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Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Closure of the Closed Area I Scallop Access Area to General Category Scallop Vessels, 53311 [05-17801] :: National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration :: Department Of Commerce :: Regulation Tracker :: Justia
Justia Regulation Tracker Department Of Commerce National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Closure of the Closed Area I Scallop Access Area to General Category Scallop Vessels, 53311 [05-17801]
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Closure of the Closed Area I Scallop Access Area to General Category Scallop Vessels, 53311 [05-17801]
Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 173 / Thursday, September 8, 2005 / Rules and Regulations In consideration of the foregoing, 49 CFR part 578 is amended as set forth below. I PART 578—CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES 1. The authority citation for 49 CFR part 578 continues to read as follows: I Authority: Pub. L. 101–410, Pub. L. 104– 134, Pub. L. 106–414, 49 U.S.C. 30165, 30170, 30505, 32308, 32309, 32507, 32709, 32710, 32912, and 33115; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50. 2. Section 578.6 is amended by revising, in paragraph (f)(1), the third sentence; revising, in paragraph (g)(1), the third sentence; and revising paragraph (g)(2), to read as follows: I § 578.6 Civil penalties for violations of specified provisions of Title 49 of the United States Code. * * * * * (f) Odometer tampering and disclosure. (1) * * * The maximum civil penalty under this paragraph for a related series of violations is $130,000. * * * * * (g) Vehicle theft protection. (1) * * * The maximum penalty under this paragraph for a related series of violations is $325,000. (2) A person that violates 49 U.S.C. 33114(a)(5) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $130,000 a day for each violation. * * * * * Issued on: September 1, 2005. Jacqueline Glassman, Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. 05–17747 Filed 9–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 648 [Docket No. 040809233–4363–03; I.D. 083105A] Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Closure of the Closed Area I Scallop Access Area to General Category Scallop Vessels National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:14 Sep 07, 2005 Jkt 205001 SUMMARY: NMFS announces the closure of the Closed Area I (CAI) Scallop Access Area for general category scallop vessels for the remainder of the 2005 fishing year (through February 28, 2006). This closure is based on a determination by the Northeast Regional Administrator (RA) that general category scallop vessels will have made all of the 162 allowed trips by 0001 hr local time September 8, 2005. This action is being taken to prevent the allocation of general category trips in CAI Scallop Access Area from being exceeded during the 2005 fishing year in accordance with the regulations implemented under Framework 16 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and Framework 39 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP (Joint Frameworks) and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. DATES: Effective 0001 hr local time September 8, 2005, through February 28, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Frei, Fishery Management Specialist, (978) 281–9221, fax (978) 281–9135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing fishing activity in the Sea Scallop Access Areas are found at 50 CFR 648.59 and 648.60. Regulations specifically governing general category scallop vessel operations in the CAI Scallop Access Area are specified at ’ 648.59(b)(5)(ii). These regulations authorize vessels issued a valid general category scallop permit to fish in the CAI Scallop Access Area under specific conditions, including a cap of 162 trips to be made by general category vessels during the 2005 fishing year. The regulations at ’ 648.59(b)(5)(ii) require the RA to close the CAI Scallop Access Area to general category scallop vessels once the RA has determined that the allowed number of trips are projected to be taken. As of August 26, 2005, 136 trips had been completed by general category scallop vessels fishing in the CAI Scallop Access Area. Based on VMS trip declarations and analysis of fishing effort, a projection concluded that, given current activity levels by general category scallop vessels in the area, the trip cap would be attained by September 8, 2005. Therefore, in accordance with the regulations at 50 CFR 648.59(b)(5)(ii), this action closes the CAI Scallop Access Area to all general category scallop vessels as of 0001 hr local time September 8, 2005. This closure is in effect for the remainder of the 2005 fishing year, which ends February 28, 2006. The CAI Scallop Access Area is scheduled to re-open to PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 53311 scallop fishing, including trips for general category scallop vessels, on June 15, 2006, unless the schedule for Scallop Access Areas is modified by the New England Fishery Management Council. Classification This action is required by 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries (AA) finds good cause to waive prior notice and opportunity for public comment because it is impracticable and contrary to the public interest. The regulations at ’ 648.59(b)(5)(ii) require the RA to close the CAI Scallop Access Area to general category scallop vessels to ensure that general category scallop vessels do not take more than the allocated number of trips in the Scallop Access Area. Data only recently became available indicating that the allocated trips will be taken by September 8, 2005. Allowing general category vessels to continue to take trips in the CAI Scallop Access Area after September 8, 2005, would result in vessels taking more than the allowed number of trips in the CAI Scallop Access Area, and in the localized over-harvest of the scallop resource. Such overharvest would likely reduce the projected levels of fishing activity within the CAI Scallop Access Area in future years for both general category and limited access scallop vessels. This conflicts with the agency’s obligation to achieve the objectives of the FMP and to implement its measures in an effective manner. Based on the foregoing, the AA finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the 30–day delayed effectiveness period for this action. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: September 2, 2005. Emily Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 05–17801 Filed 9–2–05; 2:32 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S E:\FR\FM\08SER1.SGM 08SER1
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[FR Doc No: 05-17801]
[Docket No. 040809233-4363-03; I.D. 083105A]
Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea
Scallop Fishery; Closure of the Closed Area I Scallop Access Area to
General Category Scallop Vessels
SUMMARY: NMFS announces the closure of the Closed Area I (CAI) Scallop
Access Area for general category scallop vessels for the remainder of
the 2005 fishing year (through February 28, 2006). This closure is
based on a determination by the Northeast Regional Administrator (RA)
that general category scallop vessels will have made all of the 162
allowed trips by 0001 hr local time September 8, 2005. This action is
being taken to prevent the allocation of general category trips in CAI
Scallop Access Area from being exceeded during the 2005 fishing year in
accordance with the regulations implemented under Framework 16 to the
the Northeast Multispecies FMP (Joint Frameworks) and the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
DATES: Effective 0001 hr local time September 8, 2005, through February
Specialist, (978) 281-9221, fax (978) 281-9135.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing fishing activity in
the Sea Scallop Access Areas are found at 50 CFR 648.59 and 648.60.
Regulations specifically governing general category scallop vessel
operations in the CAI Scallop Access Area are specified at '
648.59(b)(5)(ii). These regulations authorize vessels issued a valid
general category scallop permit to fish in the CAI Scallop Access Area
under specific conditions, including a cap of 162 trips to be made by
general category vessels during the 2005 fishing year. The regulations
at ' 648.59(b)(5)(ii) require the RA to close the CAI Scallop Access
Area to general category scallop vessels once the RA has determined
that the allowed number of trips are projected to be taken.
As of August 26, 2005, 136 trips had been completed by general
category scallop vessels fishing in the CAI Scallop Access Area. Based
on VMS trip declarations and analysis of fishing effort, a projection
concluded that, given current activity levels by general category
scallop vessels in the area, the trip cap would be attained by
September 8, 2005. Therefore, in accordance with the regulations at 50
CFR 648.59(b)(5)(ii), this action closes the CAI Scallop Access Area to
all general category scallop vessels as of 0001 hr local time September
8, 2005. This closure is in effect for the remainder of the 2005
fishing year, which ends February 28, 2006. The CAI Scallop Access Area
is scheduled to re-open to scallop fishing, including trips for general
category scallop vessels, on June 15, 2006, unless the schedule for
Scallop Access Areas is modified by the New England Fishery Management
Fisheries (AA) finds good cause to waive prior notice and opportunity
for public comment because it is impracticable and contrary to the
public interest. The regulations at ' 648.59(b)(5)(ii) require the RA
to close the CAI Scallop Access Area to general category scallop
vessels to ensure that general category scallop vessels do not take
more than the allocated number of trips in the Scallop Access Area.
Data only recently became available indicating that the allocated trips
will be taken by September 8, 2005. Allowing general category vessels
to continue to take trips in the CAI Scallop Access Area after
September 8, 2005, would result in vessels taking more than the allowed
number of trips in the CAI Scallop Access Area, and in the localized
over-harvest of the scallop resource. Such overharvest would likely
reduce the projected levels of fishing activity within the CAI Scallop
Access Area in future years for both general category and limited
access scallop vessels. This conflicts with the agency's obligation to
achieve the objectives of the FMP and to implement its measures in an
effective manner. Based on the foregoing, the AA finds good cause
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the 30-day delayed
effectiveness period for this action.
[FR Doc. 05-17801 Filed 9-2-05; 2:32 pm]