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Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 20891 [2011-8925] :: National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration :: Department Of Commerce :: Regulation Tracker :: Justia
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Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 20891 [2011-8925]
Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 72 / Thursday, April 14, 2011 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 101126521–0640–02] RIN 0648–XA364 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; modification of a closure. AGENCY: NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI). This action is necessary to fully use the B season allowance of the 2011 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI. DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), April 9, 2011, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., April 12, 2011. Comments must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., April 25, 2011. ADDRESSES: Send comments to James W. Balsiger, Regional Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, Attn: Ellen Sebastian. You may submit comments, identified by RIN 0648–XA364, by any one of the following methods: • Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal http:// www.regulations.gov. • Mail: P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802. • Fax: (907) 586–7557. • Hand delivery to the Federal Building: 709 West 9th Street, Room 420A, Juneau, AK. All comments received are a part of the public record. Comment will generally be posted without change. All Personal Identifying Information (for example, name, address, etc.) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be publicly accessible. Do not submit Confidential Business mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:26 Apr 13, 2011 Jkt 223001 Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter N/A in the required fields, if you wish to remain anonymous). You may submit attachments to electronic comments in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh Keaton, 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. NMFS closed directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI under § 679.20(d)(1)(iii) on April 4, 2011 (76 FR 18663, April 5, 2011). As of April 6, 2011, NMFS has determined that approximately 2,000 metric tons remain in the directed fishing allowance of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI. Therefore, in accordance with § 679.25(a)(1)(i), (a)(2)(i)(C), and (a)(2)(iii)(D), and to fully utilize the B season allowance of the 2011 TAC of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI, NMFS is terminating the previous closure and is reopening directed fishing Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI. The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, (Regional Administrator) considered the following factors in reaching this decision: (1) The current catch of Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI and, (2) the harvest capacity and stated intent on future harvesting patterns of vessels in participating in this fishery. In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(iii), the Regional Administrator finds that this directed fishing allowance will be reached after 72 hours. Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI effective 1200 hrs, A.l.t., April 12, 2011. PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 20891 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 opening of directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI. 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 and processors. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of April 6, 2011. 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. Without this inseason adjustment, NMFS could not allow the B season allowance of the 2011 TAC of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI to be harvested in an expedient manner and in accordance with the regulatory schedule. Under § 679.25(c)(2), interested persons are invited to submit written comments on this action to the above address until April 25, 2011. This action is required by § 679.25 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: April 8, 2011. James P. Burgess, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–8925 Filed 4–8–11; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\14APR1.SGM 14APR1
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vessels using trawl gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
Management Area (BSAI). This action is necessary to fully use the B
season allowance of the 2011 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod
allocated to catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), April 9, 2011,
through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., April 12, 2011. Comments must be received at
the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., April 25, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to James W. Balsiger, Regional Administrator,
Alaska Region, NMFS, Attn: Ellen Sebastian. You may submit comments,
identified by RIN 0648-XA364, by any one of the following methods:
All comments received are a part of the public record. Comment will
generally be posted without change. All Personal Identifying
using trawl gear in the BSAI under Sec.  679.20(d)(1)(iii) on April 4,
2011 (76 FR 18663, April 5, 2011).
As of April 6, 2011, NMFS has determined that approximately 2,000
metric tons remain in the directed fishing allowance of Pacific cod
allocated to catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI. Therefore,
in accordance with Sec.  679.25(a)(1)(i), (a)(2)(i)(C), and
(a)(2)(iii)(D), and to fully utilize the B season allowance of the 2011
TAC of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels using trawl gear in the
BSAI, NMFS is terminating the previous closure and is reopening
directed fishing Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the
BSAI. The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, (Regional Administrator)
current catch of Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the
BSAI and, (2) the harvest capacity and stated intent on future
harvesting patterns of vessels in participating in this fishery. In
finds that this directed fishing allowance will be reached after 72
hours. Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific
cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI effective 1200 hrs,
A.l.t., April 12, 2011.
vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI. Immediate notification is
Without this inseason adjustment, NMFS could not allow the B season
allowance of the 2011 TAC of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels
using trawl gear in the BSAI to be harvested in an expedient manner and
in accordance with the regulatory schedule. Under Sec.  679.25(c)(2),
interested persons are invited to submit written comments on this
action to the above address until April 25, 2011.
[FR Doc. 2011-8925 Filed 4-8-11; 4:15 pm]