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Jacqueline Glassman,
Deputy Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 041126333–5040–02; I.D.
082405B]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical
Area 620 of the Gulf of Alaska
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed
fishing for pollock in Statistical Area
620 of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This
action is necessary to prevent exceeding
the C season allowance of the 2005 total
allowable catch (TAC) of pollock for
Statistical Area 620 of the GOA.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), August 29, 2005, through
1200 hrs, A.l.t., October 1, 2005.
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.
The C season allowance of the 2005
TAC of pollock in Statistical Area 620
of the GOA is 4,446 metric tons (mt) as
established by the 2005 and 2006
harvest specifications for groundfish of
the GOA (70 FR 8958, February 24,
2005). In accordance with
§ 679.20(a)(5)(iv)(B), the Administrator,
Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional
Administrator), hereby decreases the C
season pollock allowance by 1,357 mt,
the amount by which the A and B
season allowance of the pollock TAC in
Statistical Area 620 was exceeded. The
revised C season allowance of the
pollock TAC in Statistical Area 620 is
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therefore 3,089 mt (4,446 mt minus
1,357 mt).
In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i),
the Regional Administrator has
determined that the C season allowance
of the 2005 TAC of pollock in Statistical
Area 620 of the GOA will soon be
reached. Therefore, the Regional
Administrator is establishing a directed
fishing allowance of 3,039 mt, and is
setting aside the remaining 50 mt as
bycatch to support other anticipated
groundfish fisheries. In accordance with
§ 679.20(d)(1)(iii), the Regional
Administrator finds that this directed
fishing allowance has been reached.
Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting
directed fishing for pollock in Statistical
Area 620 of the GOA.
After the effective date of this closure
the maximum retainable amounts at
§ 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 pollock in
Statistical Area 620 of the GOA. NMFS
was unable to publish an action
providing time for public comment
because the most recent, relevant data
only became available as of August 22,
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 § 679.20
and is exempt from review under
Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: August 24, 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. 041126333–5040–02; I.D.
082405A]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical
Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed
fishing for pollock in Statistical Area
630 of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This
action is necessary to prevent exceeding
the C season allowance of the 2005 total
allowable catch (TAC) of pollock for
Statistical Area 630 of the GOA.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), August 27, 2005, through
1200 hrs, A.l.t., October 1, 2005.
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.
The C season allowance of the 2005
TAC of pollock in Statistical Area 630
of the GOA is 6,274 metric tons (mt) as
established by the 2005 and 2006
harvest specifications for groundfish of
the GOA (70 FR 8958, February 24,
2005). In accordance with
§ 679.20(a)(5)(iv)(B), the Administrator,
Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional
Administrator), hereby decreases the C
season pollock allowance by 2,547 mt,
the amount by which the A and B
season allowance of the pollock TAC in
Statistical Area 630 was exceeded. The
revised C season allowance of the
pollock TAC in Statistical Area 630 is
therefore 3,727 mt (6,274 mt minus
2,547 mt).
In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i),
the Regional Administrator has
determined that the C season allowance
of the 2005 TAC of pollock in Statistical
Area 630 of the GOA will soon be
reached. Therefore, the Regional
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Administrator is establishing a directed
fishing allowance of 3,677 mt, and is
setting aside the remaining 50 mt as
bycatch to support other anticipated
groundfish fisheries. In accordance with
§ 679.20(d)(1)(iii), the Regional
Administrator finds that this directed
fishing allowance has been reached.
Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting
directed fishing for pollock in Statistical
Area 630 of the GOA.
After the effective date of this closure
the maximum retainable amounts at
§ 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
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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 pollock in
Statistical Area 630 of the GOA. NMFS
was unable to publish an action
providing time for public comment
because the most recent, relevant data
only became available as of August 22,
2005.
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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: August 24, 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. 041126333-5040-02; I.D. 082405A]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in
Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska
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 pollock in
Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is
necessary to prevent exceeding the C season allowance of the 2005 total
allowable catch (TAC) of pollock for Statistical Area 630 of the GOA.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), August 27, 2005,
through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., October 1, 2005.
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 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 C season allowance of the 2005 TAC of pollock in Statistical
Area 630 of the GOA is 6,274 metric tons (mt) as established by the
2005 and 2006 harvest specifications for groundfish of the GOA (70 FR
8958, February 24, 2005). In accordance with Sec. 679.20(a)(5)(iv)(B),
the Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), hereby
decreases the C season pollock allowance by 2,547 mt, the amount by
which the A and B season allowance of the pollock TAC in Statistical
Area 630 was exceeded. The revised C season allowance of the pollock
TAC in Statistical Area 630 is therefore 3,727 mt (6,274 mt minus 2,547
mt).
In accordance with Sec. 679.20(d)(1)(i), the Regional
Administrator has determined that the C season allowance of the 2005
TAC of pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the GOA will soon be reached.
Therefore, the Regional
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Administrator is establishing a directed fishing allowance of 3,677 mt,
and is setting aside the remaining 50 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 pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the GOA.
After the effective date of this closure the maximum retainable
amounts at 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 pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the GOA.
NMFS was unable to publish an action providing time for public comment
because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of
August 22, 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. 679.20 and is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: August 24, 2005.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 05-17221 Filed 8-25-05; 2:40 pm]
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