Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 24403-24404 [2011-10593]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 84 / Monday, May 2, 2011 / Rules and Regulations PART 541—FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION STANDARD 1. The authority citation for Part 541 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 33101, 33102, 33013, and 330105; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50. 2. In § 541.5, paragraph (e)(2) is amended by revising the second sentence, by adding third and fourth sentences, and paragraphs (e)(2)(i) through (iv) are added to read as follows: ■ § 541.5 Requirements for passenger motor vehicles. * * * * * (e)(2) * * * In those instances where a manufacturer has submitted this target area information to NHTSA with a request for confidential treatment pursuant to 49 CFR Part 512, the manufacturer must also submit a complete copy of the target area information within seven (7) days after the information becomes public, or the new line is released for sale to the public, whichever comes first. 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In § 541.6, paragraph (e)(3) is amended by revising the second sentence, by adding third and fourth sentences, and paragraphs (e)(3)(i) through (iv) are added to read as follows: jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with RULES ■ § 541.6 parts. * * Requirement for replacement (e)(3) * * * In those instances where a manufacturer has submitted this target area information to NHTSA with a request for confidential treatment under 49 CFR Part 512, the manufacturer shall also submit a complete copy of the target area information within seven (7) days after the information has become public or the new line has been released for sale to the public, whichever comes first. The information should be submitted to: Docket Management, Room W12–140, Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590 by any of the following methods. In all cases, the docket number for the submission, (Docket No. NHTSA–2009–0069) must be cited. (i) Electronic submission to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting information. (ii) By U.S. Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. (iii) Hand delivery or by courier: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Telephone: 1– 800–647–5527. (iv) By Fax transmission: (202) 493– 2251. * * * * * Issued on: April 26, 2011. Christopher J. Bonanti, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2011–10605 Filed 4–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 101126521–0640–02] RIN 0648–XA404 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; reallocation. AGENCY: NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod SUMMARY: * VerDate Mar<15>2010 * * 16:25 Apr 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 24403 from vessels using jig gear and catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet (18.3 meters) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-andline or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This action is necessary to allow the 2011 total allowable catch of Pacific cod to be harvested. DATES: Effective April 30, 2011, through 2400 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), December 31, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obren Davis, 907–586–7228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the BSAI according to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (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 parts 600 and 679. The B season apportionment of the 2011 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) specified for vessels using jig gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) is 570 metric tons (mt) for the period 1200 hrs, A.l.t., April 30, 2011, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., August 31, 2011, as established by the final 2011 and 2012 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (76 FR 11139, March 1, 2011). The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined that jig vessels will not be able to harvest 470 mt of the B season apportionment of the 2011 Pacific cod TAC allocated to those vessels under § 679.20(a)(7)(ii)(A)(1). Therefore, in accordance with § 679.20(a)(7)(iii)(A), NMFS apportions 470 mt of Pacific cod from the B season jig gear apportionment to catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-andline or pot gear. The A season apportionment of the 2011 Pacific cod TAC specified for catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line gear is 207 mt for the period 2400 hrs, A.l.t., January 1, 2011, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., June 10, 2011, as established by the final 2011 and 2012 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (76 FR 11139, March 1, 2011). The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined that catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line gear will not be able to harvest 180 mt of the A season apportionment of the 2011 E:\FR\FM\02MYR1.SGM 02MYR1 24404 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 84 / Monday, May 2, 2011 / Rules and Regulations Pacific cod TAC allocated to those vessels under § 679.20(a)(7)(ii)(A)(1). Therefore, in accordance with § 679.20(a)(7)(iii)(A), NMFS apportions 180 mt of Pacific cod from the A season apportionment to catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet LOA using hookand-line gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear. The harvest specifications for Pacific cod included in the final 2011 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (76 FR 11139, March 1, 2011) are revised as follows: 100 mt to the B season apportionment for vessels using jig gear, 27 mt to the A season apportionment for catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line gear, and 6,205 mt to catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with RULES 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 reallocation of Pacific cod specified from jig vessels and catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear. Since the fishery is currently open, it is important to immediately inform the industry as to the revised allocations. Immediate notification is necessary to allow for the orderly conduct and efficient operation of this fishery, to allow the industry to plan for the fishing season, and to avoid potential disruption to the fishing fleet as well as processors. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of April 26, 2011. 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:25 Apr 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: April 27, 2011. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–10593 Filed 4–27–11; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 101126521–0640–02] RIN 0648–XA405 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; modification of a closure. AGENCY: NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI). This action is necessary to fully use the 2011 total allowable catch of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear in the BSAI. DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), April 30, 2011, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2011. Comments must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., May 17, 2011. ADDRESSES: Send comments to James W. Balsiger, Regional Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, Attn: Ellen Sebastian. You may submit comments, identified by RIN 0648–XA405, by any one of the following methods: • Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal https:// www.regulations.gov. • Mail: P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802. • Fax: (907) 586–7557. • Hand delivery to the Federal Building: 709 West 9th Street, Room 420A, Juneau, AK. All comments received are a part of the public record. Comment will generally be posted without change. All Personal Identifying Information (for example, name, address, etc.) SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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). You may submit attachments to electronic comments in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obren Davis, 907–586–7228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the BSAI exclusive economic zone according to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (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 parts 600 and 679. NMFS closed directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear in the BSAI under § 679.20(d)(1)(iii) on March 8, 2011 (76 FR 13098, March 10, 2011). NMFS has determined that as of April 26, 2011, approximately 847 metric tons of Pacific cod remain in the 2011 Pacific cod apportionment for catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-andline or pot gear in the BSAI. Therefore, in accordance with § 679.25(a)(1)(i), (a)(2)(i)(C), and (a)(2)(iii)(D), and to fully use the 2011 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod in the BSAI, NMFS is terminating the previous closure and is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear in the BSAI. The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, (Regional Administrator) considered the following factors in reaching this decision: (1) the current catch of Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-andline or pot gear in the BSAI and, (2) the harvest capacity and stated intent on future harvesting patterns of vessels in participating in this fishery. 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 E:\FR\FM\02MYR1.SGM 02MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 84 (Monday, May 2, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24403-24404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-10593]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 101126521-0640-02]
RIN 0648-XA404


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation 
of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

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

ACTION: Temporary rule; reallocation.

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SUMMARY: NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific 
cod from vessels using jig gear and catcher vessels greater than or 
equal to 60 feet (18.3 meters) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line 
gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line or 
pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This 
action is necessary to allow the 2011 total allowable catch of Pacific 
cod to be harvested.

DATES: Effective April 30, 2011, through 2400 hrs, Alaska local time 
(A.l.t.), December 31, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obren Davis, 907-586-7228.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the 
BSAI according to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the 
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (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 parts 600 and 679.
    The B season apportionment of the 2011 Pacific cod total allowable 
catch (TAC) specified for vessels using jig gear in the Bering Sea and 
Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) is 570 metric tons (mt) for the 
period 1200 hrs, A.l.t., April 30, 2011, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., 
August 31, 2011, as established by the final 2011 and 2012 harvest 
specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (76 FR 11139, March 1, 2011).
    The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined that jig 
vessels will not be able to harvest 470 mt of the B season 
apportionment of the 2011 Pacific cod TAC allocated to those vessels 
under Sec.  679.20(a)(7)(ii)(A)(1). Therefore, in accordance with Sec.  
679.20(a)(7)(iii)(A), NMFS apportions 470 mt of Pacific cod from the B 
season jig gear apportionment to catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA 
using hook-and-line or pot gear.
    The A season apportionment of the 2011 Pacific cod TAC specified 
for catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet LOA using hook-
and-line gear is 207 mt for the period 2400 hrs, A.l.t., January 1, 
2011, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., June 10, 2011, as established by the 
final 2011 and 2012 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI 
(76 FR 11139, March 1, 2011).
    The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined that catcher 
vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet LOA using hook-and-line gear 
will not be able to harvest 180 mt of the A season apportionment of the 
2011

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Pacific cod TAC allocated to those vessels under Sec.  
679.20(a)(7)(ii)(A)(1). Therefore, in accordance with Sec.  
679.20(a)(7)(iii)(A), NMFS apportions 180 mt of Pacific cod from the A 
season apportionment to catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 
feet LOA using hook-and-line gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet 
LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear.
    The harvest specifications for Pacific cod included in the final 
2011 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (76 FR 11139, 
March 1, 2011) are revised as follows: 100 mt to the B season 
apportionment for vessels using jig gear, 27 mt to the A season 
apportionment for catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet LOA 
using hook-and-line gear, and 6,205 mt to catcher vessels less than 60 
feet LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear.

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 reallocation of Pacific cod specified from jig vessels 
and catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet LOA using hook-
and-line gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet LOA using hook-and-
line or pot gear. Since the fishery is currently open, it is important 
to immediately inform the industry as to the revised allocations. 
Immediate notification is necessary to allow for the orderly conduct 
and efficient operation of this fishery, to allow the industry to plan 
for the fishing season, and to avoid potential disruption to the 
fishing fleet as well as processors. NMFS was unable to publish a 
notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, 
relevant data only became available as of April 26, 2011.
    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: April 27, 2011.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-10593 Filed 4-27-11; 4:15 pm]
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