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50 CFR Part 679, Subpart D - Individual Fishing Quota Management Measures | LII / Legal Information Institute
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There are 52 Updates appearing in the Federal Register for 50 CFR 679. View below or at eCFR (GPOAccess)
§ 679.40 — Sablefish and halibut QS.
§ 679.41 — Transfer of quota shares and IFQ.
§ 679.42 — Limitations on use of QS and IFQ.
§ 679.43 — Determinations and appeals.
§ 679.44 — Penalties.
§ 679.45 — IFQ cost recovery program.
Title 50 published on 2013-10-01The following are only the Rules published in the Federal Register after the published date of Title 50.For a complete list of all Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices view the Rulemaking tab.2014-04-15; vol. 79 # 72 - Tuesday, April 15, 201479 FR 21151 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Final 2014 and 2015 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish; Correction
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-08391 RIN0648-XC89 Docket No.130925836-4320-03 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Final rule; harvest specifications and closures; correction. Effective April 15, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryThe National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is correcting a final rule that published on March 6, 2014, implementing the final 2014 and 2015 harvest specifications and prohibited species catch allowances for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska. One table in the document contained errors.
79 FR 21151 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-08529 RIN0648-XD23 Docket No.130925836-4174-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), April 10, 2014, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., June 1, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the B season allowance of the 2014 total allowable catch of pollock for Statistical Area 620 in the GOA.
2014-04-09; vol. 79 # 68 - Wednesday, April 9, 201479 FR 19500 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Processors Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-07948 RIN0648-XD18 Docket No.130925836-4174-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), April 4, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., September 1, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using hook-and-line gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to catcher/processors using hook-and-line gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.
2014-04-04; vol. 79 # 65 - Friday, April 4, 201479 FR 18845 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Trawl Catcher Vessels in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-07578 RIN0648-XD22 Docket No.130925836-4174-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), April 1, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., June 10, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to trawl catcher vessels in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.
2014-04-03; vol. 79 # 64 - Thursday, April 3, 201479 FR 18654 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-07448 RIN0648-XD21 Docket No.130925836-4174-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 31, 2014, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., May 31, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the B season allowance of the 2014 total allowable catch of pollock for Statistical Area 630 in the GOA.
79 FR 18655 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Modifications to Identification Markings on Fishing Gear Marker Buoys
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-07467 RIN0648-BD66 Docket No.130903776-4274-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Final rule. Effective May 5, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS publishes a regulatory amendment to revise the identification marking requirements for fishing gear marker buoys (buoys) used in Federal waters off Alaska. This final rule eliminates the requirement that hook-and-line, longline pot, and pot-and-line buoys be marked with the vessel&apos;s name. The requirement to mark buoys with either the vessel&apos;s Federal fisheries permit number or Alaska Department of Fish and Game number remains in effect. This action is needed to remove a regulatory requirement that is unnecessary. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI Groundfish FMP), the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA Groundfish FMP), and other applicable laws.
2014-03-19; vol. 79 # 53 - Wednesday, March 19, 201479 FR 15255 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Processors Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-06075 RIN0648-XD18 Docket No.130925836-4174-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 14, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., June 10, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to catcher/processors using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.
79 FR 15255 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific cod in the Aleutian Islands Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-06077 RIN0648-XD19 Docket No.131021878-4158-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 16, 2014, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod, except for the Community Development Quota program (CDQ), in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the non-CDQ allocation of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the BSAI.
2014-03-18; vol. 79 # 52 - Tuesday, March 18, 201479 FR 15047 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-05918 RIN0648-XD18 Docket No.130925836-4174-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 13, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., September 1, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using hook-and-line gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to catcher vessels using hook-and-line gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
79 FR 15048 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-05919 RIN0648-XD18 Docket No.130925836-4174-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 15, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., June 10, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels greater than or equal to 50 feet (15.2 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to catcher vessels greater than or equal to 50 feet (15.2 m) LOA using hook-and-line gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.
2014-03-14; vol. 79 # 50 - Friday, March 14, 201479 FR 14438 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Less Than 60 feet (18.3 Meters) Length Overall Using Jig or Hook-and-Line Gear in the Bogoslof Pacific Cod Exemption Area in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-05648 RIN0648-XD17 Docket No.131021878-4158-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 11, 2014, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using jig or hook-and-line gear in the Bogoslof Pacific cod exemption area of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the limit of Pacific cod for catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA using jig or hook-and-line gear in the Bogoslof Pacific cod exemption area in the BSAI.
79 FR 14439 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-05647 RIN0648-XD16 Docket No.130925836-4174-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 11, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., September 1, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 50 feet (15.2 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to catcher vessels less than 50 feet (15.2 m) LOA using hook-and-line gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.
2014-03-07; vol. 79 # 45 - Friday, March 7, 201479 FR 12958 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-04992 RIN0648-XD16 Docket No.131021878-4158-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; reallocation. Effective March 4, 2014, through 2400 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), December 31, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from vessels using jig gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters) length overall using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This action is necessary to allow the A season apportionment of the 2014 total allowable catch of Pacific cod to be harvested.
79 FR 12959 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Processors Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-04994 RIN0648-XD15 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 4, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., June 10, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using hook-and-line gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to catcher/processors using hook-and-line gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
79 FR 12959 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pollock in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-04995 RIN0648-XD15 Docket No.131021878-4158-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 7, 2014, until 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is reallocating the projected unused amounts of the Aleut Corporation&apos;s pollock directed fishing allowance and the Community Development Quota from the Aleutian Islands subarea to the Bering Sea subarea directed fisheries. These actions are necessary to provide opportunity for harvest of the 2014 total allowable catch of pollock, consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area.
79 FR 12961 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Sablefish Managed Under the Individual Fishing Quota Program
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-04990 RIN0648-XD15 Docket No.111207737-2141-02 and 1112113751-2102-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; opening. Effective 1200 hours, A.l.t., March 8, 2014, until 1200 hours, A.l.t., November 7, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is opening directed fishing for sablefish with fixed gear managed under the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program and the Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program. The season will open 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 8, 2014, and will close 1200 hours, A.l.t., November 7, 2014. This period is the same as the 2014 commercial halibut fishery opening dates adopted by the International Pacific Halibut Commission. The IFQ and CDQ halibut season is specified by a separate publication in the Federal Register of annual management measures.
2014-03-06; vol. 79 # 44 - Thursday, March 6, 201479 FR 12890 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Final 2014 and 2015 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-04886 RIN0648-XC89 Docket No.130925836-4174-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Final rule; harvest specifications and closures. Harvest specifications and closures effective at 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 6, 2014, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2015. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS announces final 2014 and 2015 harvest specifications, apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch limits for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2014 and 2015 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the GOA. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
2014-03-04; vol. 79 # 42 - Tuesday, March 4, 201479 FR 12108 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; 2014 and 2015 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-04762 RIN0648-XC92 Docket No.131021878-4158-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Final rule; specifications and closures. Specifications and closures are effective from 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 4, 2014, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2015. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS announces final 2014 and 2015 harvest specifications, prohibited species catch allowances, and closures for the groundfish fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2014 and 2015 fishing years, and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the BSAI (FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the BSAI in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).
2014-02-26; vol. 79 # 38 - Wednesday, February 26, 201479 FR 10691 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Trawl Catcher Vessels in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-04190 RIN0648-XD14 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 23, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., June 10, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to trawl catcher vessels in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
2014-02-24; vol. 79 # 36 - Monday, February 24, 201479 FR 9995 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Individual Fishing Quota Program
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-03910 RIN0648-BB78 Docket No.120416009-4095-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Final rule. Effective March 23, 2015, except for § 679.5(l)(7)(i), which will be effective on March 26, 2014. 15 CFR Part 902 SummaryNMFS adopts a final rule that modifies the vessel ownership requirement for an exemption from the owner-on-board requirement in the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program for the fixed-gear commercial Pacific halibut and sablefish fisheries off Alaska. This rule imposes a 12-month vessel ownership requirement on initial individual recipients of quota share (QS) who wish an exemption from the owner-on-board requirement and who wish to use a hired master to harvest their IFQ. For the 12-month period prior to applying to use a hired master, an individual QS holder must own a minimum 20-percent interest in the vessel that the hired master will use to fish the IFQ on behalf of the individual QS holder. The rule temporarily suspends the 12-month vessel ownership requirement for an initial individual recipient of QS whose vessel has been totally lost, irreparably damaged, or so damaged that the vessel requires at least 60 days for repairs. This action is intended to maintain a predominantly owner-operated fishery in the Pacific halibut and sablefish fisheries. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982, the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska, and other applicable laws. This rule will go into effect 13 months after the publication of the rule in the Federal Register .
2014-02-20; vol. 79 # 34 - Thursday, February 20, 201479 FR 9625 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Amendment 95 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-03631 RIN0648-BC39 Docket No.120723270-4100-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Final rule. Effective March 24, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS issues regulations to implement Amendment 95 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMP). These regulations modify halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) management in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) by establishing halibut PSC limits for the GOA in Federal regulation and reducing the GOA halibut PSC limits for the trawl and hook-and-line gear sectors. The reduction to the trawl gear PSC limit also proportionately reduces a subset of trawl halibut PSC limits (also called sideboard limits) for American Fisheries Act, Amendment 80, and Central GOA Rockfish Program vessels. These regulations also incorporate three measures to minimize adverse economic impacts on fishing industry sectors. First, the reductions for these sectors will be phased-in over 3 years. Second, this action allows the Amendment 80 sector to roll over unused halibut PSC sideboard limits from one season to the subsequent season. Third, this action combines management of the deep-water and shallow-water halibut PSC limits from May 15 to June 30, which allows the aggregate halibut PSC limit to be used in either the deep-water or shallow-water fishery. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the FMP, and other applicable laws.
2014-02-19; vol. 79 # 33 - Wednesday, February 19, 201479 FR 9428 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-03519 RIN0648-XD12 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 13, 2014, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., June 10, 2014. Enforcement of the closure began at 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 12, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Atka mackerel in the Central Aleutian district (CAI) of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Island management area (BSAI) by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Atka mackerel total allowable catch (TAC) in the CAI allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery.
79 FR 9428 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-03524 RIN0648-XD13 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 13, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., June 10, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to vessels using pot gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.
2014-02-14; vol. 79 # 31 - Friday, February 14, 201479 FR 8870 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area; Amendment 102
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-03291 RIN0648-BD03 Docket No.130306200-4084-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Final rule. Effective March 17, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS publishes regulations to implement Amendment 102 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP), and a regulatory amendment to the Individual Fishing Quota Program for the Fixed-Gear Commercial Fisheries for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish in Waters in and off Alaska (IFQ Program). Amendment 102 and the implementing regulations create, in halibut IFQ regulatory area 4B (Area 4B) and the sablefish Aleutian Islands regulatory area, a Community Quota Entity (CQE) Program that is similar to the existing CQE Program in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). These actions allow an eligible community in Area 4B and in the Aleutian Islands to establish a non-profit organization as a CQE to purchase halibut catcher vessel quota share (QS) assigned to Area 4B and sablefish QS assigned to the Aleutian Islands. The CQE would assign the annual halibut and sablefish IFQ derived from the QS to participants according to defined CQE Program elements. In addition, this action revises the IFQ Program regulations to allow IFQ derived from D share halibut QS to be fished on Category C vessels in Area 4B. These actions provide additional fishing opportunities for residents of fishery dependent communities and sustain participation in the halibut and sablefish IFQ fisheries. These actions are intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982, the BSAI FMP, and other applicable law.
2014-02-10; vol. 79 # 27 - Monday, February 10, 201479 FR 7590 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Big Skate in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-02822 RIN0648-XD12 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 5, 2014, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting retention of big skate in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary because the 2014 total allowable catch of big skate in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA will be reached.
2014-02-07; vol. 79 # 26 - Friday, February 7, 201479 FR 7404 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Less Than 60 Feet (18.3 Meters) Length Overall Using Hook-and-Line or Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-02590 RIN0648-XD11 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 4, 2014, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch allocated to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear in the BSAI.
2014-02-05; vol. 79 # 24 - Wednesday, February 5, 201479 FR 6837 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-02433 RIN0648-XD11 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; reallocation. Effective January 31, 2014, through 2400 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), December 31, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from vessels using jig gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters) length overall using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This action is necessary to allow the A season apportionment of the 2014 total allowable catch of Pacific cod to be harvested.
2014-01-29; vol. 79 # 19 - Wednesday, January 29, 201479 FR 4636 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Greater Than or Equal to 60 feet Length Overall Using Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-01646 RIN0648-XD10 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), January 24, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., September 1, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season apportionment of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch allocated to catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA using pot gear in the BSAI.
79 FR 4637 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Pot Catcher/Processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-01685 RIN0648-XD10 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), January 26, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., September 1, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season apportionment of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch allocated to catcher/processors using pot gear in the BSAI.
2014-01-27; vol. 79 # 17 - Monday, January 27, 201479 FR 4279 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-01459 RIN0648-XD09 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), January 22, 2014, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., June 10, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2014 Pacific cod total allowable catch apportioned to vessels using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
79 FR 4280 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pollock in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-01457 RIN0648-XD09 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), January 27, 2014, until the effective date of the final 2014 and 2015 harvest specifications for Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) groundfish, unless otherwise modified or superseded through publication of a notification in the Federal Register . 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is reallocating the projected unused amounts of the Aleut Corporation&apos;s and the Community Development Quota pollock directed fishing allowances from the Aleutian Islands subarea to the Bering Sea subarea directed fisheries. These actions are necessary to provide opportunity for harvest of the 2014 total allowable catch of pollock, consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area.
2014-01-16; vol. 79 # 11 - Thursday, January 16, 201479 FR 2794 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Tanner Crab Area Closure in the Gulf of Alaska and Gear Modification Requirements for the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea Groundfish Fisheries
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-00780 RIN0648-BB76 Docket No.120405263-3999-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Final rule. Effective February 18, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS issues regulations to implement Amendment 89 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA groundfish FMP) and revise regulations governing the configuration of modified nonpelagic trawl gear. First, this rule establishes a protection area in Marmot Bay, northeast of Kodiak Island, and closes that area to fishing with trawl gear except for directed fishing for pollock with pelagic trawl gear. The closure will reduce bycatch of Tanner crab ( Chionoecetes bairdi ) in Gulf of Alaska (GOA) groundfish fisheries. Second, this rule requires that nonpelagic trawl gear used in the directed flatfish fisheries in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA be modified to raise portions of the gear off the sea floor. The modifications to nonpelagic trawl gear used in these fisheries will reduce the unobserved injury and mortality of Tanner crab, and will reduce the potential adverse impacts of nonpelagic trawl gear on bottom habitat. Finally, this rule makes a minor technical revision to the modified nonpelagic trawl gear construction regulations to facilitate gear construction for those vessels required to use modified nonpelagic trawl gear in the GOA and Bering Sea groundfish fisheries. This rule is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the GOA groundfish FMP, and other applicable law.
2014-01-07; vol. 79 # 4 - Tuesday, January 7, 201479 FR 758 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2014 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pollock, Atka Mackerel, and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-00021 RIN0648-XD06 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; inseason adjustment; request for comments. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), January 2, 2014, until the effective date of the final 2014 and 2015 harvest specifications for BSAI groundfish, unless otherwise modified or superseded through publication of a notification in the Federal Register . Comments must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., January 17, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is adjusting the 2014 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) pollock, Atka mackerel, and Pacific cod fisheries. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined these TACs are incorrectly specified, and will ensure the BSAI pollock, Atka mackerel, and Pacific cod TACs are the appropriate amounts based on the best available scientific information. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area.
2014-01-06; vol. 79 # 3 - Monday, January 6, 201479 FR 601 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2014 Gulf of Alaska Pollock and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-31558 RIN0648-XD05 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; inseason adjustment; request for comments. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), January 1, 2014, until the effective date of the final 2014 and 2015 harvest specifications for GOA groundfish, unless otherwise modified or superseded through publication of a notification in the Federal Register . Comments must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., January 21, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is adjusting the 2014 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) pollock and Pacific cod fisheries. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined these TACs are incorrectly specified, and will ensure the GOA pollock and Pacific cod TACs are the appropriate amounts based on the best available scientific information for pollock and Pacific cod in the GOA. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska.
79 FR 603 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area; Amendment 99
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-31556 RIN0648-BC73 Docket No.121029593-3999-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Final rule. Effective February 6, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS publishes regulations to implement Amendment 99 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP). Amendment 99 enables the holders of license limitation program (LLP) licenses authorizing a designated vessel to catch and process Pacific cod in the BSAI hook-and-line fisheries to use newly built or existing vessels that are not eligible under current vessel length and capacity restrictions. This action is necessary to promote safety-at-sea by encouraging the replacement of older vessels with newer and more efficient vessels that are able to meet modern vessel safety standards. This action is intended to facilitate the increased retention and utilization of groundfish by allowing sector participants to use larger vessels with increased processing and hold capabilities. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the BSAI FMP, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), and other applicable laws.
2013-12-17; vol. 78 # 242 - Tuesday, December 17, 201378 FR 76245 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Greenland Turbot in the Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-29924 RIN0648-XD02 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), December 12, 2013, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Greenland turbot in the Bering Sea subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2013 Greenland turbot initial total allowable catch (ITAC) in the Bering Sea subarea of the BSAI.
78 FR 76246 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Several Groundfish Species in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-29916 RIN0648-XD02 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; apportionment of reserves; request for comments. Effective December 12, 2013, through 2400 hrs, Alaska local time, December 31, 2013. Comments must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., Alaska local time, December 27, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS apportions amounts of the non-specified reserve to the initial total allowable catch of Bering Sea Greenland turbot and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Alaska plaice and the total allowable catch of BSAI sculpins and BSAI skates in the BSAI management area. This action is necessary to allow the fisheries to continue operating. It is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the fishery management plan for the BSAI management area.
2013-12-06; vol. 78 # 235 - Friday, December 6, 201378 FR 73454 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-29164 RIN0648-XC97 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; reallocation. Effective December 3, 2013, through 2400 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from catcher vessels using trawl gear to catcher vessels using hook-and-line gear and vessels using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska management area (GOA). This action is necessary to allow the 2013 total allowable catch of Pacific cod in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA to be harvested.
78 FR 73454 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-29165 RIN0648-XC97 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; reallocation. Effective December 3, 2013, through 2400 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from catcher vessels using trawl gear to catcher/processors using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska management area (GOA). This action is necessary to allow the 2013 total allowable catch of Pacific cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA to be harvested.
2013-12-05; vol. 78 # 234 - Thursday, December 5, 201378 FR 73110 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-29059 RIN0648-XD01 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; modification of a closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), December 2, 2013, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., December 13, 2013. Comments must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., December 17, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the Bering Sea subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This action is necessary to fully use the 2013 total allowable catch of Pacific ocean perch specified for the Bering Sea subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area.
2013-11-20; vol. 78 # 224 - Wednesday, November 20, 201378 FR 69591 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Halibut and Crab Prohibited Species Catch Allowances in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-27779 RIN0648-XC98 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; reallocation. Effective November 15, 2013, through 2400 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is reallocating the projected unused amounts of the 2013 halibut and crab prohibited species catch (PSC) allowances from the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands trawl (BSAI) limited access sector to the Amendment 80 cooperatives in the BSAI management area. This action is necessary to allow the Amendment 80 cooperatives to fully harvest their 2013 groundfish allocations.
78 FR 69592 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-27778 RIN0648-XC97 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; reallocation. Effective November 15, 2013, through 2400 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is reallocating the projected unused amounts of Pacific cod from catcher vessels using jig gear, catcher vessels greater than 60 feet (18.3 meters) length overall (LOA) using pot gear, and catcher vessels using trawl gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters) LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear, American Fisheries Act (AFA) catcher/processors (C/P), Amendment 80 (A80) C/Ps, C/P vessels using pot gear, and C/P vessels using hook-and-line gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This action is necessary to allow the 2013 total allowable catch of Pacific cod to be harvested.
2013-11-14; vol. 78 # 220 - Thursday, November 14, 201378 FR 68374 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfin Sole for Vessels Participating in the BSAI Trawl Limited Access Fishery in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-27239 RIN0648-XC97 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), November 10, 2013, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for vessels participating in the BSAI trawl yellowfin sole fishery in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2013 allocation of yellowfin sole total allowable catch for vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery in the BSAI.
2013-10-30; vol. 78 # 210 - Wednesday, October 30, 201378 FR 64891 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-25671 RIN0648-XC94 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 25, 2013, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Atka mackerel in the Central Aleutian district (CAI) of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2013 total allowable catch (TAC) of Atka mackerel in this area allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery.
78 FR 64891 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-25704 RIN0648-XC94 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 25, 2013, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the Central Aleutian district (CAI) of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2013 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean perch in this area allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery.
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-25718 RIN0648-XC94 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 25, 2013, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the Eastern Aleutian district (EAI) of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2013 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean perch in this area allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery.
78 FR 64892 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-25721 RIN0648-XC94 Docket No.121018563-3148-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 25, 2013, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Atka mackerel in the Bering Sea subarea and Eastern Aleutian district (BS/EAI) of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2013 total allowable catch (TAC) of Atka mackerel in this area allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery.
2013-10-25; vol. 78 # 207 - Friday, October 25, 201378 FR 63899 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-25135 RIN0648-XC92 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; modification of a closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 22, 2013, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., November 1, 2013. Comments must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., November 6, 2013 . 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is opening directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to fully use the 2013 total allowable catch of pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the GOA.
2013-10-24; vol. 78 # 206 - Thursday, October 24, 201378 FR 63405 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-25012 RIN0648-XC92 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; modification of a closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 22, 2013, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., November 1, 2013. Comments must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., November 5, 2013 . 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is opening directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to fully use the 2013 total allowable catch of pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the GOA.
2013-10-11; vol. 78 # 198 - Friday, October 11, 201378 FR 62005 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-24447 RIN0648-XC91 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 8, 2013, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2013 total allowable catch of pollock for Statistical Area 630 in the GOA.
2013-10-10; vol. 78 # 197 - Thursday, October 10, 201378 FR 61990 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-24434 RIN0648-XC91 Docket No.120918468-3111-02 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Temporary rule; closure. Effective October 7, 2013, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2013 total allowable catch of pollock for Statistical Area 620 in the GOA.
Title 50 published on 2013-10-01The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 50 CFR 679 after this date.2014-04-15; vol. 79 # 72 - Tuesday, April 15, 201479 FR 21151 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Final 2014 and 2015 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish; Correction
2014-01-03; vol. 79 # 2 - Friday, January 3, 201479 FR 381 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Modifications to Identification Markings on Fishing Gear Marker Buoys
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-31416 RIN0648-BD66 Docket No.130903776-3776-01 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed rule; request for comments. Comments must be received no later than February 3, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS proposes to revise the identification marking requirements for fishing gear marker buoys (buoys) used in Federal waters off Alaska. This proposed rule would eliminate the requirement that hook-and-line, longline pot, and pot-and-line buoys be marked with the vessel&apos;s name. The requirement to mark buoys with either the vessel&apos;s Federal fisheries permit number or Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) number remains in effect. This action is needed to remove a regulatory requirement that is unnecessary. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI Groundfish FMP), the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA Groundfish FMP), and other applicable laws.
2013-12-10; vol. 78 # 237 - Tuesday, December 10, 201378 FR 74063 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; 2014 and 2015 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-29352 RIN0648-XC92 Docket No.131021878-3878-01 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed rule; request for comments. Comments must be received by January 9, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS proposes 2014 and 2015 harvest specifications, apportionments, and prohibited species catch allowances for the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management area. This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2014 and 2015 fishing years, and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the BSAI in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
78 FR 74079 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Proposed 2014 and 2015 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-29354 RIN0648-XC89 Docket No.130925836-3836-01 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed rule; request for comments. Comments must be received by January 9, 2014. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS proposes 2014 and 2015 harvest specifications, apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch limits for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2014 and 2015 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
78 FR 68390 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area; Amendment 102
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-26999 RIN0648-BD03 Docket No.130306200-3200-01 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed rule; request for comments. Submit comments on or before December 16, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS proposes regulations to implement Amendment 102 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP), and amend the Individual Fishing Quota Program for the Fixed-Gear Commercial Fisheries for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish in Waters in and off Alaska (IFQ Program). Amendment 102 and its proposed implementing regulations would create a Community Quota Entity (CQE) Program in halibut IFQ regulatory area 4B (Area 4B) and the sablefish Aleutian Islands regulatory area that is similar to the existing CQE Program in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). Amendment 102 would also allow an eligible community in Area 4B and in the Aleutian Islands to establish a non-profit organization as a CQE to purchase halibut catcher vessel quota share (QS) assigned to Area 4B and sablefish QS assigned to the Aleutian Islands. The CQE could assign the resulting annual halibut and sablefish IFQ to participants according to defined CQE Program elements. An additional proposed revision to the IFQ Program regulations would allow IFQ derived from D share halibut QS to be fished on Category C vessels in Area 4B. These actions are necessary to provide additional fishing opportunities for residents of fishery dependent communities and sustain participation in the halibut and sablefish IFQ fisheries. These actions are intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982, the BSAI FMP, and other applicable law.
2013-11-01; vol. 78 # 212 - Friday, November 1, 201378 FR 65602 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area; Amendment 102
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-26106 RIN0648-BD03 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Notice of availability of fishery management plan amendment; request for comments. Comments on Amendment 102 must be received no later than 5 p.m., Alaska local time (A.l.t.), on December 31, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS announces that the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 102 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP) for review by the Secretary of Commerce. Amendment 102 would implement a Community Quota Entity (CQE) Program for sablefish in the Aleutian Islands regulatory area. The proposed CQE Program would be similar to the existing CQE Program in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). Amendment 102 is necessary to provide additional fishing opportunities in fishery dependent communities of the Aleutian Islands and sustain participation in the sablefish IFQ fisheries. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the BSAI FMP, and other applicable laws.
78 FR 63951 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area; Amendment 99
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-25271 RIN0648-BC73 Docket No.121029593-3851-01 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed rule; request for comments. Submit comments on or before November 25, 2013. 50 CFR Part 679 SummaryNMFS issues a proposed rule that would implement Amendment 99 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP). If approved, Amendment 99 would enable the holders of license limitation program (LLP) licenses authorizing a designated vessel to catch and process Pacific cod in the BSAI hook-and-line fisheries to use newly built or existing vessels that are not eligible under current vessel length and capacity restrictions. This action is necessary to promote safety-at-sea by encouraging the replacement of older vessels with newer and more efficient vessels that are able to meet modern vessel safety standards. This action is intended to facilitate the increased retention and utilization of groundfish by allowing sector participants to use larger vessels with increased processing and hold capabilities. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the BSAI FMP, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), and other applicable laws.