Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Dusky Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, 40638 [2013-16286]
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50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 120918468–3111–02]
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Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Dusky Rockfish in the
Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of
Alaska
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
AGENCY:
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NMFS is prohibiting directed
fishing for dusky rockfish in the
Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of
Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary
to prevent exceeding the 2013 total
allowable catch (TAC) of dusky rockfish
in the Western Regulatory Area of the
GOA.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), July 3, 2013, through 2400
hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013.
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 2013 TAC of dusky rockfish in
the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA
is 377 metric tons (mt) as established by
the final 2013 and 2014 harvest
specifications for groundfish of the GOA
(78 FR 13162, February 26, 2013).
In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i),
the Administrator, Alaska Region,
NMFS (Regional Administrator), has
determined that the 2013 TAC of dusky
rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area
of the GOA will soon be reached.
Therefore, the Regional Administrator is
establishing a directed fishing
allowance of 277 mt, and is setting aside
the remaining 100 mt as bycatch to
support other anticipated groundfish
fisheries. 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 dusky rockfish in
the Western Regulatory Area of the
GOA.
After the effective date of this closure
the maximum retainable amounts at
§ 679.20(e) and (f) will apply at all times
during a trip.
SUMMARY:
Classification
This action responds to the best
available information recently obtained
from the fishery. The acting 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
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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 directed fishing for
dusky 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 1, 2013.
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 2, 2013.
Kelly Denit,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 120918468–3111–02]
RIN 0648–XC740
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in
the Western Regulatory Area of the
Gulf of Alaska
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
AGENCY:
NMFS is prohibiting directed
fishing for northern rockfish in the
Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of
Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary
to prevent exceeding the 2013 total
allowable catch (TAC) of northern
rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area
of the GOA.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local
time (A.l.t.), July 3, 2013, through 2400
hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013.
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
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 120918468-3111-02]
RIN 0648-XC741
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Dusky
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 directed fishing for dusky rockfish in the
Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is
necessary to prevent exceeding the 2013 total allowable catch (TAC) of
dusky rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 3, 2013,
through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2013.
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 2013 TAC of dusky rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of
the GOA is 377 metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2013 and
2014 harvest specifications for groundfish of the GOA (78 FR 13162,
February 26, 2013).
In accordance with Sec. 679.20(d)(1)(i), the Administrator, Alaska
Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 2013 TAC
of dusky rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA will soon
be reached. Therefore, the Regional Administrator is establishing a
directed fishing allowance of 277 mt, and is setting aside the
remaining 100 mt as bycatch to support other anticipated groundfish
fisheries. 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 dusky
rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
After the effective date of this closure the maximum retainable
amounts at Sec. 679.20(e) and (f) will apply at all times during a
trip.
Classification
This action responds to the best available information recently
obtained from the fishery. The acting 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 closure of directed fishing for dusky
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 1, 2013.
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: July 2, 2013.
Kelly Denit,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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