Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska, 60994-60995 [E8-24418]

Download as PDF 60994 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 15, 2008 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1 TO PART 660, SUBPART H—PACIFIC SALMON EFH IDENTIFIED BY USGS HYDROLOGIC UNIT CODE (HUC)— Continued USGS HUC State(s) Hydrologic Unit Name Salmon Species Impassible Man–made Barrier (if present) 18020111 CA Lower American River Chinook salmon Nimbus Dam 18020112 CA Sacramento–Upper Clear Chinook salmon Whiskeytown Dam (Clear Cr.) 18020113 CA Cottonwood Headwaters Chinook salmon n/a 18020114 CA Upper Elder – Upper Thomas Chinook salmon n/a 18020118 CA Upper Cow – Battle Creek Chinook salmon n/a 18020119 CA Mill – Big Chico Chinook salmon n/a 18020120 CA Upper Butte Creek Chinook salmon n/a 18020125 CA Upper Yuba Chinook salmon n/a 18040001 CA Mid. San Joaquin– L. Cowchilla Chinook salmon n/a 18040002 CA Mid. San Joaquin– L. Merced– L. Stanislaus Chinook salmon La Grange Dam (Tuolumne R.) 18040003 CA San Joaquin Delta Chinook salmon n/a 18040004 CA L. Calaveras – Mormon Slough Chinook salmon n/a 18040005 CA L. Consumnes– L. Mokelumne Chinook salmon Camanche Dam 18040010 CA Upper Stanislaus Chinook salmon Goodwin Dam 18040011 CA Upper Calveras Chinook salmon New Hogan Dam 18040013 CA Upper Cosumnes Chinook salmon n/a BILLING CODE 3510–22–S the 2008 total allowable catch (TAC) of pollock for Statistical Area 630 in the GOA. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DATES: [FR Doc. E8–24515 Filed 10–14–08; 8:45 am] Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 10, 2008, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2008. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obren Davis, 907–586–7228. 50 CFR Part 679 RIN 0648–XL22 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. erowe on PROD1PC64 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:10 Oct 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 2008 TAC of pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the GOA is 13,640 metric tons (mt) as established by the 2008 and 2009 harvest specifications for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Docket No. 071106671–8010–02] PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 groundfish of the GOA (73 FR 10562, February 27, 2008). In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i), the Regional Administrator has determined that the 2008 TAC of pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the GOA will soon be reached. Therefore, the Regional Administrator is establishing a directed fishing allowance of 13,600 mt, and is setting aside the remaining 40 mt as incidental catch to support other anticipated groundfish fisheries. 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 pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the GOA. 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 E:\FR\FM\15OCR1.SGM 15OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 15, 2008 / Rules and Regulations erowe on PROD1PC64 with RULES 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:10 Oct 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 delay the closure of pollock in Statistical Area 630 of 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 8, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 60995 prior notice and opportunity for public comment. This action is required by § 679.20 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: October 9, 2008. Alan D. Risenhoover Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–24418 Filed 10–9–08; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S E:\FR\FM\15OCR1.SGM 15OCR1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 071106671-8010-02]
RIN 0648-XL22


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in 
Statistical Area 630 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 pollock in 
Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is 
necessary to prevent exceeding the 2008 total allowable catch (TAC) of 
pollock for Statistical Area 630 in the GOA.

DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 10, 
2008, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obren Davis, 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 2008 TAC of pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the GOA is 
13,640 metric tons (mt) as established by the 2008 and 2009 harvest 
specifications for groundfish of the GOA (73 FR 10562, February 27, 
2008).
    In accordance with Sec.  679.20(d)(1)(i), the Regional 
Administrator has determined that the 2008 TAC of pollock in 
Statistical Area 630 of the GOA will soon be reached. Therefore, the 
Regional Administrator is establishing a directed fishing allowance of 
13,600 mt, and is setting aside the remaining 40 mt as incidental catch 
to support other anticipated groundfish fisheries. In accordance with 
Sec.  679.20(d)(1)(iii), the Regional Administrator finds that this 
directed fishing allowance has been reached. Consequently, NMFS is 
prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the 
GOA.
    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

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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 pollock in Statistical Area 630 of 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 8, 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.  679.20 and is exempt from review 
under Executive Order 12866.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: October 9, 2008.
Alan D. Risenhoover
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-24418 Filed 10-9-08; 4:15 pm]
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