Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; 2014-2015 Accountability Measure and Closure for Gulf King Mackerel in Western Zone, 62358-62359 [2014-24709]

Download as PDF 62358 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 201 / Friday, October 17, 2014 / Rules and Regulations Insurance Program; and No. 93.774, Medicare—Supplementary Medical Insurance Program) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY inadvertently duplicated two paragraphs listing standards published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In addition, the standards had originally appeared in order of the year those particular editions of the standards were published. We intended to reorganize them by identification number instead, but left some of them out of order. This correction deletes the redundant paragraphs and correctly orders the remaining ones. Coast Guard List of Subjects in 46 CFR Part 125 Dated: October 10, 2014. C’Reda Weeden, Executive Secretary to the Department, Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. 2014–24663 Filed 10–16–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P Administrative practice and procedure, Cargo vessels, Hazardous materials transportation, Incorporation by reference, Marine safety, Seamen. 46 CFR Part 125 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0208] RIN 1625–AB62 For the reasons described in the preamble, 46 CFR part 125 is amended by making the following correcting amendment: Offshore Supply Vessels of at Least 6,000 GT ITC Coast Guard, DHS. Interim rule; correction. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard published an interim rule in the Federal Register on August 18, 2014, to ensure the safe carriage of oil, hazardous substances, and individuals in addition to the crew on U.S.-flagged OSVs of at least 6,000 gross tonnage as measured under the Convention Measurement System. In that interim rule, we revised a paragraph listing consensus standards incorporated by reference. In doing so, we inadvertently duplicated two paragraphs and presented others out of order. This correction resolves that error by removing the doubled paragraphs and reordering the others. DATES: This correction is effective on October 17, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this final rule, call or email Justin Staples, Office of Standards Evaluation and Development, Coast Guard; telephone 202–372–1483, email Justin.L.Staples@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing material on the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 18, 2014, the Coast Guard published an interim rule to ensure the safe carriage of oil, hazardous substances, and individuals in addition to the crew on U.S.-flagged OSVs of at least 6,000 gross tonnage as measured under the Convention Measurement System. 79 FR 48894. In that rule, the Coast Guard revised 46 CFR 125.180 to include a number of new standards to be incorporated by reference. In the process, we SUMMARY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES PART 125—GENERAL VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:55 Oct 16, 2014 Jkt 235001 1. The authority citation for part 125 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111–281, 124 Stat. 2905; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. In § 125.180, revise paragraph (i) to read as follows: ■ § 125.180 Incorporation by reference. * * * * * (i) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269–9101, 617– 770–3000, https://www.nfpa.org: (1) NFPA 10—Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 1994 Edition, IBR approved for § 132.350. (2) NFPA 70—National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, IBR approved for §§ 129.320, 129.340, and 129.370. (3) NFPA 302—Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, 1994 Edition, IBR approved for § 129.550. (4) NFPA 306—Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, 1993 Edition, IBR approved for § 126.160. (5) NFPA 1963—Fire Hose Connections, 1993 Edition, IBR approved for § 132.130. * * * * * K. Cervoni, Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard. [FR Doc. 2014–24716 Filed 10–16–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 622 [Docket No. 101206604–1758–02] RIN 0648–XD559 Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; 2014–2015 Accountability Measure and Closure for Gulf King Mackerel in Western Zone National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. AGENCY: NMFS implements an accountability measure (AM) for commercial king mackerel in the western zone of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) through this temporary final rule. NMFS has determined that the commercial quota for king mackerel in the western zone of the Gulf EEZ will have been reached by October 17, 2014. Therefore, NMFS closes the western zone of the Gulf to commercial king mackerel fishing in the EEZ. This closure is necessary to protect the Gulf king mackerel resource. DATES: The closure is effective noon, local time, October 17, 2014, until 12:01 a.m., local time, on July 1, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Gerhart, 727–824–5305, email: susan.gerhart@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The fishery for coastal migratory pelagic fish (king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and cobia) is managed under the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic (FMP). The FMP was prepared by the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils (Councils) and is implemented under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by regulations at 50 CFR part 622. The commercial quota for the Gulf migratory group king mackerel in the western zone is 1,071,360 lb (485,961 kg) (76 FR 82058, December 29, 2011), for the current fishing year, July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. Regulations at 50 CFR 622.388(a)(1) require NMFS to close the commercial sector for Gulf migratory group king mackerel in the western zone when the quota is reached, or is projected to be SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17OCR1.SGM 17OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 201 / Friday, October 17, 2014 / Rules and Regulations mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES reached, by filing a notification to that effect with the Office of the Federal Register. Based on the best scientific information available, NMFS has determined the commercial quota of 1,071,360 lb (485,961 kg) for Gulf migratory group king mackerel in the western zone will be reached by October 17, 2014. Accordingly, the western zone is closed to commercial fishing for Gulf migratory group king mackerel effective noon, local time, October 17, 2014, through June 30, 2015, the end of the fishing year. The Gulf migratory group king mackerel western zone is that part of the EEZ between a line extending east from the border of the United States and Mexico and 87°31.1′ W. longitude, which is a line directly south from the state boundary of Alabama and Florida. Except for a person aboard a charter vessel or headboat, during the closure, no person aboard a vessel for which a commercial permit for king mackerel has been issued may fish for or retain Gulf migratory group king mackerel in the EEZ in the closed zone (50 CFR 622.384(e)(1)). A person aboard a vessel that has a valid charter vessel/headboat permit for coastal migratory pelagic fish may continue to retain king mackerel in or from the closed zones or subzones under the bag and possession limits set forth in 50 CFR 622.382(a)(1)(ii) and (a)(2), provided the vessel is operating as a charter vessel or headboat (50 CER 622.384(e)(2)). A charter vessel or headboat that also has a commercial VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:55 Oct 16, 2014 Jkt 235001 king mackerel permit is considered to be operating as a charter vessel or headboat when it carries a passenger who pays a fee or when there are more than three persons aboard, including operator and crew. During the closure, king mackerel from the closed zone, including those harvested under the bag and possession limits, may not be purchased or sold. This prohibition does not apply to trade in king mackerel from the closed zone that were harvested, landed ashore, and sold prior to the closure and were held in cold storage by a dealer or processor (50 CFR 622.384(e)(3)). Classification The Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, NMFS, has determined this temporary rule is necessary for the conservation and management of Gulf migratory group king mackerel and is consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and other applicable laws. This action is taken under 50 CFR 622.388(a)(1) and 622.384(e), and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. These measures are exempt from the procedures of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because the temporary rule is issued without opportunity for prior notice and comment. This action responds to the best scientific information available. The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA (AA), finds good cause to waive PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 62359 the requirements 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 prior notice and opportunity for public comment is unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. Such procedures would be unnecessary because the rule implementing the commercial quota and the associated requirement for closure of the commercial harvest when the quota is reached or projected to be reached has already been subject to notice and comment, and all that remains is to notify the public of the closure. Additionally, 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 king mackerel stock because 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). Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: October 14, 2014. Alan D. Risenhoover, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2014–24709 Filed 10–14–14; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\17OCR1.SGM 17OCR1

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[FR Doc No: 2014-24709]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 622

[Docket No. 101206604-1758-02]
RIN 0648-XD559


Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and 
South Atlantic; 2014-2015 Accountability Measure and Closure for Gulf 
King Mackerel in Western Zone

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

ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.

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SUMMARY: NMFS implements an accountability measure (AM) for commercial 
king mackerel in the western zone of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) 
exclusive economic zone (EEZ) through this temporary final rule. NMFS 
has determined that the commercial quota for king mackerel in the 
western zone of the Gulf EEZ will have been reached by October 17, 
2014. Therefore, NMFS closes the western zone of the Gulf to commercial 
king mackerel fishing in the EEZ. This closure is necessary to protect 
the Gulf king mackerel resource.

DATES: The closure is effective noon, local time, October 17, 2014, 
until 12:01 a.m., local time, on July 1, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Gerhart, 727-824-5305, email: 
susan.gerhart@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The fishery for coastal migratory pelagic 
fish (king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and cobia) is managed under the 
Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of 
the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic (FMP). The FMP was prepared by 
the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils 
(Councils) and is implemented under the authority of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) 
by regulations at 50 CFR part 622.
    The commercial quota for the Gulf migratory group king mackerel in 
the western zone is 1,071,360 lb (485,961 kg) (76 FR 82058, December 
29, 2011), for the current fishing year, July 1, 2014, through June 30, 
2015.
    Regulations at 50 CFR 622.388(a)(1) require NMFS to close the 
commercial sector for Gulf migratory group king mackerel in the western 
zone when the quota is reached, or is projected to be

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reached, by filing a notification to that effect with the Office of the 
Federal Register. Based on the best scientific information available, 
NMFS has determined the commercial quota of 1,071,360 lb (485,961 kg) 
for Gulf migratory group king mackerel in the western zone will be 
reached by October 17, 2014. Accordingly, the western zone is closed to 
commercial fishing for Gulf migratory group king mackerel effective 
noon, local time, October 17, 2014, through June 30, 2015, the end of 
the fishing year. The Gulf migratory group king mackerel western zone 
is that part of the EEZ between a line extending east from the border 
of the United States and Mexico and 87[deg]31.1' W. longitude, which is 
a line directly south from the state boundary of Alabama and Florida.
    Except for a person aboard a charter vessel or headboat, during the 
closure, no person aboard a vessel for which a commercial permit for 
king mackerel has been issued may fish for or retain Gulf migratory 
group king mackerel in the EEZ in the closed zone (50 CFR 
622.384(e)(1)). A person aboard a vessel that has a valid charter 
vessel/headboat permit for coastal migratory pelagic fish may continue 
to retain king mackerel in or from the closed zones or subzones under 
the bag and possession limits set forth in 50 CFR 622.382(a)(1)(ii) and 
(a)(2), provided the vessel is operating as a charter vessel or 
headboat (50 CER 622.384(e)(2)). A charter vessel or headboat that also 
has a commercial king mackerel permit is considered to be operating as 
a charter vessel or headboat when it carries a passenger who pays a fee 
or when there are more than three persons aboard, including operator 
and crew.
    During the closure, king mackerel from the closed zone, including 
those harvested under the bag and possession limits, may not be 
purchased or sold. This prohibition does not apply to trade in king 
mackerel from the closed zone that were harvested, landed ashore, and 
sold prior to the closure and were held in cold storage by a dealer or 
processor (50 CFR 622.384(e)(3)).

Classification

    The Regional Administrator, Southeast Region, NMFS, has determined 
this temporary rule is necessary for the conservation and management of 
Gulf migratory group king mackerel and is consistent with the Magnuson-
Stevens Act and other applicable laws.
    This action is taken under 50 CFR 622.388(a)(1) and 622.384(e), and 
is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866.
    These measures are exempt from the procedures of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act because the temporary rule is issued without 
opportunity for prior notice and comment.
    This action responds to the best scientific information available. 
The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA (AA), finds good cause 
to waive the requirements 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 prior notice and opportunity for public comment is 
unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. Such procedures would 
be unnecessary because the rule implementing the commercial quota and 
the associated requirement for closure of the commercial harvest when 
the quota is reached or projected to be reached has already been 
subject to notice and comment, and all that remains is to notify the 
public of the closure. Additionally, 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 
king mackerel stock because 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).

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

    Dated: October 14, 2014.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-24709 Filed 10-14-14; 4:15 pm]
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