mako shark measures in Gloucester, Massachusetts. April 21 World Fish Migration Dayevents in the Greater Atlantic Region. April 23 Free Protected Species Safe Handling, Identification, and Release workshop in Revere, Massachusetts. April 30–May 4 Georges Bank Ecosystem Strategy Peer Review in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. May 3  Free Atlantic SharkIdentification Workshop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. May 7–21 Three free Protected Species Safe Handling, Identification, and Release workshops in Louisiana, South Carolina, and Florida. May 21–23  Save the Date for NOAA Habitat’s Fish Passage Program Review in Silver Spring, Maryland. June 4  Save the Date for a workshop on community resilience in the Northeast region, to be held in Cape May, New Jersey. Announcements April 13 Nominations due for 2018 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award for Natural Resources. April 25 Applications due for the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee. April 26 Applications due for 2018 Chesapeake Bay Office Fisheries Science grants. May 4 Applications due for proposals for recreational fishing education, outreach, and conservation projects in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Federal Register Actions Visit regulations.gov for a list of only those actions open for public comment. Scroll search for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. For a list of all daily actions, check the Federal Register online. Corrections or technical questions should be sent to the FishNews Editor at editor.fishnews@noaa.gov. www.fisheries.noaa.gov

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