Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; “Other Flatfish” in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 38815 [05-13259]
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flatfish’’ total allowable catch (TAC) in
the BSAI.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), July 6, 2005, through 2400
hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh
Keaton, 907–586–7228.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS
manages the groundfish fishery in the
BSAI 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 2005 ‘‘other flatfish’’ TAC in the
BSAI is 4,375 metric tons (mt) as
established by the 2005 and 2006 final
harvest specifications for groundfish in
the BSAI (70 FR 8979, February 24,
2005) and the apportionment from the
non-specified reserve of groundfish to
‘‘other flatfish’’ in the BSAI, effective
July 6, 2005, published in the Rules
section of today’s Federal Register.
§ 577.13 [Amended]
In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i),
I 5. Section 577.13 is amended by
the Administrator, Alaska Region,
removing paragraph (c) and
NMFS, has determined that the 2005
redesignating paragraph (d) as paragraph ‘‘other flatfish’’ TAC in the BSAI will
(c).
soon be reached. Therefore, the Regional
Issued: June 30, 2005.
Administrator is establishing a directed
Jeffrey W. Runge,
fishing allowance of 3,375 mt, and is
setting aside the remaining 1,000 mt as
Administrator.
bycatch to support other anticipated
[FR Doc. 05–13249 Filed 7–5–05; 8:45 am]
groundfish fisheries. In accordance with
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§ 679.20(d)(1)(iii), the Regional
Administrator finds that this directed
fishing allowance has been reached.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting
directed fishing for ‘‘other flatfish’’ in
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
the BSAI.
Administration
After the effective date of this closure
the maximum retainable amounts at
50 CFR Part 679
§§ 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time
[Docket No. 041126332–5039–02; I.D.
during a trip.
062905A]
‘‘Other flatfish’’ consists of all flatfish
species, except for Pacific halibut,
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
flathead sole, Greenland turbot, rock
Zone Off Alaska; ‘‘Other Flatfish’’ in
sole, yellowfin sole, arrowtooth
the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
flounder, and Alaska plaice.
Management Area
Classification
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
This action responds to the best
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
available information recently obtained
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
from the fishery. The Assistant
Commerce.
Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
(AA), finds good cause to waive the
requirement to provide prior notice and
SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed
fishing for ‘‘other flatfish’’ in the Bering opportunity for public comment
pursuant to the authority set forth at 5
Sea and Aleutian Islands management
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such requirement is
area (BSAI). This action is necessary to
impracticable and contrary to the public
prevent exceeding the 2005 ‘‘other
Noncompliance Information Report to
NHTSA. In all other cases, the
notification shall be provided in
accordance with the schedule submitted
to the agency pursuant to
§ 573.6(c)(8)(ii), unless that schedule is
modified by the Administrator. The
Administrator may direct a
manufacturer to send the notification to
dealers on a specific date if the
Administrator finds, after consideration
of available information and the views
of the manufacturer, that such
notification is in the public interest. The
factors that the Administrator may
consider include, but are not limited to,
the severity of the safety risk; the
likelihood of occurrence of the defect or
noncompliance; the time frame in
which the defect or noncompliance may
manifest itself; availability of an interim
remedial action by the owner; whether
a dealer inspection would identify
vehicles or items of equipment that
contain the defect or noncompliance;
and the time frame in which the
manufacturer plans to provide the
notification and the remedy to its
dealers.
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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 ‘‘other flatfish’’ in
the BSAI.
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: June 29, 2005.
Alan D. Risenhoover
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 041126332–5039–02; I.D.
062905B]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; ‘‘Other Flatfish’’ in
the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
Management Area
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; apportionment
of reserves; request for comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS apportions amounts of
the non-specified reserve of groundfish
to the ‘‘other flatfish’’ initial total
allowable catch (ITAC) in the Bering Sea
and Aleutian Islands management area
(BSAI). This action is necessary to allow
the fishery to continue operating. It is
intended to promote the goals and
objectives of the fishery management
plan for the BSAI.
DATES: Effective July 6, 2005 through
2400 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.),
December 31, 2005. Comments must be
received at the following address no
later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., July 15, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Sue
Salveson, Assistant Regional
Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries
Division, Alaska Region, NMFS, Attn:
Lori Durall. Comments may be
submitted by:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 041126332-5039-02; I.D. 062905A]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; ``Other
Flatfish'' in 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 for ``other flatfish'' in
the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action
is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2005 ``other flatfish'' total
allowable catch (TAC) in the BSAI.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 6, 2005,
through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh Keaton, 907-586-7228.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the
BSAI 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 2005 ``other flatfish'' TAC in the BSAI is 4,375 metric tons
(mt) as established by the 2005 and 2006 final harvest specifications
for groundfish in the BSAI (70 FR 8979, February 24, 2005) and the
apportionment from the non-specified reserve of groundfish to ``other
flatfish'' in the BSAI, effective July 6, 2005, published in the Rules
section of today's Federal Register.
In accordance with Sec. 679.20(d)(1)(i), the Administrator, Alaska
Region, NMFS, has determined that the 2005 ``other flatfish'' TAC in
the BSAI will soon be reached. Therefore, the Regional Administrator is
establishing a directed fishing allowance of 3,375 mt, and is setting
aside the remaining 1,000 mt as bycatch to support other anticipated
groundfish fisheries. In accordance with Sec. 679.20(d)(1)(iii), the
Regional Administrator finds that this directed fishing allowance has
been reached. Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for
``other flatfish'' in the BSAI.
After the effective date of this closure the maximum retainable
amounts at Sec. Sec. 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time during a
trip.
``Other flatfish'' consists of all flatfish species, except for
Pacific halibut, flathead sole, Greenland turbot, rock sole, yellowfin
sole, arrowtooth flounder, and Alaska plaice.
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 ``other flatfish'' in the BSAI.
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. 679.20 and is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: June 29, 2005.
Alan D. Risenhoover
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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