Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Thornyhead Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, 51675-51676 [2013-20405]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2013 / Rules and Regulations Dated: August 16, 2013. Robert C. McFetridge, Director, Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. 51675 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE For the reasons stated in the preamble, under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 501, the Department of Veterans Affairs amends 38 CFR parts 51, 52, and 58 as follows: c. In paragraph (c)(10), removing ‘‘set forth at § 58.16 of this chapter’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘, which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms’’. ■ d. In paragraph (c)(11), removing ‘‘located at § 58.17 of this chapter’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘, which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms’’. PART 51—PER DIEM FOR NURSING HOME CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES PART 52—PER DIEM FOR ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES 1. The authority citation for part 51 continues to read as follows: ■ ■ Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Thornyhead Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101, 501, 1710, 1720, 1741–1743; and as stated in specific sections. Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101, 501, 1741–1743; unless otherwise noted. § 51.30 § 52.30 5. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: [Amended] 2. Amend § 51.30(c) by removing ‘‘set forth at § 58.10 of this chapter’’ and adding, in its place, ‘‘which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms.’’ ■ 3. Amend § 51.43 by: ■ a. In paragraph (a), removing the second and third sentences and adding in their place a new sentence. ■ b. In paragraph (b), removing ‘‘Claimed. This form is set forth in full at § 58.11 of this chapter.’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘Claimed, which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms.’’ ■ c. In paragraph (f), removing ‘‘veteran. This form is set forth in full at § 58.18 of this chapter.’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘veteran, which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms.’’ The addition reads as follows: ■ § 51.43 Per diem and drugs and medicines—principles. (a) * * * These VA Forms, which are available at any VA medical center and at https://www.va.gov/vaforms, must be submitted at the time of admission, with any request for a change in the level of care (domiciliary, hospital care or adult day health care), and any time the contact information has changed. * * * * * * * * § 51.210 [Amended] 4. Amend § 51.210 by: a. In paragraph (c)(8), removing ‘‘set forth at § 58.14 of this chapter’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘, which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms’’. ■ b. In paragraph (c)(9), removing ‘‘set forth at § 58.15 of this chapter’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘, which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms’’. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES ■ ■ VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:02 Aug 20, 2013 Jkt 229001 ■ [Amended] 6. Amend § 52.30(c) by removing ‘‘set forth at 38 CFR 58.10.’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms.’’ ■ § 52.40 [Amended] 7. Amend § 52.40 by: a. In paragraph (a)(3), removing ‘‘set forth in full at 38 CFR 58.11.’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms.’’ ■ b. In paragraph (a)(5), removing ‘‘set forth in full at 38 CFR 58.12 and 58.13, respectively.’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘available at any VA medical center and at https://www.va.gov/vaforms.’’ ■ ■ § 52.10 [Amended] 8. Amend § 52.210 by: a. In paragraph (c)(8), removing ‘‘set forth at 38 CFR 58.14’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘, which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms’’. ■ b. In paragraph (c)(9), removing ‘‘set forth at 38 CFR 58.15’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘, which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms’’. ■ c. In paragraph (c)(10), removing ‘‘set forth at 38 CFR 58.16’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘, which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms’’. ■ d. In paragraph (c)(11), removing ‘‘located at 38 CFR 58.17’’ and adding, in its place ‘‘, which is available at any VA medical center and at https:// www.va.gov/vaforms’’. ■ ■ PART 58 [REMOVED AND RESERVED] 9. Remove and reserve part 58, consisting of §§ 58.10 through 58.18. ■ [FR Doc. 2013–20357 Filed 8–20–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 120918468–3111–02] RIN 0648–XC818 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. AGENCY: NMFS is prohibiting retention of thornyhead rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary because the 2013 total allowable catch of thornyhead rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached. SUMMARY: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), August 17, 2013, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh Keaton, 907–586–7228. 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 total allowable catch (TAC) of thornyhead rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA is 150 metric tons 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)(2), the Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 2013 TAC of thornyhead rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached. Therefore, NMFS is requiring that thornyhead rockfish caught in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA be treated as prohibited species in accordance with § 679.21(b). DATES: E:\FR\FM\21AUR1.SGM 21AUR1 51676 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2013 / Rules and Regulations Classification mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:02 Aug 20, 2013 Jkt 229001 interest as it would prevent NMFS from responding to the most recent fisheries data in a timely fashion and would delay prohibiting the retention of thornyhead 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 August 15, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 the reasons provided above for waiver of prior notice and opportunity for public comment. This action is required by §§ 679.20 and 679.21 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: August 16, 2013. Kelly Denit, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2013–20405 Filed 8–16–13; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\21AUR1.SGM 21AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20405]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 120918468-3111-02]
RIN 0648-XC818


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Thornyhead 
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 retention of thornyhead rockfish in the 
Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is 
necessary because the 2013 total allowable catch of thornyhead rockfish 
in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached.

DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), August 17, 
2013, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh Keaton, 907-586-7228.

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 total allowable catch (TAC) of thornyhead rockfish in the 
Western Regulatory Area of the GOA is 150 metric tons 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)(2), the Administrator, Alaska 
Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 2013 TAC 
of thornyhead rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA has 
been reached. Therefore, NMFS is requiring that thornyhead rockfish 
caught in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA be treated as 
prohibited species in accordance with Sec.  679.21(b).

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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 prohibiting the retention of thornyhead 
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 August 15, 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. Sec.  679.20 and 679.21 and is 
exempt from review under Executive Order 12866.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: August 16, 2013.
Kelly Denit,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-20405 Filed 8-16-13; 4:15 pm]
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