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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 114 / Thursday, June 12, 2008 / Rules and Regulations
Issued in Washington, DC under authority
delegated in 49 CFR 1.57(j) on May 21, 2008.
D.J. Gribbin,
General Counsel, Department of
Transportation.
[FR Doc. E8–12108 Filed 6–11–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–62–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 071106671–8010–02]
RIN 0648–XI38
Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive
Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water
Species Fishery by Catcher
Processors in the Gulf of Alaska
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed
fishing for species that comprise the
shallow-water species fishery for
catcher processors subject to sideboard
limits established under the Central
Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Rockfish Program
in the GOA. This action is necessary
because the 2008 Pacific halibut
prohibited species catch (PSC)
sideboard limit specified for the
shallow-water species fishery for
catcher processors subject to sideboard
limits established under the Central
GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA is
insufficient to support directed fishing
for the shallow-water species fisheries.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), July 1, 2008, through 1200
hrs, A.l.t., July 31, 2008.
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. processors in accordance
with the FMP appear at subpart H of 50
CFR part 600 and 50 CFR part 679.
The 2008 Pacific halibut PSC
sideboard limit specified for the
shallow-water species fishery for
catcher processors subject to sideboard
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limits established under the Central
GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA is 11
metric tons as established by
§ 679.82(d), the 2008 and 2009 harvest
specifications for groundfish of the GOA
(73 FR 10562, February 27, 2008), for
the period 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 1, 2008,
through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 31, 2008.
In accordance with
§ 679.82(d)(9)(i)(B), the Administrator,
Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined
that the 2008 Pacific halibut PSC
sideboard limit specified for the
shallow-water species fishery for
catcher processors subject to sideboard
limits established under the Central
GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA is
insufficient to support directed fishing
for the shallow-water species fisheries.
Consequently, in accordance with
§ 679.82(d)(9)(ii)(A), NMFS is
prohibiting directed fishing for species
that comprise the shallow-water species
fishery for catcher processors subject to
sideboard limits established under the
Central GOA Rockfish Program in the
GOA. The species and species groups
that comprise the shallow-water species
fishery for the sideboard limit are
shallow-water flatfish and flathead sole.
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 for catcher processors
subject to sideboard limits established
under the Central GOA Rockfish
Program 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 June 4, 2008.
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.
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This action is required by § 679.82
and is exempt from review under
Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: June 6, 2008.
Emily H. Menashes
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8–13237 Filed 6–11–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–22–S
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 071106671–8010–02]
RIN 0648–XI36
Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive
Zone Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species
Fishery by Catcher Vessels in the Gulf
of Alaska
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed
fishing for species that comprise the
deep-water species fishery for catcher
vessels subject to sideboard limits
established under the Central Gulf of
Alaska (GOA) Rockfish Program in the
GOA. This action is necessary because
the 2008 Pacific halibut prohibited
species catch (PSC) sideboard limit
specified for the deep-water species
fishery for catcher vessels subject to
sideboard limits established under the
Central GOA Rockfish Program in the
GOA is insufficient to support directed
fishing for the deep-water species
fisheries.
Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), July 1, 2008, through 1200
hrs, A.l.t., July 31, 2008.
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.
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 071106671-8010-02]
RIN 0648-XI38
Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-
Water Species Fishery by Catcher Processors 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 for catcher processors subject to
sideboard limits established under the Central Gulf of Alaska (GOA)
Rockfish Program in the GOA. This action is necessary because the 2008
Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) sideboard limit
specified for the shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors
subject to sideboard limits established under the Central GOA Rockfish
Program in the GOA is insufficient to support directed fishing for the
shallow-water species fisheries.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 1, 2008,
through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 31, 2008.
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. processors in accordance with the FMP appear at subpart
H of 50 CFR part 600 and 50 CFR part 679.
The 2008 Pacific halibut PSC sideboard limit specified for the
shallow-water species fishery for catcher processors subject to
sideboard limits established under the Central GOA Rockfish Program in
the GOA is 11 metric tons as established by Sec. 679.82(d), the 2008
and 2009 harvest specifications for groundfish of the GOA (73 FR 10562,
February 27, 2008), for the period 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 1, 2008,
through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., July 31, 2008.
In accordance with Sec. 679.82(d)(9)(i)(B), the Administrator,
Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined that the 2008 Pacific halibut PSC
sideboard limit specified for the shallow-water species fishery for
catcher processors subject to sideboard limits established under the
Central GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA is insufficient to support
directed fishing for the shallow-water species fisheries. Consequently,
in accordance with Sec. 679.82(d)(9)(ii)(A), NMFS is prohibiting
directed fishing for species that comprise the shallow-water species
fishery for catcher processors subject to sideboard limits established
under the Central GOA Rockfish Program in the GOA. The species and
species groups that comprise the shallow-water species fishery for the
sideboard limit are shallow-water flatfish and flathead sole.
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 for
catcher processors subject to sideboard limits established under the
Central GOA Rockfish Program 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 June 4, 2008.
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. 679.82 and is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: June 6, 2008.
Emily H. Menashes
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E8-13237 Filed 6-11-08; 8:45 am]
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