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implement this action to close the
commercial sector for vermilion snapper
constitutes good cause to waive the
requirements to provide prior notice
and opportunity for public comment
pursuant to the authority set forth in 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(B), as such procedures
would be unnecessary and contrary to
the public interest. Such procedures
would be unnecessary because the rule
itself has been subject to notice and
comment, and all that remains is to
notify the public of the closure.
Allowing prior notice and
opportunity for public comment is
contrary to the public interest because
of the need to immediately implement
this action to protect the fishery since
the capacity of the fishing fleet allows
for rapid harvest of the quota. Prior
notice and opportunity for public
comment would require time and would
potentially result in a harvest well in
excess of the established quota.
For the aforementioned reasons, the
AA also finds good cause to waive the
30-day delay in the effectiveness of this
action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
This action is taken under 50 CFR
622.43(a) and is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: September 20, 2011.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–24502 Filed 9–20–11; 4:15 pm]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 654
[Docket No. 110707375–1578–02]
RIN 0648–BB07
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of
Mexico, and South Atlantic; Stone
Crab Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico;
Removal of Regulations
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
NMFS issues this final rule to
repeal the Fishery Management Plan for
the Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of
Mexico (FMP) and remove its
implementing regulations, as requested
by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Council (Council). The
stone crab fishery takes place primarily
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in state waters off the coast of Florida,
and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) is
extending its management of the fishery
into Federal waters. Repealing the
Federal regulations will eliminate
duplication of management efforts,
reduce costs for the Federal government,
and align with the President’s Executive
Order 13563, ‘‘Improving Regulation
and Regulatory Review,’’ to ensure
Federal regulations are more effective
and less burdensome in achieving
regulatory objectives. The intended
effect of this action is to enhance the
effectiveness and efficiency of managing
the stone crab fishery in the Gulf of
Mexico (Gulf).
DATES:
This rule is effective October 24,
2011.
Electronic copies of
documents supporting this final rule,
which include an environmental
assessment, may be obtained from
Southeast Regional Office Web site at
https://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sf/
StoneCrab.htm.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan Gerhart, telephone: 727–824–
5305 or e-mail:
Susan.Gerhart@noaa.gov.
The stone
crab fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf)
is managed under the FMP. The FMP
was prepared by the Council and
implemented through regulations at 50
CFR part 654 under the authority of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
(Magnuson-Stevens Act).
On July 20, 2011, NMFS published a
proposed rule to repeal the Federal
stone crab FMP and requested public
comment (76 FR 43250). The proposed
rule and the environmental assessment
outline the rationale for the measures
contained in this final rule. This final
rule will repeal the Federal stone crab
FMP and its implementing regulations.
The FWC has already voted to extend its
authority to regulate stone crab in
Federal waters. The intended effect of
this rule is to eliminate duplication of
management efforts, reduce costs, and
enhance regulatory efficiency of the
stone crab resource.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments and Responses
NMFS received two comments on the
proposed rule, one from a Federal
agency that was non-substantive and
one from an individual that expressed
general support for the rule. Neither
submission expressed substantive
comments on the proposed rule and,
therefore, are not repeated here.
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Classification
The Regional Administrator,
Southeast Region, NMFS, has
determined that this final rule is
necessary to more efficiently manage the
stone crab resource, and is consistent
with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and
other applicable laws.
This final rule has been determined to
be not significant for purposes of
Executive Order 12866.
The Chief Counsel for Regulation of
the Department of Commerce certified
to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the
Small Business Administration during
the proposed rule stage that this action
would not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small
entities. The factual basis for the
certification was published in the
proposed rule is not repeated here. No
comments were received regarding this
certification. As a result, a regulatory
flexibility analysis was not required and
none was prepared.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 654
Fisheries, Fishing, Incorporation by
reference.
Dated: September 15, 2011.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
For the reasons set out in the
preamble, under the authority of 16
U.S.C. 1801 et seq., part 654 is removed.
PART 654—[REMOVED]
■ 1. Remove part 654.
[FR Doc. 2011–24274 Filed 9–22–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 101126522–0640–02]
RIN 0648–XA722
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water
Species by Vessels Using Trawl Gear
in the Gulf of Alaska
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; modification of
a closure.
SUMMARY: NMFS is opening directed
fishing for shallow-water species by
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 654
[Docket No. 110707375-1578-02]
RIN 0648-BB07
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic;
Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Removal of Regulations
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: NMFS issues this final rule to repeal the Fishery Management
Plan for the Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP) and remove
its implementing regulations, as requested by the Gulf of Mexico
Fishery Management Council (Council). The stone crab fishery takes
place primarily in state waters off the coast of Florida, and the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is extending
its management of the fishery into Federal waters. Repealing the
Federal regulations will eliminate duplication of management efforts,
reduce costs for the Federal government, and align with the President's
Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,''
to ensure Federal regulations are more effective and less burdensome in
achieving regulatory objectives. The intended effect of this action is
to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of managing the stone crab
fishery in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf).
DATES: This rule is effective October 24, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Electronic copies of documents supporting this final rule,
which include an environmental assessment, may be obtained from
Southeast Regional Office Web site at https://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sf/StoneCrab.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Gerhart, telephone: 727-824-5305
or e-mail: Susan.Gerhart@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The stone crab fishery of the Gulf of Mexico
(Gulf) is managed under the FMP. The FMP was prepared by the Council
and implemented through regulations at 50 CFR part 654 under the
authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management
Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).
On July 20, 2011, NMFS published a proposed rule to repeal the
Federal stone crab FMP and requested public comment (76 FR 43250). The
proposed rule and the environmental assessment outline the rationale
for the measures contained in this final rule. This final rule will
repeal the Federal stone crab FMP and its implementing regulations. The
FWC has already voted to extend its authority to regulate stone crab in
Federal waters. The intended effect of this rule is to eliminate
duplication of management efforts, reduce costs, and enhance regulatory
efficiency of the stone crab resource.
Comments and Responses
NMFS received two comments on the proposed rule, one from a Federal
agency that was non-substantive and one from an individual that
expressed general support for the rule. Neither submission expressed
substantive comments on the proposed rule and, therefore, are not
repeated here.
Classification
The Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, NMFS, has determined
that this final rule is necessary to more efficiently manage the stone
crab resource, and is consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and
other applicable laws.
This final rule has been determined to be not significant for
purposes of Executive Order 12866.
The Chief Counsel for Regulation of the Department of Commerce
certified to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business
Administration during the proposed rule stage that this action would
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. The factual basis for the certification was published in the
proposed rule is not repeated here. No comments were received regarding
this certification. As a result, a regulatory flexibility analysis was
not required and none was prepared.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 654
Fisheries, Fishing, Incorporation by reference.
Dated: September 15, 2011.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
For the reasons set out in the preamble, under the authority of 16
U.S.C. 1801 et seq., part 654 is removed.
PART 654--[REMOVED]
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1. Remove part 654.
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