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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 32 / Thursday, February 17, 2005 / Rules and Regulations VRS Cannot Be Used as a Substitute for Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) We again remind providers (and consumers) that VRS is not the same as Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), even though both services use the Internet and a video connection to permit persons with hearing disabilities to communicate with persons without such disabilities. See generally 2004 TRS Report & Order at paragraphs 162 n.466 & 172 n.490. VRI is a service that is used when an interpreter cannot be physically present to interpret for two persons who are together at the same location (for example, at a meeting or in a doctor’s office). In that situation, an interpreter at a remote location may be used via a video connection. A fee is generally charged by companies that offer this service. By contrast, VRS, like all forms of TRS, is a means of giving access to the telephone system. Therefore, VRS is to be used only when a person with a hearing disability, who absent such disability would make a voice telephone call, desires to make a call to a person without such a disability through the telephone system (or if, in the reverse situation, the hearing person desires to make such a call to a person with a hearing disability). VRS calls are compensated from the Interstate TRS Fund, which is overseen by the Commission. In circumstances where a person with a hearing disability desires to communicate with someone in person, he or she may not use VRS but must either hire an ‘‘in-person’’ interpreter or a VRI service. We will continue to carefully scrutinize the provision and use of VRS to ensure that it is being used only as a means of accessing the telephone system, not as a substitute for VRI. Federal Communications Commission. Jay Keithley, Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. 05–3066 Filed 2–16–05; 8:45 am] Regulation Correction For reasons set forth in the preamble, we correct the final rule published on January 4, 2005, at 70 FR 426 by correcting amendatory instruction #3 on page 448, column 1, to read as follows: I PART 17—[CORRECTED] § 17.95 [Corrected] 3. Amend § 17.95(e) by revising critical habitat for the Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae) in the same alphabetical order as this species occurs in § 17.11(h). I Dated: February 11, 2005. Sara Prigan, Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. 05–3047 Filed 2–16–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 622 Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Commercial Trip Limits for Gulf of Mexico Grouper Fishery Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 17 RIN 1018–AT57 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule To Designate Critical Habitat for the Santa Ana Sucker (Catostomus santaanae) Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. 14:43 Feb 16, 2005 SUMMARY: On January 4, 2005, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, published a final rule to designate critical habitat for the threatened Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Because we made an error in use of amendatory language, one of the final rule’s two regulatory amendments could not be properly reflected in the Code of Federal Regulations. This correction document rectifies that error. DATES: Effective February 3, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sara Prigan, Federal Register Liaison, Division of Policy and Directives Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at (703) 358–2508. RIN 0648–AS97 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR VerDate jul<14>2003 Final rule; correction. [Docket No. 050209033–5033–01; I.D. 020405D] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P AGENCY: ACTION: Jkt 205001 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Emergency rule; request for comments. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 8037 SUMMARY: NMFS issues this emergency rule to establish trip limits for the commercial shallow-water and deepwater grouper fisheries in the exclusive economic zone of the Gulf of Mexico. The intended effect of this emergency rule is to moderate the rate of harvest of the available quotas and, thereby, reduce the adverse social and economic effects of derby fishing, enable more effective quota monitoring, and reduce the probability of overfishing. DATES: This rule is effective March 3, 2005 through August 16, 2005. Comments on this emergency rule must be received no later than 5 p.m., eastern time, on March 21, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this emergency rule by any of the following methods: • E-mail: 0648– AS97.Emergency@noaa.gov. Include in the subject line the following document identifier: 0648–AS97. • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Phil Steele, Southeast Regional Office, NMFS, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702. • Fax: 727–570–5583, Attention: Phil Steele. Copies of the documents supporting this emergency rule may be obtained from the NMFS Southeast Regional Office at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phil Steele, 727–570–5305; fax: 727–570– 5583, e-mail: Phil.Steele@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The fishery for reef fish is managed under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP) that was prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council). This FMP was approved by NMFS and implemented under the authority of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by regulations at 50 CFR part 622. Background On June 15, 2004, NMFS published a final rule (69 FR 33315) to end overfishing of red grouper in the Gulf of Mexico and to implement a stock rebuilding plan as provided in Secretarial Amendment 1 to the FMP. That final rule established a red grouper commercial quota; reduced the shallowwater and deep-water grouper commercial quotas; and included a provision to close the entire shallowwater grouper commercial fishery when either the red grouper quota or the shallow-water grouper quota is reached. E:\FR\FM\17FER1.SGM 17FER1 8038 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 32 / Thursday, February 17, 2005 / Rules and Regulations As a result of these more restrictive measures, the quotas were reached before the end of the 2004 fishing year. NMFS closed the commercial fishery for deep-water grouper on July 15, 2004, and closed the shallow-water grouper on November 15, 2004, when the quotas for these fisheries were reached. Two of the principal fishing associations involved in the commercial grouper fishery, Southern Offshore Fishing Association (SOFA) and Gulf Fishermen’s Association (GFA), have indicated the 2004 closure of both the deep-water grouper and shallow-water grouper fisheries, combined with the damaging effects of four hurricanes, severely impacted the Florida economy, especially regions along the west coast and Panhandle. Although data are not yet available to quantify the adverse effects of these recent grouper closures, there is ample evidence from other highvalue fisheries, e.g., Gulf red snapper, Alaskan halibut, that quotas resulting in closures well before the end of the fishing season have substantial adverse economic and social impacts. Typically, restrictive quotas result in a derby fishing effect, i.e., a race for the fish. Problems associated with derby fishing and the resultant early closure of fisheries include: market gluts and associated depressed prices for fish landed; disruption and potential loss of established markets due to lack of a constant supply of fish; loss of fresh product for retailers and consumers; financial strain due to cash flow constraints in fisheries that have few, if any, economically viable fishing alternatives during closures; inability to retain experienced fishing crew members; and competitive pressure to fish in marginal or unsafe weather. Timely and appropriately structured trip limits have the potential to mitigate many of these issues. At the November 7–12, 2004, Council meeting, SOFA and GFA requested an interim or emergency rule to establish commercial trip limits for shallow-water and deep-water grouper to slow the rate of harvest and extend the 2005 fishing season, thus reducing potential adverse economic consequences for all sectors of the commercial grouper fishery, including affected fishing communities. The trip limits proposed by the SOFA and GFA were structured as follows: (1) On January 1, all vessels will be limited to a 10,000–lb (4,536–kg), gutted-weight (GW), trip limit for deep-water grouper and shallow-water grouper combined; (2) if on or before August 1 the fishery is estimated to have landed more than 50 percent of either the shallow-water grouper or the red grouper quota, then a 7,500–lb (3,402–kg) GW trip limit VerDate jul<14>2003 14:43 Feb 16, 2005 Jkt 205001 takes effect; and (3) if on or before October 1 the fishery is estimated to have landed more than 75 percent of either the shallow-water grouper or the red grouper quota, then a 5,500–lb (2,495–kg) GW trip limit takes effect. The Council is concerned the rate of commercial grouper harvest may increase in 2005 due to industry reaction to the 2004 closures (i.e., a derby effect) and because of improvement in the status of the red grouper resource as a result of the rebuilding plan and recently implemented management measures. Sufficient data are not available to evaluate the rate of harvest this early in the 2005 fishing season. However, based on experiences in the Gulf red snapper fishery and other high-value quotamanaged fisheries, there is a high probability of an increased harvest rate. Without some mechanism to slow the rate of harvest, it is likely the quotas in 2005 would be reached earlier than in 2004 resulting in an even shorter fishing season and significant adverse economic and social impacts on affected fishermen and the dependent fishing communities. The recommended trip limits will slow the rate of harvest, help to extend the fishing season, and facilitate accurate monitoring of the quotas, thus, lessening the likelihood of overfishing. To be most effective, trip limits must be implemented as near the beginning of the fishing season as possible. For these reasons, the Council requested NMFS develop an emergency rule establishing the proposed trip limits for the commercial grouper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico for the 2005–fishing year. NMFS concurs with the need for emergency implementation of the trip limits. NMFS issues this emergency rule, effective for not more than 180 days, as authorized by section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The emergency rule may be extended for an additional 180 days, provided the public has had an opportunity to comment on the emergency rule and provided the Council is actively preparing proposed regulations to address the emergency on a permanent basis. Public comments on this emergency rule are invited and will be considered in determining whether to extend this emergency rule. The Council is preparing a regulatory amendment under the FMP framework procedure to address, on a permanent basis, trip limits for the commercial grouper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico that are the subject of this rule. Trip limits are needed on a longer-term basis to control harvest rate until such time as the Council is able to evaluate and PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 possibly implement a more comprehensive management strategy for controlling effort in this fishery. Classification The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA (AA), has determined that this emergency rule is necessary to minimize adverse social and economic impacts, (i.e., derby fishing, market gluts, lower ex-vessel prices, potential safety-at-sea issues, and a shortened fishing season). The AA has also determined that this rule is consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and other applicable laws. This emergency rule has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. This emergency rule is exempt from the procedures of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because the rule is issued without opportunity for prior notice and opportunity for public comment. The AA finds good cause to waive the requirement to provide prior notice and opportunity for public comment, pursuant to authority set forth at U.S.C. 553(b)(B), as such procedures would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest. This emergency rule will establish commercial trip limits to moderate the rate of harvest of the available quotas, thereby helping to keep the fishery open for more of the fishing year and reducing the effects of derby fishing and the associated adverse social and economic impacts. Preliminary January 2005 data from the commercial deep-water grouper fishery indicate landings are approximately 23 percent higher than landings for the comparable time period in 2004, thus making immediate action necessary to prevent the adverse consequences this rule is intended to reduce. For these same reasons, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the AA finds good cause to establish an effective date less than 30 days after the date of publication. For the reasons stated above, a 30–day delay in the effective date of this emergency rule would be contrary to the public interest. However, to ensure that vessels at sea will have adequate time to return to port and offload prior to the effectiveness of trips limits established by this emergency rule, the effectiveness of this emergency rule will be delayed until March 3, 2005. List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 622 Fisheries, Fishing, Puerto Rico, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Virgin Islands. E:\FR\FM\17FER1.SGM 17FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 32 / Thursday, February 17, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Dated: February 11, 2005. John Oliver, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Operations, National Marine Fisheries Service. § 622.44 For the reasons set out in the preamble, 50 CFR part 622 is amended as follows: I PART 622—FISHERIES OF THE CARIBBEAN, GULF, AND SOUTH ATLANTIC 1. The authority citation for part 622 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. 2. In § 622.44, paragraph (g) is added to read as follows: I VerDate jul<14>2003 14:43 Feb 16, 2005 Jkt 205001 Commercial trip limits. * * * * * (g) Gulf deep-water and shallow-water grouper, combined. (1) For vessels operating under the quotas in § 622.42(a)(1)(ii) or § 622.42(a)(1)(iii), the following trip limits apply to Gulf deep-water and shallow-water grouper combined. (See § 622.42(a)(1)(ii) and § 622.42(a)(1)(iii) for the species included in the deep-water and shallowwater grouper categories, respectively). (i) Beginning March 3, 2005—10,000 lb (4,536 kg). (ii) If on or before August 1 more than 50 percent of either the shallow-water grouper quota or red grouper quota specified in § 622.42(a)(1)(iii) is reached PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 8039 or is projected to be reached—7,500 lb (3,402 kg). (iii) If on or before October 1 more than 75 percent of either the shallowwater grouper quota or red grouper quota specified in § 622.42(a)(1)(iii) is reached or is projected to be reached— 5,500 lb (2,495 kg). (2) The Assistant Administrator, by filing a notification of trip limit change with the Office of the Federal Register, will effect the trip limit changes specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section when the applicable conditions have been met. 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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 622

[Docket No. 050209033-5033-01; I.D. 020405D]
RIN 0648-AS97


Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Commercial Trip Limits for 
Gulf of Mexico Grouper Fishery

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Emergency rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: NMFS issues this emergency rule to establish trip limits for 
the commercial shallow-water and deep-water grouper fisheries in the 
exclusive economic zone of the Gulf of Mexico. The intended effect of 
this emergency rule is to moderate the rate of harvest of the available 
quotas and, thereby, reduce the adverse social and economic effects of 
derby fishing, enable more effective quota monitoring, and reduce the 
probability of overfishing.

DATES: This rule is effective March 3, 2005 through August 16, 2005. 
Comments on this emergency rule must be received no later than 5 p.m., 
eastern time, on March 21, 2005.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this emergency rule by any of the 
following methods:
     E-mail: 0648-AS97.Emergency@noaa.gov. Include in the 
subject line the following document identifier: 0648-AS97.
     Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Phil Steele, Southeast Regional Office, NMFS, 9721 
Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
     Fax: 727-570-5583, Attention: Phil Steele.
    Copies of the documents supporting this emergency rule may be 
obtained from the NMFS Southeast Regional Office at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phil Steele, 727-570-5305; fax: 727-
570-5583, e-mail: Phil.Steele@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The fishery for reef fish is managed under 
the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of 
Mexico (FMP) that was prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management 
Council (Council). This FMP was approved by NMFS and implemented under 
the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by regulations at 50 CFR part 
622.

Background

    On June 15, 2004, NMFS published a final rule (69 FR 33315) to end 
overfishing of red grouper in the Gulf of Mexico and to implement a 
stock rebuilding plan as provided in Secretarial Amendment 1 to the 
FMP. That final rule established a red grouper commercial quota; 
reduced the shallow-water and deep-water grouper commercial quotas; and 
included a provision to close the entire shallow-water grouper 
commercial fishery when either the red grouper quota or the shallow-
water grouper quota is reached.

[[Page 8038]]

 As a result of these more restrictive measures, the quotas were 
reached before the end of the 2004 fishing year. NMFS closed the 
commercial fishery for deep-water grouper on July 15, 2004, and closed 
the shallow-water grouper on November 15, 2004, when the quotas for 
these fisheries were reached.
    Two of the principal fishing associations involved in the 
commercial grouper fishery, Southern Offshore Fishing Association 
(SOFA) and Gulf Fishermen's Association (GFA), have indicated the 2004 
closure of both the deep-water grouper and shallow-water grouper 
fisheries, combined with the damaging effects of four hurricanes, 
severely impacted the Florida economy, especially regions along the 
west coast and Panhandle. Although data are not yet available to 
quantify the adverse effects of these recent grouper closures, there is 
ample evidence from other high-value fisheries, e.g., Gulf red snapper, 
Alaskan halibut, that quotas resulting in closures well before the end 
of the fishing season have substantial adverse economic and social 
impacts. Typically, restrictive quotas result in a derby fishing 
effect, i.e., a race for the fish. Problems associated with derby 
fishing and the resultant early closure of fisheries include: market 
gluts and associated depressed prices for fish landed; disruption and 
potential loss of established markets due to lack of a constant supply 
of fish; loss of fresh product for retailers and consumers; financial 
strain due to cash flow constraints in fisheries that have few, if any, 
economically viable fishing alternatives during closures; inability to 
retain experienced fishing crew members; and competitive pressure to 
fish in marginal or unsafe weather. Timely and appropriately structured 
trip limits have the potential to mitigate many of these issues.
    At the November 7-12, 2004, Council meeting, SOFA and GFA requested 
an interim or emergency rule to establish commercial trip limits for 
shallow-water and deep-water grouper to slow the rate of harvest and 
extend the 2005 fishing season, thus reducing potential adverse 
economic consequences for all sectors of the commercial grouper 
fishery, including affected fishing communities. The trip limits 
proposed by the SOFA and GFA were structured as follows: (1) On January 
1, all vessels will be limited to a 10,000-lb (4,536-kg), gutted-weight 
(GW), trip limit for deep-water grouper and shallow-water grouper 
combined; (2) if on or before August 1 the fishery is estimated to have 
landed more than 50 percent of either the shallow-water grouper or the 
red grouper quota, then a 7,500-lb (3,402-kg) GW trip limit takes 
effect; and (3) if on or before October 1 the fishery is estimated to 
have landed more than 75 percent of either the shallow-water grouper or 
the red grouper quota, then a 5,500-lb (2,495-kg) GW trip limit takes 
effect.
    The Council is concerned the rate of commercial grouper harvest may 
increase in 2005 due to industry reaction to the 2004 closures (i.e., a 
derby effect) and because of improvement in the status of the red 
grouper resource as a result of the rebuilding plan and recently 
implemented management measures. Sufficient data are not available to 
evaluate the rate of harvest this early in the 2005 fishing season. 
However, based on experiences in the Gulf red snapper fishery and other 
high-value quota-managed fisheries, there is a high probability of an 
increased harvest rate. Without some mechanism to slow the rate of 
harvest, it is likely the quotas in 2005 would be reached earlier than 
in 2004 resulting in an even shorter fishing season and significant 
adverse economic and social impacts on affected fishermen and the 
dependent fishing communities. The recommended trip limits will slow 
the rate of harvest, help to extend the fishing season, and facilitate 
accurate monitoring of the quotas, thus, lessening the likelihood of 
overfishing. To be most effective, trip limits must be implemented as 
near the beginning of the fishing season as possible.
    For these reasons, the Council requested NMFS develop an emergency 
rule establishing the proposed trip limits for the commercial grouper 
fishery in the Gulf of Mexico for the 2005-fishing year. NMFS concurs 
with the need for emergency implementation of the trip limits.
    NMFS issues this emergency rule, effective for not more than 180 
days, as authorized by section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The 
emergency rule may be extended for an additional 180 days, provided the 
public has had an opportunity to comment on the emergency rule and 
provided the Council is actively preparing proposed regulations to 
address the emergency on a permanent basis. Public comments on this 
emergency rule are invited and will be considered in determining 
whether to extend this emergency rule. The Council is preparing a 
regulatory amendment under the FMP framework procedure to address, on a 
permanent basis, trip limits for the commercial grouper fishery in the 
Gulf of Mexico that are the subject of this rule. Trip limits are 
needed on a longer-term basis to control harvest rate until such time 
as the Council is able to evaluate and possibly implement a more 
comprehensive management strategy for controlling effort in this 
fishery.

Classification

    The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA (AA), has 
determined that this emergency rule is necessary to minimize adverse 
social and economic impacts, (i.e., derby fishing, market gluts, lower 
ex-vessel prices, potential safety-at-sea issues, and a shortened 
fishing season). The AA has also determined that this rule is 
consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and other applicable laws.
    This emergency rule has been determined to be not significant for 
purposes of Executive Order 12866.
    This emergency rule is exempt from the procedures of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act because the rule is issued without opportunity for 
prior notice and opportunity for public comment.
    The AA finds good cause to waive the requirement to provide prior 
notice and opportunity for public comment, pursuant to authority set 
forth at U.S.C. 553(b)(B), as such procedures would be impracticable 
and contrary to the public interest. This emergency rule will establish 
commercial trip limits to moderate the rate of harvest of the available 
quotas, thereby helping to keep the fishery open for more of the 
fishing year and reducing the effects of derby fishing and the 
associated adverse social and economic impacts. Preliminary January 
2005 data from the commercial deep-water grouper fishery indicate 
landings are approximately 23 percent higher than landings for the 
comparable time period in 2004, thus making immediate action necessary 
to prevent the adverse consequences this rule is intended to reduce. 
For these same reasons, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the AA finds good 
cause to establish an effective date less than 30 days after the date 
of publication. For the reasons stated above, a 30-day delay in the 
effective date of this emergency rule would be contrary to the public 
interest. However, to ensure that vessels at sea will have adequate 
time to return to port and offload prior to the effectiveness of trips 
limits established by this emergency rule, the effectiveness of this 
emergency rule will be delayed until March 3, 2005.

List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 622

    Fisheries, Fishing, Puerto Rico, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Virgin Islands.


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    Dated: February 11, 2005.
John Oliver,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Operations, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.

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For the reasons set out in the preamble, 50 CFR part 622 is amended as 
follows:

PART 622--FISHERIES OF THE CARIBBEAN, GULF, AND SOUTH ATLANTIC

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1. The authority citation for part 622 continues to read as follows:

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

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2. In Sec.  622.44, paragraph (g) is added to read as follows:


Sec.  622.44  Commercial trip limits.

* * * * *
    (g) Gulf deep-water and shallow-water grouper, combined. (1) For 
vessels operating under the quotas in Sec.  622.42(a)(1)(ii) or Sec.  
622.42(a)(1)(iii), the following trip limits apply to Gulf deep-water 
and shallow-water grouper combined. (See Sec.  622.42(a)(1)(ii) and 
Sec.  622.42(a)(1)(iii) for the species included in the deep-water and 
shallow-water grouper categories, respectively).
    (i) Beginning March 3, 2005--10,000 lb (4,536 kg).
    (ii) If on or before August 1 more than 50 percent of either the 
shallow-water grouper quota or red grouper quota specified in Sec.  
622.42(a)(1)(iii) is reached or is projected to be reached--7,500 lb 
(3,402 kg).
    (iii) If on or before October 1 more than 75 percent of either the 
shallow-water grouper quota or red grouper quota specified in Sec.  
622.42(a)(1)(iii) is reached or is projected to be reached--5,500 lb 
(2,495 kg).
    (2) The Assistant Administrator, by filing a notification of trip 
limit change with the Office of the Federal Register, will effect the 
trip limit changes specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this 
section when the applicable conditions have been met.
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