Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 49198-49199 [05-16705]
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Juris, FFP 3423 Alaska Warrior, FFP
2800 US Intrepid, and FFP 2733
Seafreeze Alaska.
Classification
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 unnecessary. This notice
merely advises the owners of these
vessels of the results of a random
assignment required by regulation. The
notice needs to occur immediately to
notify the owner of each vessel of its
assignment to allow these vessel owners
to plan for participation in the B season
HLA fisheries in area 542 and area 543.
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 679.22 and is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: August 17, 2005.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 05–16707 Filed 8–18–05; 2:30 pm]
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
Classification
[Docket No. 041126332–5039–02; I.D.
081705E]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Species in the Rock
Sole/Flathead Sole/‘‘Other Flatfish’’
Fishery Category by 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; closure.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS is closing directed
fishing for species in the rock sole/
flathead sole/‘‘other flatfish’’ fishery
category by vessels using trawl gear in
the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
management area (BSAI). This action is
necessary to prevent exceeding the 2005
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halibut bycatch allowance specified for
the trawl rock sole/flathead sole/‘‘other
flatfish’’ fishery category in the BSAI.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), August 18, 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 halibut bycatch allowance
specified for the trawl rock sole/flathead
sole/‘‘other flatfish’’ fishery category in
the BSAI is 779 metric tons as
established by the 2005 and 2006 final
harvest specifications for groundfish in
the BSAI (70 FR 8979, February 24,
2005).
In accordance with § 679.21(e)(7)(v),
the Administrator, Alaska Region,
NMFS, has determined that the 2005
halibut bycatch allowance specified for
the trawl rock sole/flathead sole/‘‘other
flatfish’’ fishery category in the BSAI
has been caught. Consequently, NMFS
is closing directed fishing for species in
the rock sole/flathead sole/‘‘other
flatfish’’ fishery category by vessels
using trawl gear in the BSAI.
After the effective date of this closure
the maximum retainable amounts at
§§ 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time
during a trip.
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 for
species in the rock sole/flathead sole/
‘‘other flatfish’’ fishery category by
vessels using trawl gear in the BSAI.
NMFS was unable to publish a notice
providing time for public comment
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because the most recent, relevant data
only became available as of August 17,
2005.
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.
Dated: August 17, 2005.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 05–16704 Filed 8–18–05; 2:43 pm]
BILLING CODE 3510–22–S
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 041126332–5039–02; I.D.
081705F]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by
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; closure.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS is closing directed
fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using
trawl gear in the Bering Sea and
Aleutian Islands management area
(BSAI). This action is necessary to
prevent exceeding the 2005 halibut
bycatch allowance specified for the
trawl Pacific cod fishery category in the
BSAI.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), August 18, 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.
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vessels in accordance with the FMP
appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600
and 50 CFR part 679.
The 2005 halibut bycatch allowance
specified for the trawl Pacific cod
fishery category in the BSAI is 1,434
metric tons as established by the 2005
and 2006 final harvest specifications for
groundfish in the BSAI (70 FR 8979,
February 24, 2005).
In accordance with § 679.21(e)(7)(v),
the Administrator, Alaska Region,
NMFS, has determined that the 2005
halibut bycatch allowance specified for
the trawl Pacific cod fishery category in
the BSAI has been caught.
Consequently, NMFS is closing directed
fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using
trawl gear in the BSAI.
After the effective date of this closure
the maximum retainable amounts at
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§§ 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 directed fishing for
Pacific cod by vessels using trawl gear
in the BSAI. NMFS was unable to
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publish a notice providing time for
public comment because the most
recent, relevant data only became
available as of August 17, 2005.
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.
Dated: August 17, 2005.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 05–16705 Filed 8–18–05; 2:43 pm]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 041126332-5039-02; I.D. 081705F]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod
by Vessels Using Trawl Gear 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 closing directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels
using trawl gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area
(BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2005 halibut
bycatch allowance specified for the trawl Pacific cod fishery category
in the BSAI.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), August 18, 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.
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vessels in accordance with the FMP appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part
600 and 50 CFR part 679.
The 2005 halibut bycatch allowance specified for the trawl Pacific
cod fishery category in the BSAI is 1,434 metric tons as established by
the 2005 and 2006 final harvest specifications for groundfish in the
BSAI (70 FR 8979, February 24, 2005).
In accordance with Sec. 679.21(e)(7)(v), the Administrator, Alaska
Region, NMFS, has determined that the 2005 halibut bycatch allowance
specified for the trawl Pacific cod fishery category in the BSAI has
been caught. Consequently, NMFS is closing directed fishing for Pacific
cod by vessels using trawl gear 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.
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 for Pacific cod by vessels
using trawl gear in the BSAI. NMFS was unable to publish a notice
providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant
data only became available as of August 17, 2005.
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: August 17, 2005.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 05-16705 Filed 8-18-05; 2:43 pm]
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