Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Directed Fishing With Trawl Gear by Fisheries Act Catcher Processors in Bycatch Limitation Zone 1 of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 6459-6460 [2016-02391]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 25 / Monday, February 8, 2016 / Rules and Regulations notification of reports of Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) resolution advisories issued either (i) when an aircraft is being operated on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan and compliance with the advisory is necessary to avert a substantial risk of collision between two or more aircraft, or (ii) to an aircraft operating in class A airspace. 75 FR 922 (Jan. 7, 2010). In collecting such reports since 2010, the NTSB has determined it no longer needs reports of ACAS resolution advisories issued to an aircraft operating in class A airspace. This final rule confirms the NTSB will now only require reports of such resolution advisories when an aircraft operating on an IFR flight plan my comply with the advisory in order to avert a substantial risk of collision between two or more aircraft. 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The NTSB’s rule on the direct final rulemaking procedure, codified at 49 CFR 800.44, states a direct final rule makes changes to a regulation which will take effect on a certain date unless the NTSB receives an adverse comment or a notice of intent to file an adverse comment. Id. § 800.44(d). Section 800.44 also defines ‘‘adverse comment’’ for purposes of the direct final rulemaking procedure. Comments on the NTSB’s change to section 830.5(a)(10) and the updated footnote accompanying section 830.5 were due by January 14, 2016. The NTSB did not receive any comments. Therefore, as indicated in the direct final rule, the changes will become effective on February 16, 2016. 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The NTSB certifies this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Regarding other Executive Orders and statutory provisions, this final rule also complies with all applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, ‘‘Civil Justice Reform,’’ to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden. In addition, the NTSB has evaluated this rule under: Executive Order 12630, ‘‘Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights’’; Executive Order 13045, ‘‘Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks’’; Executive Order 13175, ‘‘Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments’’; Executive Order 13211, ‘‘Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use’’; and the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act, 15 U.S.C. 272 note. The NTSB has concluded this rule does not contravene any of the requirements set forth in these Executive Orders or statutes, nor does it prompt further consideration with regard to such requirements. List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 830 Aircraft accidents, Aircraft incidents, Aviation safety, Overdue aircraft PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 6459 notification and reporting, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: February 3, 2016. Christopher A. Hart, Chairman. [FR Doc. 2016–02413 Filed 2–5–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7533–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 141021887–5172–02] RIN 0648–XE429 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Directed Fishing With Trawl Gear by Fisheries Act Catcher Processors in Bycatch Limitation Zone 1 of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. AGENCY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing with trawl gear, other than pelagic trawl gear for walleye pollock, by American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher processors in Bycatch Limitation Zone 1 of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the sideboard limit of the 2016 bycatch allowance of red king crab in Zone 1 specified for AFA trawl catcher processors in the BSAI. DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 3, 2016, though 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Whitney, 907–586–7269. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the 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 sideboard limit of the 2016 bycatch allowance of red king crab in Zone 1 specified for the AFA trawl catcher processors in the BSAI is 606 crab as established by the final 2015 and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08FER1.SGM 08FER1 6460 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 25 / Monday, February 8, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 2016 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (80 FR 11919, March 5, 2015). In accordance with § 679.64(a)(2) and (3), the Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the sideboard limit of red king crab in Zone 1 specified for the AFA catcher processors in the BSAI will be caught. Therefore, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing with trawl gear in Zone 1, other than pelagic trawl gear for walleye pollock, by AFA trawl catcher processors in the BSAI. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Classification AGENCY: 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 directed fishing with trawl gear, other than pelagic trawl gear for walleye pollock, by AFA trawl catcher processors in Zone 1 of the BSAI. NMFS was unable to publish a notification providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of February 1, 2016. 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 § 679.21 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES Dated: February 3, 2016. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2016–02391 Filed 2–3–16; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:19 Feb 05, 2016 Jkt 238001 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 140918791–4999–02] RIN 0648–XE426 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Processors Using Trawl Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; modification of a closure. NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/ processors using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to fully use the A season allowance of the 2016 total allowable catch apportioned to catcher/processors using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA. DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 4, 2016, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., June 10, 2016. Comments must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., February 23, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this document, identified by NOAA– NMFS–2014–0118, by any of the following methods: • Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-20140118, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. • Mail: Submit written comments to Glenn Merrill, Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries Division, Alaska Region NMFS, Attn: Ellen Sebastian. Mail comments to P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668. Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/ A’’ in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). Attachments to electronic comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF file formats only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obren Davis, 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. Regulations governing sideboard protections for GOA groundfish fisheries appear at subpart B of 50 CFR part 680. NMFS closed directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA under § 679.20(d)(1)(iii) on January 1, 2016 pursuant to the final 2015 and 2016 harvest specifications for groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (80 FR 10250, February 25, 2015) and inseason adjustment (81 FR 188, January 5, 2016). NMFS has determined that as of February 1, 2016, approximately 200 metric tons of Pacific cod remain in the A season allowance of the 2016 Pacific cod apportionment for catcher/ processors using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA. Therefore, in accordance with § 679.25(a)(1)(i), (a)(2)(i)(C), and (a)(2)(iii)(D), and to fully use the 2016 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA, NMFS is terminating the previous closure and is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA. The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, (Regional Administrator) considered the following factors in reaching this decision: (1) The current catch of Pacific cod by catcher/ processors using trawl gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA and, (2) the harvest capacity and stated intent on future harvesting patterns of vessels in participating in this fishery. Classification This action responds to the best available information recently obtained E:\FR\FM\08FER1.SGM 08FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 25 (Monday, February 8, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6459-6460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02391]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 141021887-5172-02]
RIN 0648-XE429


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Directed 
Fishing With Trawl Gear by Fisheries Act Catcher Processors in Bycatch 
Limitation Zone 1 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.

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SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing with trawl gear, other 
than pelagic trawl gear for walleye pollock, by American Fisheries Act 
(AFA) trawl catcher processors in Bycatch Limitation Zone 1 of the 
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is 
necessary to prevent exceeding the sideboard limit of the 2016 bycatch 
allowance of red king crab in Zone 1 specified for AFA trawl catcher 
processors in the BSAI.

DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 3, 
2016, though 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Whitney, 907-586-7269.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the 
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 sideboard limit of the 2016 bycatch allowance of red king crab 
in Zone 1 specified for the AFA trawl catcher processors in the BSAI is 
606 crab as established by the final 2015 and

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2016 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (80 FR 11919, 
March 5, 2015).
    In accordance with Sec.  679.64(a)(2) and (3), the Administrator, 
Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 
sideboard limit of red king crab in Zone 1 specified for the AFA 
catcher processors in the BSAI will be caught. Therefore, NMFS is 
prohibiting directed fishing with trawl gear in Zone 1, other than 
pelagic trawl gear for walleye pollock, by AFA trawl catcher processors 
in the BSAI.

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 directed fishing with trawl gear, other than 
pelagic trawl gear for walleye pollock, by AFA trawl catcher processors 
in Zone 1 of the BSAI. NMFS was unable to publish a notification 
providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant 
data only became available as of February 1, 2016.
    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 Sec.  679.21 and is exempt from review 
under Executive Order 12866.

    Authority:  16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: February 3, 2016.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-02391 Filed 2-3-16; 4:15 pm]
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