Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska, 13115-13116 [2018-06079]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 27, 2018 / Rules and Regulations ■ 1. The authority citation for parts 1816, 1832 and 1852 continues to read as follows: (6) Cost summary of the status of all task orders issued under the contract. (7) Invoice number. Authority: 51 U.S.C. 20113(a) and 48 CFR chapter 1. Alternate II (APR 2018) As prescribed in 1816.506–70(b), insert the following paragraph (i): (i) Contractor shall submit progress reports, as required. When required, the reports shall contain, at a minimum, the following information: (1) Contract number, task order number, and date of the order. (2) Price and billed amounts to date for each task order. (3) Significant issues/problems associated with the task order. (4) Status of all task orders issued under the contract. (5) Invoice number. * * * * * ■ 5. Amend section 1852.232–80 by— ■ a. Revising clause title and date; ■ b. In paragraph (b), removing the words ‘‘submit all vouchers electronically using’’ and adding the words ‘‘submit all vouchers and invoices using’’ in its place; ■ c. Revising paragraphs (c),(d), and (e). The revisions read as follows: PART 1816—TYPES OF CONTRACTS 2. Revise 1816.506–70 to read as follows: ■ 1816.506–70 NASA contract clause. Insert the clause at 1852.216–80, Task Ordering Procedure, in solicitations and contracts when an indefinite-delivery, task order contract is contemplated. The clause is applicable to both fixed-price and cost-reimbursement type contracts. The contracting officer shall use the clause with its— (a) Alternate I, if the cost type, fixed price with prospective price redetermination, or fixed-price incentive contract does not include a NASA Form 533M reporting requirements; or (b) Alternate II, if a fixed price contract is contemplated. PART 1832—CONTRACT FINANCING 1852.232–80 Submission of vouchers/ invoices for payment. 3. Revise 1832.908–70 to read as follows: ■ 1832.908–70 invoices. [Amended] 4. Amend 1852.216–80 by revising ALTERNATE I and adding ALTERNATE II to read as follows: * * Task ordering procedure. * * amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with RULES Alternate I (APR 2018) As prescribed in 1816.506–70(a), insert the following paragraph (i): (i) Contractor shall submit progress reports, as required. When required, the reports shall contain, at a minimum, the following information: (1) Contract number, task order number, and date of the order. (2) Total estimated dollar amount of task order(s). (3) Cost and hours incurred to date for each issued task order. (4) Costs and hours estimated to complete each issued task order. (5) Significant issues/problems associated with a task order. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:36 Mar 26, 2018 Jkt 244001 * * * * [FR Doc. 2018–05883 Filed 3–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration * ■ * * Submission of Vouchers/Invoices for Payment (APR 2018) PART 1852—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES 1852.216–80 (B) A reconciliation of all billed and earned fee. (C) A clear explanation of the fee calculations. (d) Non-electronic payment requests. The Contractor may submit a non-electronic voucher/invoice using the steps for nonelectronic payment requests described at https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/vendorpayment, when any of the following conditions are met: (1) The Contracting Officer administering the contract for payment has determined, in writing, that electronic submission would be unduly burdensome to the Contractor. (2) The contract includes provisions allowing the contractor to submit vouchers or invoices using the steps for non-electronic payment. In such instances the Contractor agrees to submit non-electronic payment requests using the method or methods specified in Section G of the contract. (e) Improper vouchers/invoices. The NSSC Payment Office will notify the contractor of any apparent error, defect, or impropriety in a voucher/invoice within seven calendar days of receipt by the NSSC Payment Office. Inquiries regarding requests for payment should be directed to the NSSC as specified in paragraph (b) of this section. As prescribed in 1832.908–70, insert the following clause: Submission of vouchers/ Insert clause 1852.232–80, Submission of Vouchers/Invoices for Payment, in all solicitations and contracts. 1852.216–80 13115 50 CFR Part 679 * * * * (c) Payment requests. (1) The payment periods are stipulated in the payment clause(s) contained in this contract. (2) Vouchers submitted under cost type contracts and invoices submitted under fixed-price contracts shall include the items delineated in FAR 32.905(b) supported by relevant back-up documentation. Back-up documentation shall include at a minimum, the following information: (i) Vouchers. (A) Breakdown of billed labor costs and associated contractor generated supporting documentation for billed direct labor costs to include rates used and number of hours incurred. (B) Breakdown of billed other direct costs (ODCs) and associated contractor generated supporting documentation for billed ODCs. (C) Indirect rate(s) used to calculate the amount of billed indirect expenses. (D) Progress reports, as required. (ii) Invoices. (A) Description of goods and services delivered as part of the contract’s terms and conditions, including the dates of delivery/ performance. (B) Progress reports, as required. (C) Date goods and services were performed. (iii) Fee vouchers. (A) Listing of all provisionally-billed fee by period or date earned since contract award. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 [Docket No. 170816769–8162–02] RIN 0648–XG077 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 in 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 pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the B season allowance of the 2018 total allowable catch of pollock for Statistical Area 620 in the GOA. DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 23, 2018, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., May 31, 2018. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh Keaton, 907–586–7228. NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the GOA exclusive economic zone SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\27MRR1.SGM 27MRR1 13116 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 27, 2018 / Rules and Regulations amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with RULES 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 B season allowance of the 2018 total allowable catch (TAC) of pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the GOA is 32,155 metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2018 and 2019 harvest specifications for groundfish in the GOA (83 FR 8768, March 1, 2018). In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i), the Regional Administrator has determined that the B season allowance of the 2018 TAC of pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the GOA will soon be reached. Therefore, the Regional Administrator is establishing a directed fishing allowance of 31,955 mt and is setting aside the remaining 200 mt as bycatch to support other anticipated VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:36 Mar 26, 2018 Jkt 244001 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 pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the GOA. After the effective date 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 data in a timely fashion and would delay the closure of directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 620 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 March 21, 2018. 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: March 22, 2018. Jennifer M. Wallace, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–06079 Filed 3–22–18; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\27MRR1.SGM 27MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 27, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13115-13116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06079]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 170816769-8162-02]
RIN 0648-XG077


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in 
Statistical Area 620 in 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 pollock in 
Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is 
necessary to prevent exceeding the B season allowance of the 2018 total 
allowable catch of pollock for Statistical Area 620 in the GOA.

DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 23, 
2018, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., May 31, 2018.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the 
GOA exclusive economic zone

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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 B season allowance of the 2018 total allowable catch (TAC) of 
pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the GOA is 32,155 metric tons (mt) 
as established by the final 2018 and 2019 harvest specifications for 
groundfish in the GOA (83 FR 8768, March 1, 2018).
    In accordance with Sec.  679.20(d)(1)(i), the Regional 
Administrator has determined that the B season allowance of the 2018 
TAC of pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the GOA will soon be reached. 
Therefore, the Regional Administrator is establishing a directed 
fishing allowance of 31,955 mt and is setting aside the remaining 200 
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 pollock in 
Statistical Area 620 of the GOA.
    After the effective date 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 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 pollock in Statistical 
Area 620 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 March 21, 2018.
    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: March 22, 2018.
Jennifer M. Wallace,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-06079 Filed 3-22-18; 4:15 pm]
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