Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, 48559-48560 [2018-20928]
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extend the compliance date for 45 CFR
1302.90(b) to September 30, 2019.
However, until Head Start programs
have systems in place that fully comply
with 45 CFR 1302.90(b), we require
them to continue to adhere to the
criminal record check requirements in
section 648A of the Head Start Act, as
amended by the Improving Head Start
for School Readiness Act of 2007, Public
Law 110–134.
QRIS Requirement in the Final Rule
We require programs that meet certain
conditions, except for American Indian
and Alaska Native programs, to
participate in state or local QRIS, as
prescribed at 45 CFR 1302.53(b)(2) in
the final rule. A QRIS is a systemic
approach to assess, improve, and
communicate the level of quality in
early and school-age care and education
programs within a state or locality. It
awards quality ratings to programs that
meet a set of criteria as defined by the
QRIS. Criteria Head Start programs must
meet to enter the QRIS and maintain
participation greatly vary by state. We
recognize many Head Start programs
were already participating in their state
and local quality improvement efforts
before we introduced this standard to
the final rule. Now that we have
included this standard in the final rule,
we understand programs have taken
steps to participate in QRIS and that
many states are assessing their QRIS
with new Head Start QRIS participation
policies. However, programs and states
need additional time to align these
systems. We want to minimize any
unintentional burden on states that
choose to adapt their systems to allow
Head Start programs to participate in
QRIS, as well as alleviate programs’
concerns about meeting the current
compliance date. To avoid duplication
efforts between Head Start and QRIS
monitoring systems as well as eliminate
undue burden on Head Start programs
and states as they work to align these
systems, we will delay the compliance
date for this standard for another year.
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take effect in accordance with section
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Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). However,
we can waive this notice and comment
procedure if the Secretary finds, for
good cause, that the notice and
comment process is impracticable,
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the finding and the reasons for this
finding in the notice.
We find good cause to waive public
comment under section 553(b) of the
APA because it is unnecessary and
contrary to the public interest to provide
for public comment in this instance.
States, localities, and Head Start
grantees will likely be subjected to
undue and unnecessary administrative
burden as they expend time trying to
find ways to implement these standards
without support from local and state
law enforcement agencies and without
QRIS systems that can accommodate
Head Start programs. A period for
public comment would only extend
programs’ concerns as they attempt to
meet these standards by the compliance
dates. Head Start programs are still
required to comply with statutory
background check requirements in the
Improving Head Start for School
Readiness Act of 2007, Public Law 110–
134, until they can develop systems that
will enable them to conduct complete
background checks with fingerprints.
Therefore, if we delay compliance dates,
we will pose no harm or burden to
programs or the public. Moreover,
programs that already have systems in
place to meet background check
standards at 45 CFR 1302.90(b) and to
participate in their states’ QRIS at 45
CFR 1302.53(b)(2) may voluntarily come
into compliance by the compliance date.
However, programs that do not have
systems in place have until September
30, 2019 to comply.
Dated: September 14, 2018.
Lynn A. Johnson,
Assistant Secretary for Children and Families.
Approved: September 20, 2018.
Alex M. Azar II,
Secretary.
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50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 170816769–8162–02]
RIN 0648–XG502
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch
in the Western Regulatory Area of the
Gulf of Alaska
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
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Temporary rule; closure.
NMFS is prohibiting directed
fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the
Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of
Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary
to prevent exceeding the 2018 total
allowable catch of Pacific ocean perch
in the Western Regulatory Area of the
GOA.
SUMMARY:
Effective 1200 hours, Alaska
local time (A.l.t.), September 21, 2018,
through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31,
2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Whitney, 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 2018 total allowable catch (TAC)
of Pacific ocean perch in the Western
Regulatory Area of the GOA is 3,312
metric tons (mt) as established by the
final 2018 and 2019 harvest
specifications for groundfish of the Gulf
of Alaska (83 FR 8768, March 1, 2018).
In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i),
the Administrator, Alaska Region,
NMFS (Regional Administrator), has
determined that the 2018 TAC of Pacific
ocean perch in the Western Regulatory
Area of the GOA will soon be reached.
Therefore, the Regional Administrator is
establishing a directed fishing
allowance of 3,212 mt, and is setting
aside 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 Pacific
ocean perch in the Western Regulatory
Area of the GOA.
While this closure is effective the
maximum retainable amounts at
§ 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time
during a trip.
DATES:
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
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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
Pacific ocean perch 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 September 20, 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: September 21, 2018.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 170816769–8162–02]
RIN 0648–XG505
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:
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 2018 total
allowable catch of dusky rockfish in the
Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska
local time (A.l.t.), September 21, 2018,
through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31,
2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Whitney, 907–586–7228.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS
manages the groundfish fishery in the
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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 2018 total allowable catch (TAC)
of dusky rockfish in the Western
Regulatory Area of the GOA is 146
metric tons (mt) as established by the
final 2018 and 2019 harvest
specifications for groundfish of the (83
FR 8768, March 1, 2018).
In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i),
the Administrator, Alaska Region,
NMFS (Regional Administrator), has
determined that the 2018 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 100 mt, and is setting aside
the remaining 46 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.
While this closure is in effect 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
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 September 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
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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: September 21, 2018.
Margo B. Schulze-Haugen,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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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 2018 total
allowable catch of northern rockfish in
the Western Regulatory Area of the
GOA.
SUMMARY:
Effective 1200 hours, Alaska
local time (A.l.t.), September 21, 2018,
through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31,
2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Whitney, 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 2018 total allowable catch (TAC)
of northern rockfish in the Western
Regulatory Area of the GOA is 420
metric tons (mt) as established by the
final 2018 and 2019 harvest
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 170816769-8162-02]
RIN 0648-XG502
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific
Ocean Perch 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 Pacific ocean perch
in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action
is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2018 total allowable catch of
Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), September 21,
2018, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Whitney, 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 2018 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean perch in the
Western Regulatory Area of the GOA is 3,312 metric tons (mt) as
established by the final 2018 and 2019 harvest specifications for
groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (83 FR 8768, March 1, 2018).
In accordance with Sec. 679.20(d)(1)(i), the Administrator, Alaska
Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 2018 TAC
of Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA will
soon be reached. Therefore, the Regional Administrator is establishing
a directed fishing allowance of 3,212 mt, and is setting aside 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 Pacific ocean
perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
While this closure is effective 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
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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 Pacific ocean perch 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 September 20, 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: September 21, 2018.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
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