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Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area, 76425 [2012-31228] :: National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration :: Department Of Commerce :: Regulation Tracker :: Justia
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Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area, 76425 [2012-31228]
Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 249 / Friday, December 28, 2012 / Rules and Regulations provided a mechanism for bluefish quota to be transferred from one state to another. Two or more states, under mutual agreement and with the concurrence of the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), can transfer or combine bluefish commercial quota under § 648.162(e). The Regional Administrator is required to consider the criteria in § 648.162(e)(1) in the evaluation of requests for quota transfers or combinations. Florida has agreed to transfer 50,000 lb (22,680 kg) of its 2012 commercial quota to New York. This transfer was prompted by the diligent efforts of state officials in New York not to exceed the commercial bluefish quota. The Regional Administrator has determined that the criteria set forth in § 648.162(e)(1) have been met. The revised bluefish quotas for calendar year 2012 are: Florida, 987,894 lb (448,101 kg); and New York, 1,121,466 lb (508,688 kg). Classification This action is taken under 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: December 21, 2012. Emily H. Menashes, Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2012–31216 Filed 12–21–12; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 111207737–2141–02] RIN 0648–XC415 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; reallocation. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from catcher vessels using trawl gear to VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:32 Dec 27, 2012 Jkt 229001 vessels using pot gear and catcher vessels less than 50 feet length overall using hook-and-line gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska management area. This action is necessary to allow the 2012 total allowable catch of Pacific cod to be harvested. DATES: Effective December 26, 2012, through 2400 hrs, Alaska local time (A.L.t.), December 31, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obren Davis, 907–586–7228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) exclusive economic zone according to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (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. Regulations governing sideboard protections for GOA groundfish fisheries appear at subpart B of 50 CFR part 680. The 2012 Pacific cod total allowable catch specified for catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA is 14,154 metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2012 and 2013 harvest specifications for groundfish in the GOA (77 FR 15194, March 14, 2012), after a 1,627 mt apportionment to the trawl catcher vessel sector under the Central GOA Rockfish Program (§ 679.81(c)(4)(ii)) and a 1,800 mt reallocation to the pot and jig gear sectors (77 FR 67579, November 13, 2012). The Administrator, Alaska Region (Regional Administrator) has determined that catcher vessels using trawl gear will not be able to harvest 950 mt of the 2012 Pacific cod TAC allocated to those vessels under § 679.20(a)(12)(i)(B)(4). In accordance with § 679.20(a)(12)(ii)(B), the Regional Administrator has also determined that the pot sector and the less than 50 ft. length overall (LOA) catcher vessel using hook-and-line gear sector currently have the capacity to harvest this excess allocation and reallocates 750 mt to vessels using pot gear and 200 mt to less than 50 ft. LOA catcher vessels using hook-and-line gear. The harvest specifications for Pacific cod included in the final 2012 harvest specifications for groundfish in the GOA (77 FR 15194, March 14, 2012), as adjusted by the 1,800 mt reallocation to PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 76425 the pot and jig gear sectors (77 FR 67579, November 13, 2012), are revised as follows: 13,204 mt for catcher vessels using trawl gear, 14,005 mt for vessels using pot gear, and 6,374 mt to less than 50 ft. LOA catcher vessels using hookand-line gear. This action does not reduce the Pacific cod apportionment (1,627 mt) made to the trawl catcher vessel sector operating under the Central GOA Rockfish Program. Classification This action responds to the best available information recently obtained 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 reallocation of Pacific cod specified from catcher vessels using trawl gear to vessels using pot gear and less than 50 ft. LOA catcher vessels using hook-and-line gear. Since the fishery is currently open, it is important to immediately inform the industry as to the revised allocations. Immediate notification is necessary to allow for the orderly conduct and efficient operation of this fishery, to allow the industry to plan for the fishing season, and to avoid potential disruption to the fishing fleet as well as processors. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of December 20, 2012. 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 is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: December 21, 2012. Emily H. Menashes, Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2012–31228 Filed 12–26–12; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\28DER1.SGM 28DER1
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cod from catcher vessels using trawl gear to vessels using pot gear and
catcher vessels less than 50 feet length overall using hook-and-line
gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska management
area. This action is necessary to allow the 2012 total allowable catch
of Pacific cod to be harvested.
DATES: Effective December 26, 2012, through 2400 hrs, Alaska local time
14,154 metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2012 and 2013
harvest specifications for groundfish in the GOA (77 FR 15194, March
14, 2012), after a 1,627 mt apportionment to the trawl catcher vessel
sector under the Central GOA Rockfish Program (Sec.  679.81(c)(4)(ii))
and a 1,800 mt reallocation to the pot and jig gear sectors (77 FR
67579, November 13, 2012). The Administrator, Alaska Region (Regional
Administrator) has determined that catcher vessels using trawl gear
will not be able to harvest 950 mt of the 2012 Pacific cod TAC
allocated to those vessels under Sec.  679.20(a)(12)(i)(B)(4). In
accordance with Sec.  679.20(a)(12)(ii)(B), the Regional Administrator
has also determined that the pot sector and the less than 50 ft. length
overall (LOA) catcher vessel using hook-and-line gear sector currently
have the capacity to harvest this excess allocation and reallocates 750
mt to vessels using pot gear and 200 mt to less than 50 ft. LOA catcher
vessels using hook-and-line gear.
2012 harvest specifications for groundfish in the GOA (77 FR 15194,
March 14, 2012), as adjusted by the 1,800 mt reallocation to the pot
and jig gear sectors (77 FR 67579, November 13, 2012), are revised as
follows: 13,204 mt for catcher vessels using trawl gear, 14,005 mt for
vessels using pot gear, and 6,374 mt to less than 50 ft. LOA catcher
vessels using hook-and-line gear. This action does not reduce the
Pacific cod apportionment (1,627 mt) made to the trawl catcher vessel
sector operating under the Central GOA Rockfish Program.
vessels using trawl gear to vessels using pot gear and less than 50 ft.
LOA catcher vessels using hook-and-line gear. Since the fishery is
[FR Doc. 2012-31228 Filed 12-26-12; 11:15 am]