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(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to The Boeing Company 

Model 747–8 and 747–8F series airplanes; 

certificated in any category; having a Variable 

Number identified in paragraph 1.A., 

‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

747–54A2238, dated January 31, 2014; and 

Variable Number RC573. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 54, Nacelles/Pylons. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by an analysis by 

the manufacturer, which revealed that the 

fuse pins for the strut-to-wing attachment of 

the outboard aft upper spar on struts Nos. 1 

and 4 are susceptible to migration in the 

event of a failed fuse pin through bolt. We 

are issuing this AD to prevent migration of 

the fuse pins for the strut-to-wing attachment 

of the outboard aft upper spar on struts Nos. 

1 and 4, which could result in the complete 

disconnect and loss of the strut-to-wing 

attachment load path for the outboard aft 

upper spar. The complete loss of the No. 1 

or No. 4 outboard aft upper spar strut-to-wing 

attachment load path could result in 

divergent flutter in certain parts of the flight 

envelope, which could result in loss of 

control of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Replacement of Fuse Pins and Access 

Cover Assemblies 

Within 48 months after the effective date 

of this AD: Replace the fuse pins for the 

outboard aft upper spar and the access cover 

assemblies on struts Nos. 1 and 4, with new 

fuse pins and access cover assemblies, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

747–54A2238, dated January 31, 2014. 

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 

authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 

requested using the procedures found in 14 

CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 

send your request to your principal inspector 

or local Flight Standards District Office, as 

appropriate. If sending information directly 

to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 

attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may 

be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov. 

(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 

notify your appropriate principal inspector, 

or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 

of the local flight standards district office/

certificate holding district office. 

(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 

level of safety may be used for any repair 

required by this AD if it is approved by the 

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 

Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 

been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO 

to make those findings. For a repair method 

to be approved, the repair must meet the 

certification basis of the airplane, and the 

approval must specifically refer to this AD. 

(4) If the service information contains steps 

that are labeled as RC (Required for 

Compliance), those steps must be done to 

comply with this AD; any steps that are not 

labeled as RC are recommended. Those steps 

that are not labeled as RC may be deviated 

from, done as part of other actions, or done 

using accepted methods different from those 

identified in the specified service 

information without obtaining approval of an 

AMOC, provided the steps labeled as RC can 

be done and the airplane can be put back in 

a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or 

changes to steps labeled as RC require 

approval of an AMOC. 

(i) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Narinder Luthra, Aerospace Engineer, 

Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, Seattle 

Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– 

3356; phone: 425–917–6513; fax: 425–917– 

6590; email: narinder.luthra@faa.gov. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 

Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 

Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, 

Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– 

544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; 

Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You 

may view this referenced service information 

at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– 

3356. For information on the availability of 

this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, 

2014. 

Michael J. Kaszycki, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2014–14814 Filed 6–24–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2014–0342; Directorate 

Identifier 2014–NM–007–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 

Company Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

The Boeing Company Model 747–400, 

747–400D, 747–400F, 747–8F, and 747– 

8 series airplanes. This proposed AD 

was prompted by reports of very high 

temperatures, up to 67 degrees Celsius 

(152 degrees Fahrenheit), near the floor 

in the aft lower lobe cargo compartment. 

This proposed AD would require 

installing an additional zone 

temperature sensor (ZTS) in the aft 

cargo compartment. For certain 

airplanes, the proposed AD would first 

require installing tape and replacing the 

markers in the bulk cargo compartment, 

unless terminated by the early 

installation of the ZTS. We are 

proposing this AD to prevent 

overheating of the aft lower lobe cargo 

compartment, where, if temperature 

sensitive cargo is present, the release of 

flammable vapors could result in a fire 

or explosion if exposed to an ignition 

source. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by August 11, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Boeing 

Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data 

& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, 

MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; 

telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; 

fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://

www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view 

this referenced service information at 

the FAA, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 

Renton, WA. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, 

call 425–227–1221. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 

0342; or in person at the Docket 

Management Facility between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Office 

(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the 


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ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 

available in the AD docket shortly after 

receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, 

Cabin Safety and Environmental 

Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; 

phone: 425–917–6457; fax: 425–917– 

6590; email: susan.l.monroe@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposal. Send your comments to 

an address listed under the ADDRESSES

section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 

2014–0342; Directorate Identifier 2014– 

NM–007–AD’’ at the beginning of your 

comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD because of those 

comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http://

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

We received reports of very high 

temperatures—up to 67 degrees Celsius 

(152 degrees Fahrenheit)—near the floor 

in the aft lower lobe cargo compartment. 

The operator noted that loose cargo 

blocked the cover plate for the bulk 

cargo ZTS. The aft cargo heat system is 

controlled by three temperature 

switches (two control switches and one 

overheat switch) located in the bulk 

cargo ZTS assembly. When the air inlet 

to this assembly becomes blocked by 

loaded or shifted cargo, the temperature 

switches fail to receive an adequate 

sample of compartment air. Under these 

conditions, the switches will not 

command the system valves properly, 

and the switches may fail to shut off the 

flow of hot air to the lower lobe cargo 

compartment, causing compartment 

temperatures to rise beyond 60 degrees 

Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit). This 

condition, if not corrected, could result 

in overheating of the aft lower lobe 

cargo compartment, where, if 

temperature sensitive cargo is present, 

the release of flammable vapors could 

result in a fire or explosion if exposed 

to an ignition source. 

Relevant Service Information 

We reviewed Boeing Special 

Attention Service Bulletins 747–21– 

2544, Revision 1, dated September 30, 

2013, and 747–21–2550, dated 

December 6, 2013. For information on 

the procedures and compliance times, 

see this service information at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

Docket No. FAA–2014–0342. 

FAA’s Determination 

We are proposing this AD because we 

evaluated all the relevant information 

and determined the unsafe condition 

described previously is likely to exist or 

develop in other products of the same 

type design. 

Proposed AD Requirements 

This proposed AD would require 

accomplishing the actions specified in 

the service information identified 

previously, except as discussed under 

‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD 

and the Service Information.’’ 

Differences Between This Proposed AD 

and the Service Information 

Although Boeing Special Attention 

Service Bulletin 747–21–2550, dated 

December 6, 2013, specifies Boeing 

Service Bulletin 747–21–2367 as a 

concurrent service bulletin for certain 

airplanes, this proposed AD would not 

include that requirement. This 

difference has been coordinated with 

Boeing. 

Certain airplane variable numbers are 

not identified in Boeing Special 

Attention Service Bulletins 747–21– 

2544, Revision 1, dated September 30, 

2013, and 747–21–2550, dated 

December 6, 2013. These variable 

numbers are affected by the identified 

unsafe condition, therefore, this 

proposed AD would require that the 

actions specified in paragraphs (g) and 

(h) of this AD, as applicable, be 

completed on these variable numbers. 

This difference has been coordinated 

with Boeing. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

affects 130 airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this proposed AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Cost on U.S. 

operators 

Install zone temperature sensor .......... 91 work-hours × $85 per hour = $7,735 ................... $7,545 $15,280 $1,986,400 

We estimate the following costs to do 

the optional actions specified in this 

proposed AD. 

OPTIONAL COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Install tape and markers ............................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... $33 $118 


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Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: 

Aviation Programs, describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 

‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We determined that this proposed AD 

would not have federalism implications 

under Executive Order 13132. This 

proposed AD would not have a 

substantial direct effect on the States, on 

the relationship between the national 

Government and the States, or on the 

distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify this proposed regulation: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 

the DOT Regulatory Policies and 

Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 

1979), 

(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska, and 

(4) Will not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 

39 as follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 

2014–0342; Directorate Identifier 2014– 

NM–007–AD. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by August 11, 

2014. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to The Boeing Company 

Model 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747– 

8F, and 747–8 series airplanes; certificated in 

any category; as identified in paragraphs 

(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. 

(1) Airplanes identified in Boeing Special 

Attention Service Bulletin 747–21–2550, 

dated December 6, 2013. 

(2) Airplanes identified in paragraph (h)(2) 

of this AD. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 21, Air conditioning. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by reports of very 

high temperatures, up to 67 degrees Celsius 

(152 degrees Fahrenheit), near the floor in the 

aft lower lobe cargo compartment. We are 

issuing this AD to prevent overheating of the 

aft lower lobe cargo compartment, where, if 

temperature sensitive cargo is present, the 

release of flammable vapors could result in 

a fire or explosion if exposed to an ignition 

source. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Installation for Certain Airplanes 

(Interim Action) 

Within 12 months after the effective date 

of this AD, remove the existing markers and 

install tape and new markers in the bulk 

cargo compartment, as specified in paragraph 

(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. 

Accomplishing the actions specified in 

paragraph (h) of this AD within 12 months 

after the effective date of this AD terminates 

the requirements of this paragraph. 

(1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs 

(g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD, do 

the actions in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–21– 

2544, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2013. 

(i) Airplanes identified in Boeing Special 

Attention Service Bulletin 747–21–2544, 

Revision 1, dated September 30, 2013. 

(ii) For airplanes having variable numbers 

RC508 through RC509; RC520 through 

RC522; RC524 through RC525; RC547; RC 

553 through RC554; RC571 through RC572; 

RC581 through RC582; and RC604: Do the 

applicable actions for Model 747–8F 

airplanes identified as Group 1 in Boeing 

Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–21– 

2544, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2013. 

(iii) For airplanes having variable numbers 

RC026 through RC030: Do the applicable 

actions for Model 747–8 airplanes identified 

as Group 2 in Boeing Special Attention 

Service Bulletin 747–21–2544, Revision 1, 

dated September 30, 2013. 

(2) For airplanes having variable numbers 

identified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) 

of this AD, do the actions using a method 

approved in accordance with the procedures 

specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. 

(i) Model 747–8F airplanes, variable 

numbers RC501, RC507, and RC580. 

(ii) Model 747–8 airplanes, variable 

numbers RC001, RC007, and RC008. 

(h) Installation for All Airplanes 

(Terminating Action) 

Within 60 months after the effective date 

of this AD, install an additional zone 

temperature sensor in the aft cargo 

compartment, as specified in paragraph (h)(1) 

or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Doing this 

action within 12 months after the effective 

date of this AD terminates the requirements 

of paragraph (g) of this AD. 

(1) For airplanes identified in Boeing 

Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–21– 

2550, dated December 6, 2013: Do the actions 

in accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Special Attention 

Service Bulletin 747-21-2550, dated 

December 6, 2013. 

(2) For airplanes having variable numbers 

RC021 and RC573: Do the actions using a 

method approved in accordance with the 

procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this 

AD. 

(i) Credit for Previous Actions 

This paragraph provides credit for actions 

required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those 

actions were performed before the effective 

date of this AD using Boeing Special 

Attention Service Bulletin 747–21–2544, 

dated January 15, 2013. 

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 

authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 

requested using the procedures found in 14 

CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 

send your request to your principal inspector 

or local Flight Standards District Office, as 

appropriate. If sending information directly 

to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 

attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may 

be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov. 

(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 

notify your appropriate principal inspector, 

or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 

of the local flight standards district office/

certificate holding district office. 

(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 

level of safety may be used for any repair 

required by this AD if it is approved by the 

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 

Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 

been authorized by the Manager, Seattle 

ACO, to make those findings. For a repair 

method to be approved, the repair must meet 

the certification basis of the airplane, and the 

approval must specifically refer to this AD. 


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(k) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, 

Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems 

Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue 

SW., Renton, WA; phone: 425–917–6457; fax: 

425–917–6590; email: susan.l.monroe@

faa.gov. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 

Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 

Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, 

Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– 

544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; 

Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You 

may view this referenced service information 

at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, 

2014. 

Michael Kaszycki, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2014–14813 Filed 6–24–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

50 CFR Part 679 

[Docket No. 130710606–4491–01] 

RIN 0648–BD48 

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic 

Zone Off Alaska; Chinook Salmon 

Bycatch Management in the Gulf of 

Alaska Non-Pollock Trawl Fisheries; 

Amendment 97 

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 

Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Proposed rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: NMFS proposes regulations to 

implement Amendment 97 to the 

Fishery Management Plan for 

Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMP). 

If approved, Amendment 97 would limit 

Chinook salmon prohibited species 

catch (PSC) in Western and Central Gulf 

of Alaska (GOA) non-pollock trawl 

catcher/processor (C/P) and catcher 

vessel (CV) fisheries. This action would 

establish separate annual Chinook 

salmon PSC limits for trawl catcher/

processors (Trawl C/P Sector), trawl 

catcher vessels participating in the 

Central GOA Rockfish Program 

(Rockfish Program CV Sector), and trawl 

catcher vessels not participating in the 

Central GOA Rockfish Program (NonRockfish Program CV Sector) fishing for 

groundfish species other than pollock. If 

a sector reaches its Chinook salmon PSC 

limit, NMFS would prohibit further 

fishing for non-pollock groundfish by 

vessels in that sector. This action also 

would establish and clarify Chinook 

salmon retention and discard 

requirements for vessels, shoreside 

processors, and stationary floating 

processors participating in both the 

GOA pollock and non-pollock 

groundfish trawl fisheries. This action is 

necessary to minimize the catch of 

Chinook salmon to the extent 

practicable in the GOA non-pollock 

trawl fisheries. Amendment 97 is 

intended to promote the goals and 

objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens 

Fishery Conservation and Management 

Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the FMP, 

and other applicable laws. 

DATES: Submit comments on or before 

July 25, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

on this document, identified by NOAA– 

NMFS–2013–0077, by either of the 

following methods: 

• Electronic Submission: Submit all 

electronic public comments via the 

Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to 

www.regulations.gov/

#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2013- 

0077, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, 

complete the required fields, and enter 

or attach your comments. 

• Mail: Submit written comments to 

Glenn Merrill, Assistant Regional 

Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries 

Division, Alaska Region NMFS, Attn: 

Ellen Sebastian. Mail comments to P.O. 

Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668. 

Instructions: Comments sent by any 

other method, to any other address or 

individual, or received after the end of 

the comment period, may not be 

considered by NMFS. All comments 

received are a part of the public record 

and will generally be posted for public 

viewing on www.regulations.gov 

without change. All personal identifying 

information (e.g., name, address), 

confidential business information, or 

otherwise sensitive information 

submitted voluntarily by the sender will 

be publicly accessible. NMFS will 

accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/ 

A’’ in the required fields if you wish to 

remain anonymous). Attachments to 

electronic comments will be accepted in 

Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF 

file formats only. 

Electronic copies of the 

Environmental Assessment/Regulatory 

Impact Review/Initial Regulatory 

Flexibility Analysis (collectively, 

Analysis) prepared for this action are 

available from http://

www.regulations.gov or from the NMFS 

Alaska Region Web site at http://

alaskafisheries.noaa.gov. An electronic 

copy of the Biological Opinion on the 

effects of the Alaska groundfish fisheries 

on Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed 

species is available at http://

alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/

protectedresources/stellers/plb/

default.htm. Written comments 

regarding the approved collection-ofinformation requirements referenced in 

this proposed rule may be submitted to 

NMFS at the above address and by 

email to OIRA_Submission@

omb.eop.gov or fax to 202–395–7285. 

All currently approved NOAA 

collections of information may be 

viewed at http://www.cio.noaa.gov/

services_programs/prasubs.html. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff 

Hartman, 907–586–7228. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS 

manages the groundfish fisheries in the 

U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of 

the GOA under the FMP. The North 

Pacific Fishery Management Council 

(Council) prepared, and NMFS 

approved, the FMP under the authority 

of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 

Conservation and Management Act 

(MSA), 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. 

Regulations governing U.S. fisheries and 

implementing the FMP appear at 50 

CFR parts 600 and 679. 

The Council has submitted 

Amendment 97 for review by the 

Secretary of Commerce, and a notice of 

availability of the FMP amendment was 

published in the Federal Register on 

June 5, 2014 (79 FR 32525), with written 

comments on the FMP amendment 

invited through August 4, 2014. All 

relevant written comments received by 

the end of the applicable comment 

period, whether specifically directed to 

the FMP amendment, this proposed 

rule, or both, will be considered in the 

approval/disapproval decision for 

Amendment 97 and addressed in the 

response to comments in the final 

decision. 

The following sections of the 

preamble describe: (1) General 

management of groundfish and PSC in 

the GOA; (2) the management areas and 

groundfish fisheries affected by this 

proposed action—the non-pollock trawl 

fisheries in the Central and Western 

GOA; (3) the non-pollock trawl fisheries 

in the Central and Western GOA and the 

three sectors active in those fisheries— 

the Trawl C/P, Rockfish Program CV, 

and Non-Rockfish Program CV Sectors; 

(4) Chinook salmon PSC use in the nonpollock trawl fisheries; (5) the history 

and goals of this proposed rule— 

limiting Chinook salmon PSC in the 


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