Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska, 11887 [2019-06127]
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Deborah Szaro,
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 180831813–9170–02]
RIN 0648–XG894
Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive
Zone Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species
Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear 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 species that comprise the
deep-water species fishery by vessels
using trawl gear in the Gulf of Alaska
(GOA). This action is necessary because
the first seasonal apportionment of the
Pacific halibut bycatch allowance
specified for the deep-water species
fishery in the GOA will be reached.
DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska
local time (A.l.t.), March 26, 2019,
through 1200 hours, A.l.t., April 1,
2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Obren Davis, 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 first seasonal apportionment of
the Pacific halibut bycatch allowance
specified for the trawl deep-water
species fishery in the GOA is 135 metric
tons as established by the final 2019 and
2020 harvest specifications for
groundfish of the GOA (84 FR 9416,
March 14, 2019), for the period 1200
hours, A.l.t., January 20, 2019, through
1200 hours, A.l.t., April 1, 2019.
In accordance with § 679.21(d)(6)(i),
the Administrator, Alaska Region,
NMFS, has determined that the first
seasonal apportionment of the Pacific
halibut bycatch allowance specified for
the trawl deep-water species fishery in
the GOA will be reached. Consequently,
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for
the deep-water species fishery by
vessels using trawl gear in the GOA. The
species and species groups that
comprise the deep-water species fishery
include sablefish, rockfish, deep-water
flatfish, rex sole, and arrowtooth
flounder.
While this closure is effective the
maximum retainable amounts at
§ 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time
during a trip.
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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 the deep-water
species fishery by vessels using trawl
gear in 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 25, 2019.
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 § 679.21
and is exempt from review under
Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: March 26, 2019.
Jennifer M. Wallace,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 180831813-9170-02]
RIN 0648-XG894
Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Deep-Water
Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear 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 species that comprise
the deep-water species fishery by vessels using trawl gear in the Gulf
of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary because the first seasonal
apportionment of the Pacific halibut bycatch allowance specified for
the deep-water species fishery in the GOA will be reached.
DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 26,
2019, through 1200 hours, A.l.t., April 1, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obren Davis, 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 first seasonal apportionment of the Pacific halibut bycatch
allowance specified for the trawl deep-water species fishery in the GOA
is 135 metric tons as established by the final 2019 and 2020 harvest
specifications for groundfish of the GOA (84 FR 9416, March 14, 2019),
for the period 1200 hours, A.l.t., January 20, 2019, through 1200
hours, A.l.t., April 1, 2019.
In accordance with Sec. 679.21(d)(6)(i), the Administrator, Alaska
Region, NMFS, has determined that the first seasonal apportionment of
the Pacific halibut bycatch allowance specified for the trawl deep-
water species fishery in the GOA will be reached. Consequently, NMFS is
prohibiting directed fishing for the deep-water species fishery by
vessels using trawl gear in the GOA. The species and species groups
that comprise the deep-water species fishery include sablefish,
rockfish, deep-water flatfish, rex sole, and arrowtooth flounder.
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 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 the deep-water species fishery by vessels
using trawl gear in 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 25, 2019.
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. 679.21 and is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: March 26, 2019.
Jennifer M. Wallace,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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