Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Amendment 10; Correction, 28762 [2010-12388]

Download as PDF 28762 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 99 / Monday, May 24, 2010 / Rules and Regulations of the square mesh layer must be no more than 2 inches (5.1 cm) less than the 20 mesh side of the inner polyethylene layer when stretched taught. The 18–inch (45.7–cm) leading edge of each square mesh layer must be sewn evenly to the 36–mesh leading edge of the polyethylene section and the sides are sewn evenly (in length) to the 20–mesh edges of the polyethylene webbing. This will form a v-shape funnel using the top of the extension webbing as the top of the funnel and the bottom of the extension webbing as the bottom of the funnel. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2010–12384 Filed 5–21–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 648 [Docket No. 0907021105–0024–03] RIN 0648–AY00 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Amendment 10; Correction AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Final rule; correction. WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: On March 11, 2010, a final rule to implement Amendment 10 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) was published in the Federal Register. The regulatory text specifying gear restrictions did not reflect the increase in the minimum mesh size requirement for net strengtheners in the Loligo fishery from 4 1⁄2 inches (11.43 cm) to VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:32 May 21, 2010 Jkt 220001 5 inches (12.7 cm) that was enacted in the MSB specifications and management measures for the 2010 fishing year. This document corrects that error. DATES: Effective September 13, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lindsey Feldman, Fisheries Management Specialist, (978) 675–2179, fax (978) 281–9135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 11, 2010 (75 FR 11441), a final rule was published implementing Amendment 10 to the MSB FMP (Amendment 10). Amendment 10 increased the minimum codend mesh size requirement for the Loligo squid (Loligo) fishery, established a butterfish rebuilding program with a butterfish mortality cap for the Loligo fishery, established a 72–hr trip notification requirement for the Loligo fishery, and required an annual assessment of the butterfish rebuilding program by the Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC). The regulatory text specifying gear restrictions (§ 648.23) did not reflect the increase in the minimum mesh sizes requirement for net strengtheners in the Loligo fishery from 4 1⁄2 inches (11.43 cm) to 5 inches (12.7 cm) that was implemented in the final MSB specifications and management measures for the 2010 fishing year (February 3, 2010, 75 FR 5537), and becomes effective on September 13, 2010. This document corrects this error. Correction Accordingly, the final rule, published on March 11, 2010, at 75 FR 11441, is corrected as follows: 1. On page 11450, beginning in column 2, § 648.23 (a)(3)(i) is correctly revised to read as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 § 648.23 Gear restrictions. (a) * * * (3) * * * (i) Net obstruction or constriction. Owners or operators of otter trawl vessels fishing for and/or possessing Loligo shall not use any device, gear, or material, including, but not limited to, nets, net strengtheners, ropes, lines, or chafing gear, on the top of the regulated portion of a trawl net that results in an effective mesh opening of less than 21⁄8 inches (54 mm), during Trimesters I (Jan–Apr) and III (Sept–Dec), or 17⁄8 inches (48 mm), during Trimester II (May–Aug), diamond mesh, inside stretch measure. ‘‘Top of the regulated portion of the net’’ means the 50 percent of the entire regulated portion of the net that would not be in contact with the ocean bottom if, during a tow, the regulated portion of the net were laid flat on the ocean floor. However, owners or operators of otter trawl vessels fishing for and/or possessing Loligo may use net strengtheners (covers), splitting straps, and/or bull ropes or wire around the entire circumference of the codend, provided they do not have a mesh opening of less than 5 inches (12.7 cm) diamond mesh, inside stretch measure. For the purposes of this requirement, head ropes are not to be considered part of the top of the regulated portion of a trawl net. * * * * * Dated: May 18, 2010. Eric C. Schwaab, Assistant Administrator For Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service [FR Doc. 2010–12388 Filed 5–21–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S E:\FR\FM\24MYR1.SGM 24MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 99 (Monday, May 24, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 28762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-12388]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 648

[Docket No. 0907021105-0024-03]
RIN 0648-AY00


Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, 
Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Amendment 10; Correction

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

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: On March 11, 2010, a final rule to implement Amendment 10 to 
the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish (MSB) Fishery Management 
Plan (FMP) was published in the Federal Register. The regulatory text 
specifying gear restrictions did not reflect the increase in the 
minimum mesh size requirement for net strengtheners in the Loligo 
fishery from 4 \1/2\ inches (11.43 cm) to 5 inches (12.7 cm) that was 
enacted in the MSB specifications and management measures for the 2010 
fishing year. This document corrects that error.

DATES: Effective September 13, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lindsey Feldman, Fisheries Management 
Specialist, (978) 675-2179, fax (978) 281-9135.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On March 11, 2010 (75 FR 11441), a final rule was published 
implementing Amendment 10 to the MSB FMP (Amendment 10). Amendment 10 
increased the minimum codend mesh size requirement for the Loligo squid 
(Loligo) fishery, established a butterfish rebuilding program with a 
butterfish mortality cap for the Loligo fishery, established a 72-hr 
trip notification requirement for the Loligo fishery, and required an 
annual assessment of the butterfish rebuilding program by the Council's 
Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC). The regulatory text 
specifying gear restrictions (Sec.  648.23) did not reflect the 
increase in the minimum mesh sizes requirement for net strengtheners in 
the Loligo fishery from 4 \1/2\ inches (11.43 cm) to 5 inches (12.7 cm) 
that was implemented in the final MSB specifications and management 
measures for the 2010 fishing year (February 3, 2010, 75 FR 5537), and 
becomes effective on September 13, 2010. This document corrects this 
error.

Correction

    Accordingly, the final rule, published on March 11, 2010, at 75 FR 
11441, is corrected as follows:
    1. On page 11450, beginning in column 2, Sec.  648.23 (a)(3)(i) is 
correctly revised to read as follows:


Sec.  648.23  Gear restrictions.

    (a) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (i) Net obstruction or constriction. Owners or operators of otter 
trawl vessels fishing for and/or possessing Loligo shall not use any 
device, gear, or material, including, but not limited to, nets, net 
strengtheners, ropes, lines, or chafing gear, on the top of the 
regulated portion of a trawl net that results in an effective mesh 
opening of less than 2\1/8\ inches (54 mm), during Trimesters I (Jan-
Apr) and III (Sept-Dec), or 1\7/8\ inches (48 mm), during Trimester II 
(May-Aug), diamond mesh, inside stretch measure. ``Top of the regulated 
portion of the net'' means the 50 percent of the entire regulated 
portion of the net that would not be in contact with the ocean bottom 
if, during a tow, the regulated portion of the net were laid flat on 
the ocean floor. However, owners or operators of otter trawl vessels 
fishing for and/or possessing Loligo may use net strengtheners 
(covers), splitting straps, and/or bull ropes or wire around the entire 
circumference of the codend, provided they do not have a mesh opening 
of less than 5 inches (12.7 cm) diamond mesh, inside stretch measure. 
For the purposes of this requirement, head ropes are not to be 
considered part of the top of the regulated portion of a trawl net.
* * * * *

    Dated: May 18, 2010.
Eric C. Schwaab,
Assistant Administrator For Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service
[FR Doc. 2010-12388 Filed 5-21-10; 8:45 am]
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