Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, 38985-38986 [E9-18705]
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Ronald L. Medford,
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Regulatory Area of the GOA be treated
as prohibited species in accordance
with § 679.21(b).
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 09100091344–9056–02]
RIN 0648–XQ75
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Other Rockfish in the
Western Regulatory Area of 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 retention
of ‘‘other rockfish’’ in the Western
Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
(GOA). This action is necessary because
the 2009 total allowable catch (TAC) of
‘‘other rockfish’’ in the Western
Regulatory Area of the GOA has been
reached.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), July 31, 2009, through 2400
hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Whitney, 907–586–7269.
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.
The 2009 TAC of ‘‘other rockfish’’ in
the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA
is 357 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 § 679.20(d)(2), the
Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS
(Regional Administrator), has
determined that the 2009 TAC of ‘‘other
rockfish’’ in the Western Regulatory
Area of the GOA has been reached.
Therefore, NMFS is requiring that
‘‘other rockfish’’ caught in the Western
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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 prohibition of retention of
‘‘other 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 30, 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 31, 2009.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E9–18703 Filed 7–31–09; 4:15 pm]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 09100091344–9056–02]
RIN 0648–XQ76
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch
in the Western Regulatory Area of the
Gulf of Alaska
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting retention
of Pacific ocean perch in the Western
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Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
(GOA). This action is necessary because
the 2009 total allowable catch (TAC) of
Pacific ocean perch in the Western
Regulatory Area of the GOA has been
reached.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), July 31, 2009, through 2400
hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Whitney, 907–586–7269.
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.
The 2009 TAC of Pacific ocean perch
in the Western Regulatory Area of the
GOA is 3,713 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 § 679.20(d)(2), the
Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS
(Regional Administrator), has
determined that the 2009 TAC of Pacific
ocean perch in the Western Regulatory
Area of the GOA has been reached.
Therefore, NMFS is requiring that
Pacific ocean perch caught in the
Western Regulatory Area of the GOA be
treated as prohibited species in
accordance with § 679.21(b).
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 prohibition of retention of
shortraker 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 30, 2009.
The AA also finds good cause to
waive the 30–day delay in the effective
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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 31, 2009.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E9–18705 Filed 7–31–09; 4:15 pm]
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 5, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38985-38986]
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[FR Doc No: E9-18705]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 09100091344-9056-02]
RIN 0648-XQ76
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific
Ocean Perch in the Western Regulatory Area of 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 retention of Pacific ocean perch in the
Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is
necessary because the 2009 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean
perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 31, 2009,
through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Whitney, 907-586-7269.
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 Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area
of the GOA is 3,713 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)(2), the Administrator, Alaska
Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 2009 TAC
of Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA has
been reached. Therefore, NMFS is requiring that Pacific ocean perch
caught in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA be treated as
prohibited species in accordance with Sec. 679.21(b).
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 prohibition of retention of shortraker 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 30, 2009.
The AA also finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in the
effective
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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 31, 2009.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-18705 Filed 7-31-09; 4:15 pm]
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