Fraser River Sockeye Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Orders, 6995-6997 [E9-3055]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 28 / Thursday, February 12, 2009 / Rules and Regulations mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES must comply with 33 CFR part 105 are subject to earlier, rolling compliance dates, as set forth in 33 CFR 105.115(e). The Coast Guard announced the rolling compliance dates, as provided in 33 CFR 105.115(e), at least 90 days in advance via notices published in the Federal Register. The final compliance date for all COTP Zones will not be later than April 15, 2009. On September 30, 2008, we announced the compliance date for COTP Zone Honolulu would be February 12, 2009 (73 FR 56730). Dated: February 9, 2009. Mark P. O’Malley, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Ports and Facilities Activities. [FR Doc. E9–3119 Filed 2–10–09; 1:00 pm] II. 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In addition, in accordance with the Congressional Review Act (CRA), at 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(4), a final rule cannot take effect until the rule is submitted to PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 6995 Congress in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1). The rule was submitted to Congress on January 15, 2009. According to the procedures established by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register under the Federal Register Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 15), the amendments to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) set out in this final rule were incorporated into the CFR on November 26, 2008, the effective date of the rule. However, because of the issues with the APA and the CRA, this rule could not become applicable or enforceable until January 15, 2009. Accordingly, FRA acknowledges that the rule was not effective and enforceable until January 15, 2009. FRA further notes that because the rule establishes procedures that have not yet been utilized, neither the public, nor any regulated entities, were harmed in the interim period between publication of the rule and January 15, 2009. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2009. Jo Strang, Acting Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–3073 Filed 2–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 300 RIN 0648–XM03 Fraser River Sockeye Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Orders AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary orders; inseason orders; request for comments. SUMMARY: NMFS publishes Fraser River salmon inseason orders to regulate salmon fisheries in U.S. waters. The orders were issued by the Fraser River Panel (Panel) of the Pacific Salmon Commission (Commission) and subsequently approved and issued by NMFS during the 2008 salmon fisheries within the U.S. Fraser River Panel Area. These orders established fishing dates, times, and areas for the gear types of U.S. treaty Indian and all citizen fisheries during the period the Panel exercised jurisdiction over these fisheries. DATES: The effective dates for the inseason orders are set out in this E:\FR\FM\12FER1.SGM 12FER1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES 6996 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 28 / Thursday, February 12, 2009 / Rules and Regulations document under the heading Inseason Orders. Comments will be accepted through February 27, 2009. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by 0648–XM03 by any one of the following methods: Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal https:// www.regulations.gov Fax: 206–526–6736 Mail: NMFS NWR, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Instructions: All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted to https:// www.regulations.gov without change. All Personal Identifying Information (for example, name address, etc.) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be publicly accessible. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter N/A in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). Attachments to electronic comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Busby, by phone at 206–526– 4323, peggy.busby@noaa.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada concerning Pacific Salmon was signed at Ottawa on January 28, 1985, and subsequently was given effect in the United States by the Pacific Salmon Treaty Act (Act) at 16 U.S.C. 3631–3644. Under authority of the Act, Federal regulations at 50 CFR part 300, subpart F provide a framework for the implementation of certain regulations of the Commission and inseason orders of the Commission’s Fraser River Panel for U.S. sockeye and pink salmon fisheries in the Fraser River Panel Area. The regulations close the U.S. portion of the Fraser River Panel Area to U.S. sockeye and pink salmon fishing unless opened by Panel orders that are given effect by inseason regulations published by NMFS. During the fishing season, NMFS may issue regulations that establish fishing times and areas consistent with the Commission agreements and inseason orders of the Panel. Such orders must be consistent with domestic legal obligations and are issued by Regional Administrator, Northwest Region, NMFS. Official notification of these inseason actions is provided by two telephone hotline numbers described at 50 CFR VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:07 Feb 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 300.97(b)(1). The inseason orders are published in the Federal Register as soon as practicable after they are issued. Due to the frequency with which inseason orders are issued, publication of individual orders is impractical. Therefore, the 2008 orders are being published in this single document to avoid fragmentation. Inseason Orders The following inseason orders were adopted by the Panel and issued for U.S. fisheries by NMFS during the 2008 fishing season. Each of the following inseason actions was effective upon announcement on telephone hotline numbers as specified at 50 CFR 300.97(b)(1); those dates and times are listed herein. The times listed are local times, and the areas designated are Puget Sound Management and Catch Reporting Areas as defined in the Washington State Administrative Code at Chapter 220–22: Order Number 2008–01: Issued 1 p.m., July 18, 2008 Treaty Indian Fisheries: Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Open to drift gillnets from 12 p.m. (noon), Saturday, July 19, 2008 to 12 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, July 23, 2008. July 29, 2008 to 12 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Areas 6, 7, and 7A: Open to net fishing from 12:45 p.m., Monday, July 28, 2008, to 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 29 2008. All Citizen Fisheries: Areas 7 and 7A Purse seine: Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Areas 7 and 7A Reef Net: Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Areas 7 and 7A Gillnet: Open from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight), Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Order Number 2008–05: Issued 1:30 p.m., July 29, 2008 Treaty Indian Fishery: Areas 48, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, July 30, 2008 to 12 p.m. (noon), Saturday, August 2, 2008. Areas 6, 7, and 7A: Open for net fishing from 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2008 to 11:59 p.m. (midnight), Thursday, July 31, 2008. All Citizen Fisheries: Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, July 23, 2008, to 12 p.m. (noon), Saturday, July 26, 2008. Areas 7 and 7A Purse Seine: Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2008 and from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008. Areas 7 and 7A Gillnet: Open from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2008, and from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008. Areas 7 and 7A Reef Net: Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2008 and from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008. Order Number 2008–03: Issued 1:30 p.m., July 25, 2008 Order Number 2008–06: Issued 11:30 a.m., August 1, 2008 Treaty Indian Fisheries: Treaty Indian Fisheries: Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12 p.m. (noon), Saturday, July 26, 2008, to 12 p.m. (noon), Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Areas 6, 7, and 7A: Open to net fishing from 6 a.m., Sunday, July 27, 2008 to 10 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2008. Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Previously announced drift gillnet fishery scheduled to close at 12 p.m. (noon), Saturday, August 2, 2008 will close at 6 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2008. All Citizen Fisheries: The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries NOAA (AA), finds that good cause exists for the inseason orders to be issued without affording the public prior notice and opportunity for comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such prior notice and opportunity for comments is impracticable and contrary to the public interest. Prior notice and opportunity for public comment is impracticable because NMFS has insufficient time to allow for prior notice and opportunity for public comment between the time the stock abundance information is available to Order Number 2008–02: Issued 1:30 p.m., July 22, 2008 Treaty Indian Fisheries: Areas 7 and 7A Purse seine: Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2008. Areas 7 and 7A Gillnet: Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2008. Areas 7 and 7A Reefnet: Open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, July 28, 2008. Order Number 2008–04: Issued 1:30 p.m., July 28, 2008 Treaty Indian Fishery: Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12 p.m. (noon), Tuesday, PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Classification E:\FR\FM\12FER1.SGM 12FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 28 / Thursday, February 12, 2009 / Rules and Regulations determine how much fishing can be allowed and the time the fishery must open and close in order to harvest the appropriate amount of fish while they are available. Moreover, such prior notice and opportunity for public comment is impracticable because not closing the fishery upon attainment of the quota would allow the quota to be exceeded and thus compromise the conservation objectives established preseason, and it does not allow fishers appropriately controlled access to the available fish at the time they are available. The AA also finds good cause to waive the 30–day delay in the effective date, required under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), of the inseason orders. A delay in the effective date of the inseason orders would not allow fishers appropriately controlled access to the available fish at that time they are available. This action is authorized by 50 CFR 300.97, and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 3636(b). Dated: February 9, 2009. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E9–3055 Filed 2–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 648 [Docket No. 0809251266–81485–02] RIN 0648–XM86 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer. SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2009 commercial summer flounder quota to the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of New Jersey. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved. DATES: Effective February 9, 2009 through December 31, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Bryant, Fishery Management VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:07 Feb 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 Specialist, (978) 281–9244, FAX (978) 281–9135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing the summer flounder fishery are found at 50 CFR part 648. The regulations require annual specification of a commercial quota that is apportioned among the coastal states from North Carolina through Maine. The process to set the annual commercial quota and the percent allocated to each state are described in § 648.100. The final rule implementing Amendment 5 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan, which was published on December 17, 1993 (58 FR 65936), provided a mechanism for summer flounder quota to be transferred from one state to another. Two or more states, under mutual agreement and with the concurrence of the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), can transfer or combine summer flounder commercial quota under § 648.100(d). The Regional Administrator is required to consider the criteria set forth in § 648.100(d)(3) in the evaluation of requests for quota transfers or combinations. North Carolina has agreed to transfer 28,952 lb (13,132 kg) of its 2009 commercial quota to Virginia to cover the summer flounder landings of three North Carolina vessels granted safe harbor in Virginia due to mechanical issues between January 2 and January 6, 2009. In addition, North Carolina has agreed to transfer 1,033 lb (469 kg) of its 2009 commercial quota to New Jersey to cover the summer flounder landings of one North Carolina vessel granted safe harbor in New Jersey due to mechanical issues on December 18, 2008. Although this event occurred at the end of the previous fishing year, both states have agreed to apply their transfer amounts to the 2009 quota allocations. The Regional Administrator has determined that the criteria set forth in § 648.100(d)(3) have been met. The revised quotas for calendar year 2009 are: North Carolina, 2,917,924 lb (1,323,184 kg); Virginia, 2,317,924 lb (1,051,393 kg); and New Jersey, 1,796,946 (1,051,393 kg). Classification This action is taken under 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: February 9, 2009 Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E9–3021 Filed 2–9–09; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 6997 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 660 [Docket No. 080408542–8615–01] RIN 0648–XM20 Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Whiting Allocation AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Reapportionment of surplus Pacific whiting allocation; request for comments. SUMMARY: NMFS has determined that 4,000 metric tons (mt) of the shorebased sector allocation and 6,000 mt of the mothership sector allocation would not be used by December 31, 2008. Therefore, NMFS has reapportioned the surplus whiting to the catcher/processor sector of the fishery. DATES: Effective from 1400 local time (l.t.) November 26, 2008, until December 31, 2008, unless modified, superseded or rescinded. Comments will be accepted through February 27, 2009. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the RIN number 0648– XM20, by any one of the following methods: • Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal https:// www.regulations.gov • Fax: 206–526–6736, Attn: Becky Renko • Mail: Barry A. Thom, Acting Regional Administrator, Northwest Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115–0070, Attn: Becky Renko Instructions: All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted to https:// www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (for example, name, address, etc.) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be publicly accessible. Do not submit confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive or protected information. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter N/A in the required fields, if you wish to remain anonymous). 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 28 (Thursday, February 12, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6995-6997]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 300

RIN 0648-XM03


Fraser River Sockeye Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Orders

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

ACTION: Temporary orders; inseason orders; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: NMFS publishes Fraser River salmon inseason orders to regulate 
salmon fisheries in U.S. waters. The orders were issued by the Fraser 
River Panel (Panel) of the Pacific Salmon Commission (Commission) and 
subsequently approved and issued by NMFS during the 2008 salmon 
fisheries within the U.S. Fraser River Panel Area. These orders 
established fishing dates, times, and areas for the gear types of U.S. 
treaty Indian and all citizen fisheries during the period the Panel 
exercised jurisdiction over these fisheries.

DATES: The effective dates for the inseason orders are set out in this

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document under the heading Inseason Orders. Comments will be accepted 
through February 27, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by 0648-XM03 by any one 
of the following methods:
    Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments via 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal https://www.regulations.gov
    Fax: 206-526-6736
    Mail: NMFS NWR, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
    Instructions: All comments received are a part of the public record 
and will generally be posted to https://www.regulations.gov without 
change. All Personal Identifying Information (for example, name 
address, etc.) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be publicly 
accessible. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or 
otherwise sensitive or protected information.
    NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter N/A in the required 
fields if you wish to remain anonymous). Attachments to electronic 
comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or 
Adobe PDF file formats only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Busby, by phone at 206-526-4323, 
peggy.busby@noaa.gov

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Treaty between the Government of the 
United States of America and the Government of Canada concerning 
Pacific Salmon was signed at Ottawa on January 28, 1985, and 
subsequently was given effect in the United States by the Pacific 
Salmon Treaty Act (Act) at 16 U.S.C. 3631-3644.
    Under authority of the Act, Federal regulations at 50 CFR part 300, 
subpart F provide a framework for the implementation of certain 
regulations of the Commission and inseason orders of the Commission's 
Fraser River Panel for U.S. sockeye and pink salmon fisheries in the 
Fraser River Panel Area.
    The regulations close the U.S. portion of the Fraser River Panel 
Area to U.S. sockeye and pink salmon fishing unless opened by Panel 
orders that are given effect by inseason regulations published by NMFS. 
During the fishing season, NMFS may issue regulations that establish 
fishing times and areas consistent with the Commission agreements and 
inseason orders of the Panel. Such orders must be consistent with 
domestic legal obligations and are issued by Regional Administrator, 
Northwest Region, NMFS. Official notification of these inseason actions 
is provided by two telephone hotline numbers described at 50 CFR 
300.97(b)(1). The inseason orders are published in the Federal Register 
as soon as practicable after they are issued. Due to the frequency with 
which inseason orders are issued, publication of individual orders is 
impractical. Therefore, the 2008 orders are being published in this 
single document to avoid fragmentation.

Inseason Orders

    The following inseason orders were adopted by the Panel and issued 
for U.S. fisheries by NMFS during the 2008 fishing season. Each of the 
following inseason actions was effective upon announcement on telephone 
hotline numbers as specified at 50 CFR 300.97(b)(1); those dates and 
times are listed herein. The times listed are local times, and the 
areas designated are Puget Sound Management and Catch Reporting Areas 
as defined in the Washington State Administrative Code at Chapter 220-
22:

Order Number 2008-01: Issued 1 p.m., July 18, 2008

Treaty Indian Fisheries:
    Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Open to drift gillnets from 12 p.m. (noon), 
Saturday, July 19, 2008 to 12 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Order Number 2008-02: Issued 1:30 p.m., July 22, 2008

Treaty Indian Fisheries:
    Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12 p.m. 
(noon), Wednesday, July 23, 2008, to 12 p.m. (noon), Saturday, July 26, 
2008.

Order Number 2008-03: Issued 1:30 p.m., July 25, 2008

Treaty Indian Fisheries:
    Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12 p.m. 
(noon), Saturday, July 26, 2008, to 12 p.m. (noon), Tuesday, July 29, 
2008.
    Areas 6, 7, and 7A: Open to net fishing from 6 a.m., Sunday, July 
27, 2008 to 10 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2008.
All Citizen Fisheries:
    Areas 7 and 7A Purse seine: Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 
July 25, 2008.
    Areas 7 and 7A Gillnet: Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, July 
25, 2008.
    Areas 7 and 7A Reefnet: Open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, July 
28, 2008.

Order Number 2008-04: Issued 1:30 p.m., July 28, 2008

Treaty Indian Fishery:
    Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12 p.m. 
(noon), Tuesday, July 29, 2008 to 12 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, July 30, 
2008.
    Areas 6, 7, and 7A: Open to net fishing from 12:45 p.m., Monday, 
July 28, 2008, to 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 29 2008.
All Citizen Fisheries:
    Areas 7 and 7A Purse seine: Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, 
July 29, 2008.
    Areas 7 and 7A Reef Net: Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 
29, 2008.
    Areas 7 and 7A Gillnet: Open from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight), 
Tuesday, July 29, 2008.

Order Number 2008-05: Issued 1:30 p.m., July 29, 2008

Treaty Indian Fishery:
    Areas 48, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12 p.m. 
(noon), Wednesday, July 30, 2008 to 12 p.m. (noon), Saturday, August 2, 
2008.
    Areas 6, 7, and 7A: Open for net fishing from 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 
29, 2008 to 11:59 p.m. (midnight), Thursday, July 31, 2008.
All Citizen Fisheries:
    Areas 7 and 7A Purse Seine: Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, 
July 30, 2008 and from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008.
    Areas 7 and 7A Gillnet: Open from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, 
July 30, 2008, and from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008.
    Areas 7 and 7A Reef Net: Open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, 
July 30, 2008 and from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008.

Order Number 2008-06: Issued 11:30 a.m., August 1, 2008

Treaty Indian Fisheries:
    Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Previously announced drift gillnet fishery 
scheduled to close at 12 p.m. (noon), Saturday, August 2, 2008 will 
close at 6 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2008.

Classification

    The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries NOAA (AA), finds that 
good cause exists for the inseason orders to be issued without 
affording the public prior notice and opportunity for comment under 5 
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such prior notice and opportunity for comments is 
impracticable and contrary to the public interest. Prior notice and 
opportunity for public comment is impracticable because NMFS has 
insufficient time to allow for prior notice and opportunity for public 
comment between the time the stock abundance information is available 
to

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determine how much fishing can be allowed and the time the fishery must 
open and close in order to harvest the appropriate amount of fish while 
they are available.
    Moreover, such prior notice and opportunity for public comment is 
impracticable because not closing the fishery upon attainment of the 
quota would allow the quota to be exceeded and thus compromise the 
conservation objectives established preseason, and it does not allow 
fishers appropriately controlled access to the available fish at the 
time they are available.
    The AA also finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in the 
effective date, required under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), of the inseason 
orders. A delay in the effective date of the inseason orders would not 
allow fishers appropriately controlled access to the available fish at 
that time they are available.
    This action is authorized by 50 CFR 300.97, and is exempt from 
review under Executive Order 12866.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 3636(b).

    Dated: February 9, 2009.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
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