Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska, 57888 [07-5017]

Download as PDF 57888 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 196 / Thursday, October 11, 2007 / Rules and Regulations terminals. The emergency backup power compliance plans submitted are subject to Commission review. (5) Reports submitted pursuant to this paragraph must be supported by an affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury and signed and dated by a duly authorized representative of the LEC or CMRS provider with personal knowledge of the facts contained therein. (6) Information filed with the Commission pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section shall be automatically afforded confidentiality in accordance with the Commission’s rules. (7) LECs that meet the definition of a Class B company as set forth in § 32.11(b)(2) of this chapter and nonnationwide CMRS providers with no more than 500,000 subscribers are exempt from this reporting requirement. 2. On January 31, 2006, OMB approved the public information collection associated with this rule change under OMB Control No. 3060– 0783. Therefore, the change to 47 CFR 90.176 became effective on January 31, 2006. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–19441 Filed 10–10–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [FR Doc. E7–20061 Filed 10–10–07; 8:45 am] [Docket No. 070213032–7032–01] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P RIN 0648–XD26 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska 47 CFR Part 90 AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. [WT Docket No. 02–08; FCC 02–152] Public Safety 700 MHz Band Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. ebenthall on PRODPC61 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that a certain rule adopted in its Public Safety 700 MHz Band proceeding (WT Docket No. 02–08; FCC 02–152) in 2002, to the extent it contained an information collection requirement that required approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) was approved, and became effective January 31, 2006, following approval by OMB. DATES: The effective date for the final rule published on June 20, 2002 (67 FR 41847) revising 47 CFR 90.176 is January 31, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Simpson, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, at (202) 418–2391, or Jerry.Cowden@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. On May 16, 2002 the Commission adopted a Report and Order (R&O) in WT Docket No. 02–08; FCC 02–152, a summary of which was published at 67 FR 41847 Q2 (June 20, 2002). In that R&O, the Commission stated that, upon OMB approval, it would publish in the Federal Register a document announcing the effective date of the change to 47 CFR 90.176. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:49 Oct 10, 2007 Jkt 211001 SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for groundfish by vessels using trawl gear in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA), except for directed fishing for pollock by vessels using pelagic trawl gear in those portions of the GOA open to directed fishing for pollock. This closure also does not apply to fishing by vessels participating in the cooperative fishery in the Rockfish Pilot Program for the Central GOA. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2007 Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) limit specified for trawl gear in the GOA. DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 8, 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 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. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The 2007 Pacific halibut PSC limit for vessels using trawl gear was established as 2,000 metric tons by the 2007 and 2008 harvest specifications for groundfish of the GOA (72 FR 9676, March 5, 2007). The Administrator, Alaska Region, has determined, in accordance with § 679.21(d)(7)(i), that the 2007 Pacific halibut PSC limit allocated to vessels using trawl gear in the GOA will soon be reached. Therefore, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for groundfish by vessels using trawl gear in the GOA, except for directed fishing for pollock by vessels using pelagic trawl gear in those portions of the GOA that remain open to directed fishing for pollock. This closure also does not apply to fishing by vessels participating in the cooperative fishery in the Rockfish Pilot Program for the Central GOA. 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 a 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 closing directed fishing for groundfish by vessels using trawl gear in the GOA. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of October 4, 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. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: October 5, 2007. Alan D. Risenhoover Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 07–5017 Filed 10–5–07; 1:20 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S E:\FR\FM\11OCR1.SGM 11OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 196 (Thursday, October 11, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-5017]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 070213032-7032-01]
RIN 0648-XD26


Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; 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 groundfish by vessels 
using trawl gear in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA), except for directed 
fishing for pollock by vessels using pelagic trawl gear in those 
portions of the GOA open to directed fishing for pollock. This closure 
also does not apply to fishing by vessels participating in the 
cooperative fishery in the Rockfish Pilot Program for the Central GOA. 
This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2007 Pacific halibut 
prohibited species catch (PSC) limit specified for trawl gear in the 
GOA.

DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 8, 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 
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 2007 Pacific halibut PSC limit for vessels using trawl gear was 
established as 2,000 metric tons by the 2007 and 2008 harvest 
specifications for groundfish of the GOA (72 FR 9676, March 5, 2007).
    The Administrator, Alaska Region, has determined, in accordance 
with Sec.  679.21(d)(7)(i), that the 2007 Pacific halibut PSC limit 
allocated to vessels using trawl gear in the GOA will soon be reached. 
Therefore, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for groundfish by 
vessels using trawl gear in the GOA, except for directed fishing for 
pollock by vessels using pelagic trawl gear in those portions of the 
GOA that remain open to directed fishing for pollock. This closure also 
does not apply to fishing by vessels participating in the cooperative 
fishery in the Rockfish Pilot Program for the Central GOA.

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 a 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 closing directed fishing for groundfish by vessels using 
trawl gear in the GOA. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing 
time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only 
became available as of October 4, 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: October 5, 2007.
Alan D. Risenhoover
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. 07-5017 Filed 10-5-07; 1:20 pm]
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