documents and to get additional details on the upcoming public meetings as they become available, please visit www.restorethegulf.gov.

Background on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

The Council, which was established by the Resources and Ecosystem Sustainability, Tourism, Opportunities Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act), will help restore the ecosystem and economy of the Gulf Coast region by developing and overseeing implementation of a Comprehensive Plan and carrying out other responsibilities. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill caused extensive damage to the Gulf Coast’s natural resources, devastating the economies and communities that rely on it. In an effort to help the region rebuild in the wake of the spill, Congress passed the bipartisan RESTORE Act. The Act dedicates 80 percent of any civil and administrative2014-2015 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline for players under contract to report to their clubs to earn an accrued season for free agency.

August 7-9

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First Preseason Weekend.

August 14-18

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Second Preseason Weekend.

August 21-24

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Third Preseason Weekend.

August 26

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Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must reduce their rosters to a maximum of 75 players on the active list.

August 27

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All tryouts on this date and for the remainder of the season must be reported to the league office.

August 28

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Final Preseason Games.

August 30

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Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must reduce rosters to a maximum of 53 players on the active/inactive List.

August 30

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Simultaneously with the cut-down to 53, clubs that have players in the categories of Active/Physically Unable to Perform or Active/Non-Football Injury or Illness must select one of the following options: place