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Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water Species Fishery by Catcher Processors in the Gulf of Alaska, 33330 [E8-13237]
Download as PDF 33330 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 114 / Thursday, June 12, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Issued in Washington, DC under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.57(j) on May 21, 2008. D.J. Gribbin, General Counsel, Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. E8–12108 Filed 6–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–62–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 071106671–8010–02] RIN 0648–XI38 Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water Species Fishery by Catcher Processors in the Gulf of Alaska National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for species that comprise the shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors subject to sideboard limits established under the Central Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Rockfish Program in the GOA. This action is necessary because the 2008 Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) sideboard limit specified for the shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors subject to sideboard limits established under the Central GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA is insufficient to support directed fishing for the shallow-water species fisheries. DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 1, 2008, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 31, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hogan, 907–586–7228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the 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 MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Regulations governing fishing by U.S. processors in accordance with the FMP appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600 and 50 CFR part 679. The 2008 Pacific halibut PSC sideboard limit specified for the shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors subject to sideboard VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Jun 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 limits established under the Central GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA is 11 metric tons as established by § 679.82(d), the 2008 and 2009 harvest specifications for groundfish of the GOA (73 FR 10562, February 27, 2008), for the period 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 1, 2008, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 31, 2008. In accordance with § 679.82(d)(9)(i)(B), the Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined that the 2008 Pacific halibut PSC sideboard limit specified for the shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors subject to sideboard limits established under the Central GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA is insufficient to support directed fishing for the shallow-water species fisheries. Consequently, in accordance with § 679.82(d)(9)(ii)(A), NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for species that comprise the shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors subject to sideboard limits established under the Central GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA. The species and species groups that comprise the shallow-water species fishery for the sideboard limit are shallow-water flatfish and flathead sole. 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 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 the shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors subject to sideboard limits established under the Central GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of June 4, 2008. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This action is required by § 679.82 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: June 6, 2008. Emily H. Menashes Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–13237 Filed 6–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 071106671–8010–02] RIN 0648–XI36 Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species Fishery by Catcher Vessels in the Gulf of Alaska National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for species that comprise the deep-water species fishery for catcher vessels subject to sideboard limits established under the Central Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Rockfish Program in the GOA. This action is necessary because the 2008 Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) sideboard limit specified for the deep-water species fishery for catcher vessels subject to sideboard limits established under the Central GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA is insufficient to support directed fishing for the deep-water species fisheries. Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 1, 2008, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 31, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hogan, 907–586–7228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the 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 MagnusonStevens 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. DATES: E:\FR\FM\12JNR1.SGM 12JNR1
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RIN 0648-XI38
Water Species Fishery by Catcher Processors in the Gulf of Alaska
the shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors subject to
sideboard limits established under the Central Gulf of Alaska (GOA)
Rockfish Program in the GOA. This action is necessary because the 2008
Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) sideboard limit
specified for the shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors
Program in the GOA is insufficient to support directed fishing for the
shallow-water species fisheries.
fishing by U.S. processors in accordance with the FMP appear at subpart
H of 50 CFR part 600 and 50 CFR part 679.
shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors subject to
the GOA is 11 metric tons as established by Sec.  679.82(d), the 2008
and 2009 harvest specifications for groundfish of the GOA (73 FR 10562,
February 27, 2008), for the period 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 1, 2008,
sideboard limit specified for the shallow-water species fishery for
catcher processors subject to sideboard limits established under the
directed fishing for the shallow-water species fisheries. Consequently,
in accordance with Sec.  679.82(d)(9)(ii)(A), NMFS is prohibiting
directed fishing for species that comprise the shallow-water species
fishery for catcher processors subject to sideboard limits established
under the Central GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA. The species and
species groups that comprise the shallow-water species fishery for the
sideboard limit are shallow-water flatfish and flathead sole.
would delay the closure of the shallow-water species fishery for
Central GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA. NMFS was unable to publish a