Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 65975 [2011-27609]
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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 crab PSC
allowances from the BSAI trawl limited
access sector to the Amendment 80
cooperatives in the BSAI. Since the
fisheries are 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 these fisheries, 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 October 17, 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 § 679.91
and is exempt from review under
Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: October 20, 2011.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 101126521–0640–02]
RIN 0648–XA783
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
Management Area
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
AGENCY:
NMFS is prohibiting directed
fishing for Atka mackerel in the Bering
Sea subarea and Eastern Aleutian
district (BS/EAI) of the Bering Sea and
Aleutian Island management area
(BSAI) by vessels participating in the
BSAI trawl limited access fishery. This
action is necessary to prevent exceeding
the 2011 total allowable catch (TAC) of
Atka mackerel in these areas allocated
to vessels participating in the BSAI
trawl limited access fishery.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), October 20, 2011, through
2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Whitney, 907–586–7269.
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 part 600
and 50 CFR part 679.
The 2011 TAC of Atka mackerel, in
the BS/EAI, allocated to vessels
participating in the BSAI trawl limited
access fishery was established as a
directed fishing allowance of 2,859
metric tons by the final 2011 and 2012
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harvest specifications for groundfish in
the BSAI (76 FR 11139, March 1, 2011).
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 Atka
mackerel in the BS/EAI by vessels
participating in the BSAI trawl limited
access fishery.
After the effective dates 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
pursuant to the authority set forth at 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such a 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 the Atka mackerel
fishery in the BS/EAI for vessels
participating in the BSAI trawl limited
access fishery. NMFS was unable to
publish a notice providing time for
public comment because the most
recent, relevant data only became
available as of October 19, 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.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: October 20, 2011.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 101126521-0640-02]
RIN 0648-XA783
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka
Mackerel 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; closure.
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SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Atka mackerel in the
Bering Sea subarea and Eastern Aleutian district (BS/EAI) of the Bering
Sea and Aleutian Island management area (BSAI) by vessels participating
in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery. This action is necessary to
prevent exceeding the 2011 total allowable catch (TAC) of Atka mackerel
in these areas allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl
limited access fishery.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 20,
2011, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Whitney, 907-586-7269.
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 part 600 and 50 CFR part 679.
The 2011 TAC of Atka mackerel, in the BS/EAI, allocated to vessels
participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery was established
as a directed fishing allowance of 2,859 metric tons by the final 2011
and 2012 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (76 FR
11139, March 1, 2011).
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 Atka
mackerel in the BS/EAI by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl
limited access fishery.
After the effective dates 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 a 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 the Atka mackerel fishery in the BS/EAI for
vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery. NMFS
was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment
because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of
October 19, 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: October 20, 2011.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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