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Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch for Vessels in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Trawl Limited Access Fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 15887 [E9-7854] :: National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration :: Department Of Commerce :: Regulation Tracker :: Justia
Justia Regulation Tracker Department Of Commerce National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch for Vessels in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Trawl Limited Access Fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 15887 [E9-7854]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch for Vessels in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Trawl Limited Access Fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 15887 [E9-7854]
Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 66 / Wednesday, April 8, 2009 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 0810141351–9087–02] RIN 0648–XN17 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch for Vessels in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Trawl Limited Access Fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch for vessels participating in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) trawl limited access fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the BSAI. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2009 Pacific ocean perch total allowable catch (TAC) specified for vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the BSAI. DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 21, 2009, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Whitney, 907–586–7269. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:13 Apr 07, 2009 Jkt 217001 BSAI exclusive economic zone according to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (FMP) prepared by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council under authority of the Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Regulations governing fishing by U.S. vessels in accordance with the FMP appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600 and 50 CFR part 679. The 2009 Pacific ocean perch TAC allocated as a directed fishing allowance to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the BSAI is 379 metric tons as established by the 2009 and 2010 final harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (74 FR 7359, February 17, 2009). In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(iii), the Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 2009 Pacific ocean perch TAC allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the BSAI will soon be reached. Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch for vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the BSAI. After the effective date of this closure the maximum retainable amounts at § 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time during a trip. Classification This action responds to the best available information recently obtained PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 15887 from the fishery. The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA, (AA), finds good cause to waive the requirement to provide prior notice and opportunity for public comment pursuant to the authority set forth at 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such requirement is impracticable and contrary to the public interest. This requirement is impracticable and contrary to the public interest as it would prevent NMFS from responding to the most recent fisheries data in a timely fashion and would delay the closure of Pacific ocean perch for vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the BSAI. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of March 19, 2009. The AA also finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in the effective date of this action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). This finding is based upon the reasons provided above for waiver of prior notice and opportunity for public comment. This action is required by § 679.20 and § 679.91 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: April 2, 2009. Kristen C. Koch, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E9–7854 Filed 4–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S E:\FR\FM\08APR1.SGM 08APR1
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RIN 0648-XN17
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific
Ocean Perch for Vessels in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Trawl
Limited Access Fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the Bering
Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch
for vessels participating in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI)
trawl limited access fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the
BSAI. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2009 Pacific
ocean perch total allowable catch (TAC) specified for vessels
participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery in the Central
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 21, 2009,
through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2009.
The 2009 Pacific ocean perch TAC allocated as a directed fishing
allowance to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access
fishery in the Central Aleutian District of the BSAI is 379 metric tons
as established by the 2009 and 2010 final harvest specifications for
groundfish in the BSAI (74 FR 7359, February 17, 2009).
2009 Pacific ocean perch TAC allocated to vessels participating in the
BSAI trawl limited access fishery in the Central Aleutian District of
the BSAI will soon be reached. Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting
directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch for vessels participating in
the BSAI trawl limited access fishery in the Central Aleutian District
of the BSAI.
would delay the closure of Pacific ocean perch for vessels
Aleutian District of the BSAI. NMFS was unable to publish a notice
data only became available as of March 19, 2009.
This action is required by Sec.  679.20 and Sec.  679.91 and is
Dated: April 2, 2009.
Kristen C. Koch,
[FR Doc. E9-7854 Filed 4-7-09; 8:45 am]