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Fisheries Off West Coast States;
Modification of the West Coast Salmon
Fisheries; Inseason Actions #11–#16
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Inseason modification of 2023
management measures.
AGENCY:
NMFS announces six
inseason actions for the 2023–2024
ocean salmon fishing season. These
inseason actions modify the commercial
and recreational salmon fisheries in the
area from the U.S./Canada border to the
U.S./Mexico border.
DATES: The effective date for these
inseason actions are set out in this
document under the heading ‘‘Inseason
Actions’’ and the actions remain in
effect until superseded or modified.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shannon Penna, 562–980–4239,
Shannon.Penna@noaa.gov.
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The annual management measures for
the 2023 and early 2024 ocean salmon
fisheries (88 FR 30235, May 11, 2023)
govern the commercial and recreational
fisheries in the area from the U.S./
Canada border to the U.S./Mexico
border, effective from 0001 hours Pacific
Daylight Time (PDT), May 16, 2023,
until the effective date of the 2024
management measures, as published in
the Federal Register. NMFS is
authorized to implement inseason
management actions to modify fishing
seasons and quotas as necessary to
provide fishing opportunity while
meeting management objectives for the
affected species (50 CFR 660.409).
Inseason actions in the salmon fishery
may be taken directly by NMFS (50 CFR
660.409(a)—Fixed inseason
management provisions) or upon
consultation with the Chairman of the
Pacific Fishery Management Council
(Council), and the appropriate State
Directors (50 CFR 660.409(b)—Flexible
inseason management provisions).
Management of the salmon fisheries is
divided into two geographic areas: north
of Cape Falcon (NOF) (U.S./Canada
border to Cape Falcon, OR), and south
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of Cape Falcon (SOF) (Cape Falcon, OR,
to the U.S./Mexico border). The actions
described in this document affect the
NOF and SOF commercial salmon troll
fisheries, as set out under the heading
‘‘Inseason Actions’’ below.
Consultation with the Council
Chairperson on these inseason actions
occurred on June 21, 2023, June 24,
2023, June 30, 2023, July 6, 2023, and
July 11, 2023. These consultations
included representatives from NMFS,
Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife, Oregon Department of Fish
and Wildlife, and California Department
of Fish and Wildlife. Representatives
from the Salmon Advisory Subpanel
and Salmon Technical Team were also
present. A Council representative was
present on June 21, 2023, June 24, 2023,
and July 6, 2023.
These inseason actions were
announced on NMFS’ telephone hotline
and U.S. Coast Guard radio broadcast on
the date of the consultations (50 CFR
660.411(a)(2)).
Inseason Actions
Inseason Action #11
Description of the action: Inseason
action #11 modifies the NOF ocean
salmon troll commercial fishery. The
area between the U.S./Canada border
and Cape Falcon is closed.
Effective dates: Inseason action #11
took effect on June 21, 2023, at 11:59
p.m. and remains in effect until June 30,
2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Reason and authorization for the
action: Inseason action #11 was
necessary to avoid exceeding the area of
NOF quota for Chinook salmon. The
NMFS West Coast Regional
Administrator (RA) considered the 2023
abundance forecasts for Chinook salmon
stocks, the timing of the action relative
to the length of the season, and
determined that this inseason action is
necessary to meet management and
conservations goals for the 2023–2024
management measures. This inseason
action modified quotas and/or fishing
seasons under 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
Inseason Action #12
Description of the action: Inseason
action #12 modifies the NOF ocean
salmon troll commercial fishery in the
area between the U.S./Canada border
and Cape Falcon. The landing and
possession limit is 11 Chinook salmon
per vessel for the period June 24, 2023,
through June 29, 2023.
Effective dates: Inseason action #12
took effect on June 24, 2023, at 12:01
a.m., and remains in effect until June 29,
2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Reason and authorization for the
action: The total Chinook salmon
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landings in the area from the U.S./
Canada border to Cape Falcon are
estimated to be 25,148 Chinook salmon
out of the May–June 2023 quota of
26,000 Chinook salmon leaving a
remainder of 248 Chinook salmon
quota. Inseason action was necessary to
allow opportunity to catch the
remainder of the Chinook salmon quota,
while limiting catch to ensure that the
quota is not exceeded.
The RA considered the 2023
abundance forecasts for Chinook salmon
stocks, the timing of the action relative
to the length of the season, and
determined that this inseason action is
necessary to meet management and
conservations goals for the 2023–2024
management measures. This inseason
action modified quotas and/or fishing
seasons under 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
2023, if quota remains and is announced
on the NMFS telephone hotline for
salmon fisheries. The remaining
available incidental Pacific halibut
quota for the commercial salmon troll
fishery is 12,674 pounds (5748.8 kg;
head off), as of June 29, 2023, leaving
75.5 percent of the quota unharvested.
The RA considered the landed catch
of Pacific halibut to date and the
amount of quota remaining, and
determined that this inseason action
was necessary to meet management and
conservations goals for the 2023–2024
management measures for catch sharing
of halibut. Inseason modification of the
species that may be caught and landed
during specific seasons is authorized by
50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(ii).
Inseason Action #13
Description of the action: Inseason
action #13 modifies the NOF ocean
salmon troll commercial fishery in the
area between the U.S./Canada border
and Cape Falcon. The landing and
possession limit was increased from 11
Chinook salmon per vessel per landing
week to 50 Chinook salmon per vessel
per landing week (Thursday–
Wednesday).
Effective dates: Inseason action #13
took effect on July 1, 2023 at 12:01 a.m.,
and remains in effect until superseded.
Reason and authorization for the
action: Inseason action #13 was
necessary to preserve the season length
and allow access to the Chinook and
coho salmon quota.
The RA considered the 2023
abundance forecasts for Chinook salmon
stocks, the timing of the action relative
to the length of the season, and
determined that this inseason action is
necessary to meet management and
conservations goals for the 2023–2024
management measures. This inseason
action modified quotas and/or fishing
seasons under 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
Description of the action: Inseason
action #15 modifies the recreational
fishery between the U.S./Canada border
and the Queets River (Neah Bay and La
Push subareas), daily limit of two
salmon per day.
Effective date: Inseason action #15
took effect on July 8, 2023, at 12:01 a.m.,
and remains in effect until September
30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Reason and authorization for the
action: In the area from the U.S./Canada
border to the Queets River (Neah Bay
and La Push subareas), the catch limit
was adjusted from two salmon per day,
of which only one may be a Chinook
salmon, to two salmon per day with no
separate limit on the number of Chinook
salmon per day. Inseason action #15
was necessary to allow for an increase
in Chinook salmon retention and
provide greater fishing opportunity for
the public to access the available
Chinook salmon quota.
The RA considered the 2023
abundance forecasts for Chinook salmon
stocks, and the timing of the action
relative to the length of the season, as
well as the catch to date, and
determined that this inseason action is
necessary to meet management and
conservations goals for the 2023–2024
management measures. Inseason action
to modify bag limits is authorized under
50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(iii).
Inseason Action #14
Description of the action: Retention of
halibut caught incidental to the
commercial salmon troll fishery (U.S./
Canada border to the U.S./Mexico
border) is extended past June 30, 2023,
and remains in effect until superseded.
Effective dates: Inseason action #14
took effect on July 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m.
and remains in effect until superseded.
Reason and authorization for the
action: The 2023 salmon management
measures (88 FR 30235, May 11, 2023)
authorize the retention of Pacific halibut
caught incidental to the commercial
salmon troll fishery in 2023 during
April, May, and June, and after June 30,
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Inseason Action #15
Inseason Action #16
Description of the action: Inseason
action #16 modifies the NOF ocean
salmon troll commercial fishery in the
area between the U.S./Canada border
and Cape Falcon. The landing and
possession limit is decreased from 50
Chinook salmon per vessel per landing
week to 35 Chinook salmon per vessel
per landing week (Thursday–
Wednesday).
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Effective date: Inseason action #16
took effect on July 13, 2023, at 12:01
a.m., and remains in effect until
September 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Reason and authorization for the
action: Inseason action #16 was
necessary to slow the rate of Chinook
salmon catch in order to preserve the
length of the salmon fishing season by
setting a lower landing and possession
limit. The RA considered the 2023
abundance forecasts for Chinook salmon
stocks, the timing of the action relative
to the length of the season, and
determined that this inseason action is
necessary to meet management and
conservations goals for the 2023–2024
management measures. This inseason
action modified quotas and/or fishing
seasons under 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
All other restrictions and regulations
remain in effect as announced for the
2023 ocean salmon fisheries (88 FR
30235, May 11, 2023; 88 FR 44737, July
13, 2023).
The RA determined that these
inseason actions were warranted based
on the best available information on
Pacific salmon abundance forecasts,
landings and effort patterns to date,
anticipated fishery effort and projected
catch, and the other factors and
considerations set forth in 50 CFR
660.409. The states and tribes manage
the fisheries in state waters adjacent to
the areas of the U.S. exclusive economic
zone (3–200 nautical miles; 5.6–370.4
kilometers) off the coasts of the States of
Washington, Oregon, and California
consistent with these Federal actions.
As provided by the inseason notice
procedures at 50 CFR 660.411, actual
notice of the described regulatory
actions was given, prior to the time the
actions became effective, by telephone
hotline numbers 206–526–6667 and
800–662–9825, and by U.S. Coast Guard
Notice to Mariners broadcasts on
Channel 16 VHF–FM and 2182 kHz.
Classification
NMFS issues these actions pursuant
to section 305(d) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (MSA). These actions
are authorized by 50 CFR 660.409,
which was issued pursuant to section
304(b) of the MSA, and is exempt from
review under Executive Order 12866.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B),
there is good cause to waive prior notice
and an opportunity for public comment
on this action, as notice and comment
would be impracticable and contrary to
the public interest. Prior notice and
opportunity for public comment on this
action was impracticable because NMFS
had insufficient time to provide for
prior notice and the opportunity for
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public comment between the time
Chinook and coho salmon abundance,
catch, and effort information were
developed and fisheries impacts were
calculated, and the time the fishery
modifications had to be implemented in
order to ensure that fisheries are
managed based on the best scientific
information available. As previously
noted, actual notice of the regulatory
action was provided to fishers through
telephone hotlines and radio
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notifications. These actions comply
with the requirements of the annual
management measures for ocean salmon
fisheries (88 FR 30235, May 11, 2023),
the Pacific Salmon Fishery Management
Plan (FMP), and regulations
implementing the FMP under 50 CFR
660.409 and 660.411.
There is good cause under 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3) to waive the 30-day delay in
effective date, as a delay in effectiveness
of this action would allow fishing at
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levels inconsistent with the goals of the
FMP and the current management
measures.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: July 28, 2023.
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 660
[Docket No. 230508-0124; RTID 0648-XD128]
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modification of the West Coast
Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Actions #11-#16
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Inseason modification of 2023 management measures.
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SUMMARY: NMFS announces six inseason actions for the 2023-2024 ocean
salmon fishing season. These inseason actions modify the commercial and
recreational salmon fisheries in the area from the U.S./Canada border
to the U.S./Mexico border.
DATES: The effective date for these inseason actions are set out in
this document under the heading ``Inseason Actions'' and the actions
remain in effect until superseded or modified.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shannon Penna, 562-980-4239,
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The annual management measures for the 2023 and early 2024 ocean
salmon fisheries (88 FR 30235, May 11, 2023) govern the commercial and
recreational fisheries in the area from the U.S./Canada border to the
U.S./Mexico border, effective from 0001 hours Pacific Daylight Time
(PDT), May 16, 2023, until the effective date of the 2024 management
measures, as published in the Federal Register. NMFS is authorized to
implement inseason management actions to modify fishing seasons and
quotas as necessary to provide fishing opportunity while meeting
management objectives for the affected species (50 CFR 660.409).
Inseason actions in the salmon fishery may be taken directly by NMFS
(50 CFR 660.409(a)--Fixed inseason management provisions) or upon
consultation with the Chairman of the Pacific Fishery Management
Council (Council), and the appropriate State Directors (50 CFR
660.409(b)--Flexible inseason management provisions).
Management of the salmon fisheries is divided into two geographic
areas: north of Cape Falcon (NOF) (U.S./Canada border to Cape Falcon,
OR), and south of Cape Falcon (SOF) (Cape Falcon, OR, to the U.S./
Mexico border). The actions described in this document affect the NOF
and SOF commercial salmon troll fisheries, as set out under the heading
``Inseason Actions'' below.
Consultation with the Council Chairperson on these inseason actions
occurred on June 21, 2023, June 24, 2023, June 30, 2023, July 6, 2023,
and July 11, 2023. These consultations included representatives from
NMFS, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Department of
Fish and Wildlife, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Representatives from the Salmon Advisory Subpanel and Salmon Technical
Team were also present. A Council representative was present on June
21, 2023, June 24, 2023, and July 6, 2023.
These inseason actions were announced on NMFS' telephone hotline
and U.S. Coast Guard radio broadcast on the date of the consultations
(50 CFR 660.411(a)(2)).
Inseason Actions
Inseason Action #11
Description of the action: Inseason action #11 modifies the NOF
ocean salmon troll commercial fishery. The area between the U.S./Canada
border and Cape Falcon is closed.
Effective dates: Inseason action #11 took effect on June 21, 2023,
at 11:59 p.m. and remains in effect until June 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Reason and authorization for the action: Inseason action #11 was
necessary to avoid exceeding the area of NOF quota for Chinook salmon.
The NMFS West Coast Regional Administrator (RA) considered the 2023
abundance forecasts for Chinook salmon stocks, the timing of the action
relative to the length of the season, and determined that this inseason
action is necessary to meet management and conservations goals for the
2023-2024 management measures. This inseason action modified quotas
and/or fishing seasons under 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
Inseason Action #12
Description of the action: Inseason action #12 modifies the NOF
ocean salmon troll commercial fishery in the area between the U.S./
Canada border and Cape Falcon. The landing and possession limit is 11
Chinook salmon per vessel for the period June 24, 2023, through June
29, 2023.
Effective dates: Inseason action #12 took effect on June 24, 2023,
at 12:01 a.m., and remains in effect until June 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Reason and authorization for the action: The total Chinook salmon
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landings in the area from the U.S./Canada border to Cape Falcon are
estimated to be 25,148 Chinook salmon out of the May-June 2023 quota of
26,000 Chinook salmon leaving a remainder of 248 Chinook salmon quota.
Inseason action was necessary to allow opportunity to catch the
remainder of the Chinook salmon quota, while limiting catch to ensure
that the quota is not exceeded.
The RA considered the 2023 abundance forecasts for Chinook salmon
stocks, the timing of the action relative to the length of the season,
and determined that this inseason action is necessary to meet
management and conservations goals for the 2023-2024 management
measures. This inseason action modified quotas and/or fishing seasons
under 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
Inseason Action #13
Description of the action: Inseason action #13 modifies the NOF
ocean salmon troll commercial fishery in the area between the U.S./
Canada border and Cape Falcon. The landing and possession limit was
increased from 11 Chinook salmon per vessel per landing week to 50
Chinook salmon per vessel per landing week (Thursday-Wednesday).
Effective dates: Inseason action #13 took effect on July 1, 2023 at
12:01 a.m., and remains in effect until superseded.
Reason and authorization for the action: Inseason action #13 was
necessary to preserve the season length and allow access to the Chinook
and coho salmon quota.
The RA considered the 2023 abundance forecasts for Chinook salmon
stocks, the timing of the action relative to the length of the season,
and determined that this inseason action is necessary to meet
management and conservations goals for the 2023-2024 management
measures. This inseason action modified quotas and/or fishing seasons
under 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
Inseason Action #14
Description of the action: Retention of halibut caught incidental
to the commercial salmon troll fishery (U.S./Canada border to the U.S./
Mexico border) is extended past June 30, 2023, and remains in effect
until superseded.
Effective dates: Inseason action #14 took effect on July 1, 2023,
at 12:01 a.m. and remains in effect until superseded.
Reason and authorization for the action: The 2023 salmon management
measures (88 FR 30235, May 11, 2023) authorize the retention of Pacific
halibut caught incidental to the commercial salmon troll fishery in
2023 during April, May, and June, and after June 30, 2023, if quota
remains and is announced on the NMFS telephone hotline for salmon
fisheries. The remaining available incidental Pacific halibut quota for
the commercial salmon troll fishery is 12,674 pounds (5748.8 kg; head
off), as of June 29, 2023, leaving 75.5 percent of the quota
unharvested.
The RA considered the landed catch of Pacific halibut to date and
the amount of quota remaining, and determined that this inseason action
was necessary to meet management and conservations goals for the 2023-
2024 management measures for catch sharing of halibut. Inseason
modification of the species that may be caught and landed during
specific seasons is authorized by 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(ii).
Inseason Action #15
Description of the action: Inseason action #15 modifies the
recreational fishery between the U.S./Canada border and the Queets
River (Neah Bay and La Push subareas), daily limit of two salmon per
day.
Effective date: Inseason action #15 took effect on July 8, 2023, at
12:01 a.m., and remains in effect until September 30, 2023, at 11:59
p.m.
Reason and authorization for the action: In the area from the U.S./
Canada border to the Queets River (Neah Bay and La Push subareas), the
catch limit was adjusted from two salmon per day, of which only one may
be a Chinook salmon, to two salmon per day with no separate limit on
the number of Chinook salmon per day. Inseason action #15 was necessary
to allow for an increase in Chinook salmon retention and provide
greater fishing opportunity for the public to access the available
Chinook salmon quota.
The RA considered the 2023 abundance forecasts for Chinook salmon
stocks, and the timing of the action relative to the length of the
season, as well as the catch to date, and determined that this inseason
action is necessary to meet management and conservations goals for the
2023-2024 management measures. Inseason action to modify bag limits is
authorized under 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(iii).
Inseason Action #16
Description of the action: Inseason action #16 modifies the NOF
ocean salmon troll commercial fishery in the area between the U.S./
Canada border and Cape Falcon. The landing and possession limit is
decreased from 50 Chinook salmon per vessel per landing week to 35
Chinook salmon per vessel per landing week (Thursday-Wednesday).
Effective date: Inseason action #16 took effect on July 13, 2023,
at 12:01 a.m., and remains in effect until September 30, 2023, at 11:59
p.m.
Reason and authorization for the action: Inseason action #16 was
necessary to slow the rate of Chinook salmon catch in order to preserve
the length of the salmon fishing season by setting a lower landing and
possession limit. The RA considered the 2023 abundance forecasts for
Chinook salmon stocks, the timing of the action relative to the length
of the season, and determined that this inseason action is necessary to
meet management and conservations goals for the 2023-2024 management
measures. This inseason action modified quotas and/or fishing seasons
under 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
All other restrictions and regulations remain in effect as
announced for the 2023 ocean salmon fisheries (88 FR 30235, May 11,
2023; 88 FR 44737, July 13, 2023).
The RA determined that these inseason actions were warranted based
on the best available information on Pacific salmon abundance
forecasts, landings and effort patterns to date, anticipated fishery
effort and projected catch, and the other factors and considerations
set forth in 50 CFR 660.409. The states and tribes manage the fisheries
in state waters adjacent to the areas of the U.S. exclusive economic
zone (3-200 nautical miles; 5.6-370.4 kilometers) off the coasts of the
States of Washington, Oregon, and California consistent with these
Federal actions. As provided by the inseason notice procedures at 50
CFR 660.411, actual notice of the described regulatory actions was
given, prior to the time the actions became effective, by telephone
hotline numbers 206-526-6667 and 800-662-9825, and by U.S. Coast Guard
Notice to Mariners broadcasts on Channel 16 VHF-FM and 2182 kHz.
Classification
NMFS issues these actions pursuant to section 305(d) of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). These
actions are authorized by 50 CFR 660.409, which was issued pursuant to
section 304(b) of the MSA, and is exempt from review under Executive
Order 12866.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), there is good cause to waive
prior notice and an opportunity for public comment on this action, as
notice and comment would be impracticable and contrary to the public
interest. Prior notice and opportunity for public comment on this
action was impracticable because NMFS had insufficient time to provide
for prior notice and the opportunity for
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public comment between the time Chinook and coho salmon abundance,
catch, and effort information were developed and fisheries impacts were
calculated, and the time the fishery modifications had to be
implemented in order to ensure that fisheries are managed based on the
best scientific information available. As previously noted, actual
notice of the regulatory action was provided to fishers through
telephone hotlines and radio notifications. These actions comply with
the requirements of the annual management measures for ocean salmon
fisheries (88 FR 30235, May 11, 2023), the Pacific Salmon Fishery
Management Plan (FMP), and regulations implementing the FMP under 50
CFR 660.409 and 660.411.
There is good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the 30-day
delay in effective date, as a delay in effectiveness of this action
would allow fishing at levels inconsistent with the goals of the FMP
and the current management measures.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: July 28, 2023.
Jennifer M. Wallace,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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