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Environmental protection, Chemicals,
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Toxics.
Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 060216044–6044–01; I.D
060806A]
I
Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive
Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water
Species Fishery by Vessels Using
Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska
PART 721—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 721
continues to read as follows:
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AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and
2625(c).
I 2. By adding new § 721.10000 to
subpart E to read as follows:
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§ 721.10000 Certain polybrominated
diphenylethers.
(a) Chemical substances and
significant new uses subject to reporting.
(1) The chemical substances identified
as tetrabromodiphenyl ether (CAS No.
40088–47–9; Benzene, 1,1′-oxybis-,
tetrabromo deriv.), pentabromodiphenyl
ether (CAS No. 32534–81–9; Benzene,
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SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed
fishing for species that comprise the
shallow-water species fishery by vessels
using trawl gear in the Gulf of Alaska
(GOA). This action is necessary to
prevent exceeding the second seasonal
apportionment of the 2006 Pacific
halibut bycatch allowance specified for
the shallow-water species fishery in the
GOA.
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DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), June 10, 2006, through
1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 1, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Hogan, 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 second seasonal apportionment
of the 2006 Pacific halibut bycatch
allowance specified for the shallowwater species fishery in the GOA is 100
metric tons as established by the 2006
and 2007 harvest specifications for
groundfish of the GOA (71 FR 10870,
March 3, 2006), for the period 1200 hrs,
A.l.t., April 1, 2006, through 1200 hrs,
A.l.t., July 1, 2006.
In accordance with § 679.21(d)(7)(i),
the Administrator, Alaska Region,
NMFS, has determined that the second
seasonal apportionment of the 2006
Pacific halibut bycatch allowance
specified for the trawl shallow-water
species fishery in the GOA has been
reached. Consequently, NMFS is
prohibiting directed fishing for the
shallow-water species fishery by vessels
using trawl gear in the GOA.
The species and species groups that
comprise the shallow-water species
fishery are pollock, Pacific cod, shallowwater flatfish, flathead sole, Atka
mackerel, skates and ‘‘other species.’’
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 the shallow-water
species fishery by vessels using trawl
gear in the GOA. 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 June 7, 2006.
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:June 8, 2006.
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. 060216045-6045-01; I.D.
060706C]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfin Sole by
Vessels Using Trawl Gear in Bering
Sea and Aleutian Islands Management
Area
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AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
SUMMARY: NMFS is closing directed
fishing for yellowfin sole by vessels
using trawl gear in the Bering Sea and
Aleutian Islands management area
(BSAI). This action is necessary to
prevent exceeding the third seasonal
allowance of the 2006 halibut bycatch
allowance specified for the trawl
yellowfin sole fishery category in the
BSAI.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), June 8, 2006, through 1200
hrs, A.l.t., July 1, 2006.
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
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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 third seasonal allowance of the
2006 halibut bycatch allowance
specified for the trawl yellowfin sole
fishery category in the BSAI is 49 metric
tons as established by the 2006 and
2007 final harvest specifications for
groundfish in the BSAI (71 FR 10894,
March 3, 2006).
In accordance with § 679.21(e)(7)(v),
the Administrator, Alaska Region,
NMFS, has determined that the third
seasonal allowance of the 2006 halibut
bycatch allowance specified for the
trawl yellowfin sole fishery category in
the BSAI has been caught.
Consequently, NMFS is closing directed
fishing for yellowfin sole 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.
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
yellowfin sole 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 June 7, 2006.
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: June 7, 2006.
James P. Burgess,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 060216045-6045-01; I.D.
060706B]
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by
Vessels Using Trawl Gear in Bering
Sea and Aleutian Islands Management
Area
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
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 2006 halibut
bycatch allowance specified for the
trawl Pacific cod fishery category in the
BSAI.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), June 8, 2006, through 2400
hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2006.
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 2006 halibut bycatch allowance
specified for the trawl Pacific cod
fishery category in the BSAI is 1,434
metric tons as established by the 2006
and 2007 final harvest specifications for
groundfish in the BSAI (71 FR 10894,
March 3, 2006).
In accordance with § 679.21(e)(7)(v),
the Administrator, Alaska Region,
NMFS, has determined that the 2006
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
§ 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time
during a trip.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 060216044-6044-01; I.D 060806A]
Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-
Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in 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 species that comprise
the shallow-water species fishery by vessels using trawl gear in the
Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the
second seasonal apportionment of the 2006 Pacific halibut bycatch
allowance specified for the shallow-water species fishery in the GOA.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), June 10, 2006,
through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 1, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hogan, 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 second seasonal apportionment of the 2006 Pacific halibut
bycatch allowance specified for the shallow-water species fishery in
the GOA is 100 metric tons as established by the 2006 and 2007 harvest
specifications for groundfish of the GOA (71 FR 10870, March 3, 2006),
for the period 1200 hrs, A.l.t., April 1, 2006, through 1200 hrs,
A.l.t., July 1, 2006.
In accordance with Sec. 679.21(d)(7)(i), the Administrator, Alaska
Region, NMFS, has determined that the second seasonal apportionment of
the 2006 Pacific halibut bycatch allowance specified for the trawl
shallow-water species fishery in the GOA has been reached.
Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for the shallow-
water species fishery by vessels using trawl gear in the GOA.
The species and species groups that comprise the shallow-water
species fishery are pollock, Pacific cod, shallow-water flatfish,
flathead sole, Atka mackerel, skates and ``other species.''
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 the shallow-water species fishery by vessels
using trawl gear in the GOA. 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 June 7, 2006.
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:June 8, 2006.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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