Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfin Sole by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 34022 [06-5348]
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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.
[FR Doc. 06–5346 Filed 6–8–06; 1:41 pm]
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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.
[FR Doc. 06–5348 Filed 6–8–06; 1:41 pm]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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. 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
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 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 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 Sec. 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 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 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 Sec. 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.
[FR Doc. 06-5348 Filed 6-8-06; 1:41 pm]
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