Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Specifications and Management Measures; Correction, 5643-5644 [E7-2042]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 25 / Wednesday, February 7, 2007 / Rules and Regulations Dated: November 16, 2006. Conrad C. Lautenbacher Jr., Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. Dated: January 5, 2007. David M. Verhey, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. Accordingly, NOAA and USFWS correct 50 CFR part 404 as follows: (ii) Each person issued a permit for a special ocean use under this section shall submit an annual report to the Secretaries not later than December 31 of each year which describes activities conducted under that permit and revenues derived from such activities during the year. * * * * * [FR Doc. 07–545 Filed 2–6–07; 8:45 am] I BILLING CODE 3510–NK–P PART 404—NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 1. The authority citation for 50 CFR part 404 continues to read as follows: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authority: 16 U.S.C. 431 et seq.; 16 U.S.C. 460k–3; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.; 16 U.S.C. 742f; 16 U.S.C. 742l; and 16 U.S.C. 668dd– ee; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; Pub. L. No. 106–513, § 6(g) (2000). 50 CFR Part 648 I RIN 0648–AT65 2. In § 404.11, paragraph (f)(1) is revised to read as follows: I § 404.11 criteria. Permitting procedures and * * * * (f) Additional findings, criteria, and requirements for special ocean use permits. (1) In addition to the findings listed in paragraph (d) of this section, the following requirements apply to the issuance of a permit for a special ocean use under paragraph (c)(5) of this section: (i) Any permit for a special ocean use issued under this section: (A) Shall authorize the conduct of an activity only if that activity is compatible with the purposes for which the Monument is designated and with protection of Monument resources; (B) Shall not authorize the conduct of any activity for a period of more than 5 years unless renewed; (C) Shall require that activities carried out under the permit be conducted in a manner that does not destroy, cause the loss of, or injure Monument resources; and (D) Shall require the permittee to purchase and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, or post an equivalent bond, against claims arising out of activities conducted under the permit and to agree to hold the United States harmless against such claims; rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES * VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:30 Feb 06, 2007 Jkt 211001 [Docket No. 061124307–7013–02; I.D. 112106A] Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Specifications and Management Measures; Correction National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On January 30, 2007, NMFS published a final rule implementing 2007 specifications and management measures for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (MSB) and modifying existing management measures. The preamble to the final rule contains Table 1 announcing the specifications for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish fisheries for the 2007 fishing year. Table 2 of the preamble to the final rule announces the trimester allocation of the Loligo squid quota in 2007. The headings to both tables inadvertently indicated that the specifications and allocation for 2007 were ‘‘proposed’’ rather than ‘‘final’’. This document corrects those errors. DATES: Effective March 1, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Nordeen, Fishery Policy Analyst, 978- 281–9272, fax 978–281–9135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations implementing the Fishery PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 5643 Management Plan for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries (FMP) appear at 50 CFR part 648, subpart B, and regulations governing foreign fishing appear at 50 CFR part 600, subpart F. The final rule published on January 30, 2007 (72 FR 4211) fulfilled NMFS regulatory requirements at §§ 648.21 and 600.516(c) based on the maximum optimum yield (Max OY) of each fishery as established by the regulations, annually specify the amounts of the initial optimum yield (IOY), allowable biological catch (ABC), domestic annual harvest (DAH), and domestic annual processing (DAP), as well as, where applicable, the amounts for total allowable level of foreign fishing (TALFF) and joint venture processing (JVP) for the affected species managed under the FMP. The final specifications for 2007 were identified in Table 1 of the preamble to the final rule. However, the heading to Table 1 inadvertently indicated that the specifications were ‘‘proposed’’ rather than ‘‘final’’. This document corrects the heading for Table 1 appearing on page 4212 (FR Doc. E7– 1445) of the preamble contained in the January 30, 2007 Federal Register document. The remainder of Table 1 is republished in its entirety for the public’s convenience. The final rule published January 30, 2007 (72 FR 4213) also identified the distribution of the trimester allocation of Loligo squid quota for the 2007 fishing year. However, the heading to Table 2 inadvertently indicated that the trimester allocation was ‘‘proposed’’ rather than ‘‘final’’. This document corrects the heading for Table 2 appearing on page 4213 (FR Doc. E7– 1445) of the preamble contained in the January 30, 2007 Federal Register final rule document. The remainder of Table 2 is republished in its entirety for the public’s convenience. Correction Accordingly, the final rule published on January 30, 2007, at 72 FR 4211 (FR Doc. E7–1445), to be effective March 1, 2007, is corrected as follows: 1. On page 4212, Table 1, title heading is corrected and the table text is republished to read as follows: E:\FR\FM\07FER1.SGM 07FER1 5644 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 25 / Wednesday, February 7, 2007 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1. FINAL SPECIFICATIONS, IN METRIC TONS (MT), FOR ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, AND BUTTERFISH FOR 2007 FISHING YEAR. Specifications Loligo 26,000 17,000 16,4901 16,490 16,490 0 0 Max OY ABC IOY DAH DAP JVP TALFF 1 2 3 Illex Mackerel 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 0 0 Butterfish N/A 186,000 115,0002 115,0003 100,000 0 0 12,175 4,545 1,681 1,681 1,681 0 0 Excludes 510 mt for Research Quota (RQ). IOY may be increased during the year, but the total ABC will not exceed 186,000 mt. Includes 15,000 mt of Atlantic mackerel recreational allocation. 2. On page 4213, Table 2, title heading is corrected and the table text is republished to read as follows: TABLE 2. TRIMESTER ALLOCATION OF Loligo SQUID QUOTA IN 2007 Trimester Percent I (Jan–Apr) II (May–Aug) III (Sep–Dec) Total 1 43.0 17.0 40.0 100 7,090.7 2,803.3 6,596.0 16,490 RQ (mt) NA NA NA 510 Trimester allocations after 510 mt RQ deduction. Dated: February 01, 2007. Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory programs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E7–2042 Filed 2–6–07; 8:45 am] Atka mackerel in these areas. NMFS is also announcing the opening and closing dates of the first and second directed fisheries within the harvest limit area (HLA) in Statistical Areas 542 and 543. These actions are necessary to conduct directed fishing for Atka mackerel in the HLA in areas 542 and 543. BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The effective dates are provided in Table 1 under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this temporary action. DATES: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [Docket No. 060216045–6045–01; I.D. 020107F] Jennifer Hogan, 907–586–7228. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closures and openings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Atka mackerel with gears other than jig gear in the Eastern Aleutian District and the Bering Sea subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2007 total allowable catch (TAC) of VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:30 Feb 06, 2007 Jkt 211001 NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the BSAI exclusive economic zone 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 2007 TAC of Atka mackerel specified for other gear in the Eastern Aleutian District and the Bering Sea subarea was established as 3,434 metric tons (mt) by the 2006 and 2007 final harvest specifications for groundfish in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES Metric Tons1 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 the BSAI (71 FR 10894, March 3, 2006). See § 679.20(a)(8)(ii) and (c)(3)(iii). In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i) and (d)(1)(ii)(B), the Acting Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that 800 mt of the 2007 Atka mackerel TAC for other gear in the Eastern Aleutian District and the Bering Sea subarea will be necessary as incidental catch to support other anticipated groundfish fisheries. Therefore, the Regional Administrator is establishing a directed fishing allowance of 2,634 mt. 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 Atka mackerel by vessels using other gear in the Eastern Aleutian District and the Bering Sea subarea. In accordance with § 679.20(a)(8)(iii)(C), the Regional Administrator is opening the first directed fisheries for Atka mackerel within the HLA in areas 542 and 543, 48 hours after the closure of the Eastern Aleutian District and the Bering Sea subarea Atka mackerel directed fishery. The Regional Administrator has established the opening date for the second HLA directed fisheries as 48 hours after the last closure of the first HLA fisheries in either area 542 or 543. Consequently, NMFS is opening and E:\FR\FM\07FER1.SGM 07FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 7, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5643-5644]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-2042]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 648

[Docket No. 061124307-7013-02; I.D. 112106A]
RIN 0648-AT65

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel,
Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Specifications and Management
Measures; Correction

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: On January 30, 2007, NMFS published a final rule implementing
2007 specifications and management measures for Atlantic mackerel,
squid, and butterfish (MSB) and modifying existing management measures.
The preamble to the final rule contains Table 1 announcing the
specifications for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish fisheries
for the 2007 fishing year. Table 2 of the preamble to the final rule
announces the trimester allocation of the Loligo squid quota in 2007.
The headings to both tables inadvertently indicated that the
specifications and allocation for 2007 were ``proposed'' rather than
``final''. This document corrects those errors.

DATES: Effective March 1, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Nordeen, Fishery Policy
Analyst, 978- 281-9272, fax 978-281-9135.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations implementing the Fishery
Management Plan for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish
Fisheries (FMP) appear at 50 CFR part 648, subpart B, and regulations
governing foreign fishing appear at 50 CFR part 600, subpart F. The
final rule published on January 30, 2007 (72 FR 4211) fulfilled NMFS
regulatory requirements at Sec. Sec. 648.21 and 600.516(c) based on
the maximum optimum yield (Max OY) of each fishery as established by
the regulations, annually specify the amounts of the initial optimum
yield (IOY), allowable biological catch (ABC), domestic annual harvest
(DAH), and domestic annual processing (DAP), as well as, where
applicable, the amounts for total allowable level of foreign fishing
(TALFF) and joint venture processing (JVP) for the affected species
managed under the FMP. The final specifications for 2007 were
identified in Table 1 of the preamble to the final rule. However, the
heading to Table 1 inadvertently indicated that the specifications were
``proposed'' rather than ``final''. This document corrects the heading
for Table 1 appearing on page 4212 (FR Doc. E7-1445) of the preamble
contained in the January 30, 2007 Federal Register document. The
remainder of Table 1 is republished in its entirety for the public's
convenience.
The final rule published January 30, 2007 (72 FR 4213) also
identified the distribution of the trimester allocation of Loligo squid
quota for the 2007 fishing year. However, the heading to Table 2
inadvertently indicated that the trimester allocation was ``proposed''
rather than ``final''. This document corrects the heading for Table 2
appearing on page 4213 (FR Doc. E7-1445) of the preamble contained in
the January 30, 2007 Federal Register final rule document. The
remainder of Table 2 is republished in its entirety for the public's
convenience.

Correction

Accordingly, the final rule published on January 30, 2007, at 72 FR
4211 (FR Doc. E7-1445), to be effective March 1, 2007, is corrected as
follows:
1. On page 4212, Table 1, title heading is corrected and the table
text is republished to read as follows:

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Table 1. Final Specifications, in Metric Tons (mt), for Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish for 2007
Fishing Year.
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Specifications Loligo Illex Mackerel Butterfish
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Max OY 26,000 24,000 N/A 12,175
ABC 17,000 24,000 186,000 4,545
IOY 16,490\1\ 24,000 115,000\2\ 1,681
DAH 16,490 24,000 115,000\3\ 1,681
DAP 16,490 24,000 100,000 1,681
JVP 0 0 0 0
TALFF 0 0 0 0
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\1\ Excludes 510 mt for Research Quota (RQ).
\2\ IOY may be increased during the year, but the total ABC will not exceed 186,000 mt.
\3\ Includes 15,000 mt of Atlantic mackerel recreational allocation.

2. On page 4213, Table 2, title heading is corrected and the table
text is republished to read as follows:

Table 2. Trimester Allocation of Loligo Squid Quota in 2007
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Trimester Percent Metric Tons\1\ RQ (mt)
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I (Jan-Apr) 43.0 7,090.7 NA
II (May-Aug) 17.0 2,803.3 NA
III (Sep-Dec) 40.0 6,596.0 NA
Total 100 16,490 510
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\1\ Trimester allocations after 510 mt RQ deduction.

Dated: February 01, 2007.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7-2042 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am]
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