Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, 33923-33924 [E9-16643]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 133 / Tuesday, July 14, 2009 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration 49 CFR Part 265 [Docket No. FRA–2008–0117, Notice No. 1] RIN 2130–AB98 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Railroad Programs; Removal AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with RULES SUMMARY: FRA is removing 49 CFR part 265 because the relevant statutory authority for the regulation found in the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 has expired. FRA expects that removal of part 265 will reduce the administrative burden to government and industry, reduce government printing costs, and provide a more concise and useful Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. DATES: The rule becomes effective August 13, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Martin, Attorney Advisor, Office of Chief Counsel, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Mail Stop 10, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 493–6062); e-mail: Linda.Martin@dot.gov, or Calvin Gibson, Director, Office of Civil Rights, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 3rd Floor West, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 493–6010); e-mail: Calvin.Gibson@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background 49 CFR part 265 effectuated sections 905 and 906 of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (‘‘Act’’), Public Law 94–210, 90 Stat. 31, 148–150 (February 5, 1976), which set forth the nondiscrimination and minority business enterprise provisions of that Act. However, Congress repealed sections 905 and 906 in the re-enactment of the Department of Transportation Act, Public Law 97–449, Sec. 7(b), 96 Stat. 2443 (January 12, 1983). Since Congress has not acted to renew or extend a minority business enterprise program at FRA and since the authorizing sections have been repealed, FRA has determined that Part 265 can and should be removed from Title 49. DOT’s current nondiscrimination provisions that recipients of FRA funding are still subject to are at 49 CFR parts 21 and 27 and 49 U.S.C. 306, which prohibit discrimination in several railroad financial assistance programs implemented by the FRA. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:05 Jul 13, 2009 Jkt 217001 33923 but no longer has federalism implications because of its repeal. Section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), provides that, when an agency for good cause finds that notice and public procedure are impracticable, unnecessary or contrary to the public interest, the agency may issue a rule without providing notice and an opportunity for public comment. FRA has determined that there is good cause for making today’s rule final without prior proposal and opportunity for comment because the actions taken in this final rule represent technical corrections to the regulations and do not involve substantive Agency action. FRA has evaluated this regulation in accordance with its ‘‘Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts’’ (64 FR 28545, May 26, 1999) as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), other environmental statutes, Executive Orders, and related regulatory requirements. FRA has determined that the removal of this regulation is not a major FRA action, and it will have no environmental impact. II. Regulatory Impact and Notices Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Pursuant to section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4, 2 U.S.C. 1531), each Federal agency ‘‘shall, unless otherwise prohibited by law, assess the effects of Federal regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal governments, and the private sector (other than to the extent that such regulations incorporate requirements specifically set forth in law).’’ This final rule would not result in the expenditure of any funds, thus preparation of such a statement is not required. FRA has determined that this rulemaking action is not significant within the meaning of Executive Order 12866 or the U.S. Department of Transportation’s regulatory policies and procedures. It simply repeals an outdated regulation that does not have a statutory foundation. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, Public Law 96–354, 5 U.S.C. 601– 612, requires a review of rules to assess their impact on small entities. FRA certifies that the repeal of 49 CFR part 265 will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. Paperwork Reduction Act This rulemaking contains no reporting requirements that are subject to OMB approval under 5 CFR part 1320, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Federalism Implications FRA has analyzed this rule in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132, issued on August 4, 1999, which directs Federal agencies to exercise great care in establishing policies that have federalism implications. See 64 FR 43255. This rule mandating the removal of 49 CFR part 265 will not have a substantial effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among various levels of government. This rule will not have federalism implications that impose any direct compliance costs on State and local governments. In fact, this rule removes a regulation based a long ago repealed statute, which may have had, PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Environmental Impact List of Subjects in 49 CFR part 265 Civil rights, Railroads, Sex discrimination. III. The Final Rule Under the Department of Transportation Act, Public Law 97–449, Sec. 7(b), 96 Stat. 2443 (January 12, 1983), and as discussed in the preamble, amend 49 CFR, subtitle B, chapter II by removing part 265. ■ Issued in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2009. Joseph C. Szabo, Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–16540 Filed 7–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 09100091344–9056–02] RIN 0648–XQ25 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and E:\FR\FM\14JYR1.SGM 14JYR1 33924 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 133 / Tuesday, July 14, 2009 / Rules and Regulations Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with RULES SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2009 total allowable catch (TAC) of northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA. DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 9, 2009, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patty Britza, 907–586–7376. 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 2009 TAC of northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA is 2,054 metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2009 and 2010 harvest VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:05 Jul 13, 2009 Jkt 217001 specifications for groundfish of the GOA (74 FR 7333, February 17, 2009). In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i), the Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 2009 TAC of northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA will soon be reached. Therefore, the Regional Administrator is establishing a directed fishing allowance of 2,034 mt, and is setting aside the remaining 20 mt as bycatch 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 northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area 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 July 8, 2009. 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 § 679.20 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: July 9, 2009. Alan D. Risenhoover Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E9–16643 Filed 7–9–09; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S E:\FR\FM\14JYR1.SGM 14JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 14, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33923-33924]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16643]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 09100091344-9056-02]
RIN 0648-XQ25


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern 
Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and

[[Page 33924]]

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.

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SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for northern rockfish in 
the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is 
necessary to prevent exceeding the 2009 total allowable catch (TAC) of 
northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.

DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 9, 2009, 
through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patty Britza, 907-586-7376.

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 2009 TAC of northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of 
the GOA is 2,054 metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2009 and 
2010 harvest specifications for groundfish of the GOA (74 FR 7333, 
February 17, 2009).
    In accordance with Sec.  679.20(d)(1)(i), the Administrator, Alaska 
Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 2009 TAC 
of northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA will 
soon be reached. Therefore, the Regional Administrator is establishing 
a directed fishing allowance of 2,034 mt, and is setting aside the 
remaining 20 mt as bycatch 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 
northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area 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 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 northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory 
Area 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 July 8, 2009.
    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: July 9, 2009.
Alan D. Risenhoover
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-16643 Filed 7-9-09; 4:15 pm]
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