Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 56273 [07-4894]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 191 / Wednesday, October 3, 2007 / Rules and Regulations which qualify as small entities under the guidelines of the Small Business Administration. The rule will decrease the amount of time an applicant has to file the requisite proof of financial responsibility upon approval of applicant’s license application, from two years to 120 days. The modifications in the rule will simplify the OTI licensing application process and increase administrative efficiency, while further serving to safeguard the shipping public from unlicensed operators. The rule imposes no new or additional cost burden on persons applying for an OTI license, nor will it have a harmful effect on the general public, the U.S. economy, or any of the regulated entities under the jurisdiction of the Commission. In its NPRM, the Commission stated its intention to certify this rulemaking. No comments from interested parties contested the Commission’s certification. Thus, the rule is hereby certified. The rule contains no additional information collection or recordkeeping requirements. Therefore, the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., do not apply. List of Subjects in 46 CFR Part 515 Common carriers, Exports, Nonvessel-operating common carriers, Ocean transportation intermediaries, Financial responsibility requirements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds. I Accordingly, the Federal Maritime Commission amends 46 CFR part 515 as follows: PART 515—LICENSING, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND GENERAL DUTIES FOR OCEAN TRANSPORTATION INTERMEDIARIES National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration groundfish in the BSAI (72 FR 9451, March 2, 2007). In accordance with § 679.21(e)(7)(v), the Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined that the 2007 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. 50 CFR Part 679 Classification [Docket No. 070213033–7033–01] 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 September 27, 2007. 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. responsibility within 120 days of notification, the Commission will consider the application to be invalid. * * * * * By the Commission. Bryant L. VanBrakle, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–19464 Filed 10–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE RIN 0648–XD08 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in 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 2007 halibut bycatch allowance specified for the trawl Pacific cod fishery category in the BSAI. DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), September 29, 2007, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2007. I 1. The authority citation for part 515 is revised to read as follows: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 553; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. app. 1702, 1707, 1709, 1710, 1712, 1714, 1716, and 1718 (recodified October 2006 as 46 U.S.C. 305, 40102, 40104, 40501– 40503, 40901–40904, 41101–41106, 41107– 41109, 41301–41302, 41305–41307, 42101, and 42301–42307); Pub. L. 105–383, 112 Stat. 3411; 21 U.S.C. 862. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: § 515.5 [Amended] 2. In Sec. 515.5, remove paragraph (b)(3). I 3. Amend Sec. 515.25(a) by removing the fourth sentence and revising the last sentence to read as follows: ebenthall on PRODPC61 with RULES I § 515.25 Filing of proof of financial responsibility. (a) * * * Should the applicant not file the requisite proof of financial VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:16 Oct 02, 2007 Jkt 214001 56273 Jennifer Hogan, 907–586–7228. 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 2007 halibut bycatch allowance specified for the trawl Pacific cod fishery category in the BSAI is 1,334 metric tons as established by the 2007 and 2008 final harvest specifications for PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: September 27, 2007. Emily H. Menashes Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 07–4894 Filed 9–28–07; 2:30 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S E:\FR\FM\03OCR1.SGM 03OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 3, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 07-4894]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 070213033-7033-01]
RIN 0648-XD08


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.

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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 2007 halibut 
bycatch allowance specified for the trawl Pacific cod fishery category 
in the BSAI.

DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), September 29, 
2007, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hogan, 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 2007 halibut bycatch allowance specified for the trawl Pacific 
cod fishery category in the BSAI is 1,334 metric tons as established by 
the 2007 and 2008 final harvest specifications for groundfish in the 
BSAI (72 FR 9451, March 2, 2007).
    In accordance with Sec.  679.21(e)(7)(v), the Administrator, Alaska 
Region, NMFS, has determined that the 2007 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.  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 September 27, 2007.
    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: September 27, 2007.
Emily H. Menashes
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 07-4894 Filed 9-28-07; 2:30 pm]
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