Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer, 46848 [2015-19486]

Download as PDF 46848 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 151 / Thursday, August 6, 2015 / Rules and Regulations to at least twice the maximum pressure to which they will be subjected under the anticipated operating conditions. * * * * * PART 193—LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS 5. The authority citation for part 193 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60102, 60103, 60104, 60108, 60109, 60110, 60113, 60118; and 49 CFR 1.53. § 193.2321 [Amended] 6. In § 193.2321, amend paragraph (b)(1) by removing ‘‘(incorporated by reference, see § 193. 2012)’’ and adding in its place ‘‘(incorporated by reference, see § 193.2013).’’ ■ PART 195—TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS BY PIPELINE 7. The authority citation for part 195 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60102, 60104, 60108, 60109, 60116, 60118 and 60137; and 49 CFR 1.53. §§ 195.132, 195.205, 195.264, 195.405, and 195.432 [Amended] 8. In 49 CFR part 195, remove ‘‘(incorporated by reference, see § 195.3)’’ and add in its place ‘‘(incorporated by reference, see § 195.3)’’ everywhere it appears in the following sections: ■ a. Section 195.132(b)(1); ■ b. Section 195.205(b)(1) and (2); ■ c. Section 195.264(b)(2) and (e)(1) and (3); ■ d. Section 195.405(b); and ■ e. Section 195.432(c). ■ Issued in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2015, under authority delegated in 49 CFR Part 1.97. Stacy Cummings, Interim Executive Director. [FR Doc. 2015–18565 Filed 8–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 648 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES [Docket No. 140117052–4402–02] RIN 0648–XE077 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:05 Aug 05, 2015 Jkt 235001 Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; quota transfer. NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2015 commercial Atlantic bluefish quota to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These quota adjustments are necessary to comply with the Bluefish Fishery Management Plan quota transfer provision. This announcement informs the public of the revised commercial quota for each state involved. DATES: Effective August 5, 2015, through December 31, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reid Lichwell, Fishery Management Specialist, (978) 281–9112. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing the bluefish fishery are found at 50 CFR part 648. The regulations require annual specification of a commercial quota that is apportioned among the coastal states from Florida through Maine. The process to set the annual commercial quota and the percent allocated to each state are described in § 648.162. The final rule implementing Amendment 1 to the Bluefish Fishery Management Plan published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2000 (65 FR 45844), provided a mechanism for transferring bluefish quota from one state to another. Two or more states, under mutual agreement and with the concurrence of the Administrator, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), can transfer or combine bluefish commercial quota under § 648.162(e). The Regional Administrator is required to consider the criteria in § 648.162(e)(1) in the evaluation of requests for quota transfers or combinations. North Carolina has agreed to transfer 200,000 lb (90,719 kg) of its 2015 commercial quota to Massachusetts. This transfer was prompted by state officials in Massachusetts to ensure their commercial bluefish quota is not exceeded. The Regional Administrator has determined that the criteria set forth in § 648.162(e)(1) are met. The revised bluefish quotas for calendar year 2015 are: North Carolina, 1,480,371 lb (671,485 kg); and Massachusetts, 552,036 lb (250,399 kg), based on the final 2015 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications. SUMMARY: Classification This action is taken under 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Dated: August 3, 2015. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–19486 Filed 8–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 648 [Docket No. 150126074–5655–02] RIN 0648–XD742 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; 2015 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: NMFS is implementing final specifications for the 2015 Atlantic bluefish fishery, including catch restrictions for commercial and recreational fisheries. This action is necessary to establish the 2015 harvest limits and management measures to prevent overfishing. The intent of the action is to inform the public of the 2015 catch limits and state-to-state commercial quota transfers consistent with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan and the recommendations of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. NMFS is also approving transfers of commercial bluefish quota from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Florida to the State of New York to ensure New York quota would not be exceeded. DATES: The final specifications and state-to-state commercial quota transfers for the 2015 bluefish fishery are effective August 5, 2015, through December 31, 2015. ADDRESSES: Copies of the specifications document, including the Environmental Assessment and Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (EA/IRFA) and other supporting documents for the specifications, are available from Dr. Christopher M. Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, Suite 201, 800 N. State Street, Dover, DE 19901. The specifications document is also accessible via the Internet at: https:// www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reid Lichwell, Fishery Management Specialist, (978) 281–9112. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06AUR1.SGM 06AUR1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 648

[Docket No. 140117052-4402-02]
RIN 0648-XE077


Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish 
Fishery; Quota Transfer

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

ACTION: Temporary rule; quota transfer.

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SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is 
transferring a portion of its 2015 commercial Atlantic bluefish quota 
to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These quota adjustments are 
necessary to comply with the Bluefish Fishery Management Plan quota 
transfer provision. This announcement informs the public of the revised 
commercial quota for each state involved.

DATES: Effective August 5, 2015, through December 31, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reid Lichwell, Fishery Management 
Specialist, (978) 281-9112.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing the bluefish fishery 
are found at 50 CFR part 648. The regulations require annual 
specification of a commercial quota that is apportioned among the 
coastal states from Florida through Maine. The process to set the 
annual commercial quota and the percent allocated to each state are 
described in Sec.  648.162.
    The final rule implementing Amendment 1 to the Bluefish Fishery 
Management Plan published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2000 (65 
FR 45844), provided a mechanism for transferring bluefish quota from 
one state to another. Two or more states, under mutual agreement and 
with the concurrence of the Administrator, Greater Atlantic Region, 
NMFS (Regional Administrator), can transfer or combine bluefish 
commercial quota under Sec.  648.162(e). The Regional Administrator is 
required to consider the criteria in Sec.  648.162(e)(1) in the 
evaluation of requests for quota transfers or combinations.
    North Carolina has agreed to transfer 200,000 lb (90,719 kg) of its 
2015 commercial quota to Massachusetts. This transfer was prompted by 
state officials in Massachusetts to ensure their commercial bluefish 
quota is not exceeded. The Regional Administrator has determined that 
the criteria set forth in Sec.  648.162(e)(1) are met. The revised 
bluefish quotas for calendar year 2015 are: North Carolina, 1,480,371 
lb (671,485 kg); and Massachusetts, 552,036 lb (250,399 kg), based on 
the final 2015 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications.

Classification

    This action is taken under 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from 
review under Executive Order 12866.

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

    Dated: August 3, 2015.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-19486 Filed 8-5-15; 8:45 am]
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