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Under the authority of 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received initial public comment on potential revisions to the National Standard 4, 8, and 9 guidelines, at 50 CFR 600.325, 50 CFR 600.345, and 50 CFR 600.350, respectively, through an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM).  NOAA is considering changes to the guidelines for these national standards in response to several ongoing fishery management challenges and recently issued executive orders regarding the climate crisis, equity, and environmental justice. NMFS is currently processing the approximately 400 comments received during the comment period for the ANPRM to determine if revisions to one or more of the National Standard 4, 8, and 9 guidelines are necessary. The Agency requested feedback and conducted public outreach with the Regional Fishery Management Councils, Tribes, and interested stakeholders to determine if changes to the guidelines are needed. Specifically, the Agency presented to each Council, held 2 webinars specific to Tribes, and one national webinar open to all members of the public. If the Agency decides revisions to the Guidelines are warranted, we will publish a proposed rule, anticipated in March 2024, and offer additional opportunities for feedback and comment. The comments received to date provide helpful feedback on the potential issues and ways forward.