Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, 2176-2177 [2024-00550]

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U.S.C. 14906 ........................ 14906 ........................ 14907 ........................ 14908(a)(2) ............... 14910 ........................ 49 U.S.C. 14915(a)(1)–(2) ......... 49 U.S.C. 14916(c)(1) ............... 2023— Penalty amount 2024— Adjusted penalty amount EP 716_8 (2023) EP 716_9 (2024) Civil monetary penalty description Minimum penalty for each violation of household good regulations, and for each day. Minimum penalty for each instance of transportation of household goods if broker provides estimate without carrier agreement. Minimum penalty for each instance of transportation of household goods without being registered. Minimum penalty for each violation of a transportation rule ................... Minimum penalty for each additional violation ........................................ Maximum penalty for undercharge or overcharge of tariff rate, for each violation. For first violation, rebates at less than the rate in effect ........................ For all subsequent violations ................................................................... Maximum penalty for first violation for undercharges by freight forwarders. Maximum penalty for subsequent violations ........................................... Maximum penalty for other first violations under § 13702 ...................... Maximum penalty for subsequent violations ........................................... Maximum penalty for each knowing violation of § 14103(a), and knowingly authorizing, consenting to, or permitting a violation of § 14103(a) or (b). Minimum penalty for first attempt to evade regulation ............................ Minimum amount for each subsequent attempt to evade regulation ..... Maximum penalty for recordkeeping/reporting violations ........................ Maximum penalty for violation of § 14908(a)(1) ...................................... When another civil penalty is not specified under this part, for each violation, for each day. Minimum penalty for holding a household goods shipment hostage, for each day. Maximum penalty for each knowing violation under § 14916(a) for unlawful brokerage activities. 1,881 1,942 18,826 19,436 47,061 48,586 3,765 9,413 188,257 3,887 9,718 194,359 376 472 942 388 487 973 3,765 942 3,765 18,826 3,887 973 3,887 19,436 2,577 6,441 9,413 3,765 942 2,661 6,650 9,718 3,887 973 14,960 15,445 12,883 13,301 9,413 942 187 187 1,881 9,718 973 193 193 1,942 Pipeline Carrier 49 49 49 49 49 U.S.C. U.S.C. U.S.C. U.S.C. U.S.C. 16101(a) ................... 16101(b)(1), (4) ........ 16101(b)(2), (4) ........ 16101(b)(3)–(4) ......... 16103(a) ................... Maximum penalty for violation of this part, for each day ........................ For each recordkeeping violation under § 15722, each day ................... For each inspection violation liable under § 15722, each day ................ For each reporting violation under § 15723, each day ........................... Maximum penalty for improper disclosure of information ....................... NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from vessels using jig gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters) length overall using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This action is necessary to allow the A season apportionment of the 2024 total allowable catch of Pacific cod to be harvested. SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2024–00592 Filed 1–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES [Docket No. 230306–0065; RTID 0648– XD642] Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; reallocation. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:08 Jan 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 Effective January 10, 2024, through 2400 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), December 31, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krista Milani, 907–581–2062. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) according to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (FMP) prepared by the North Pacific DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 A season apportionment of the 2024 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) specified for vessels using jig gear in the BSAI is 1,169 metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2023 and 2024 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (88 FR 14926, March 10, 2023) and inseason adjustment (88 FR 88836, December 26, 2023). The 2024 Pacific cod TAC allocated to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line or pot gear in the BSAI is 2,767 mt as established by final 2023 and 2024 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (88 FR 14926, March 10, 2023) and inseason E:\FR\FM\12JAR1.SGM 12JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 9 / Friday, January 12, 2024 / Rules and Regulations khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES adjustment (88 FR 88836, December 26, 2023). The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, (Regional Administrator) has determined that jig vessels will not be able to harvest 1,100 mt of the A season apportionment of the 2024 Pacific cod TAC allocated to those vessels under § 679.20(a)(7)(ii)(A)(1). Therefore, in accordance with § 679.20(a)(7)(iv)(C), NMFS apportions 1,100 mt of Pacific cod from the A season jig gear apportionment to the annual amount specified for catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear. The harvest specifications for 2024 Pacific cod included in final 2023 and 2024 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (88 FR 14926, March 10, 2023) and inseason adjustment (88 FR 88836, December 26, 2023) are revised as follows: 69 mt to VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:08 Jan 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 the A season apportionment and 848 mt to the annual amount for vessels using jig gear, and 3,867 mt to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear. Classification NMFS issues this action pursuant to section 305(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. This action is required by 50 CFR part 679, which was issued pursuant to section 304(b), and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(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, as it would prevent NMFS from responding to the most recent fisheries data in a timely fashion and would delay the reallocation of Pacific cod specified from jig vessels to PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 2177 catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of January 8, 2024. The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA 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. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: January 9, 2024. Everett Wayne Baxter, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–00550 Filed 1–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\12JAR1.SGM 12JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 9 (Friday, January 12, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2176-2177]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00550]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 230306-0065; RTID 0648-XD642]


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Reallocation 
of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

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

ACTION: Temporary rule; reallocation.

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SUMMARY: NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific 
cod from vessels using jig gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet 
(18.3 meters) length overall using hook-and-line or pot gear in the 
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This action is 
necessary to allow the A season apportionment of the 2024 total 
allowable catch of Pacific cod to be harvested.

DATES: Effective January 10, 2024, through 2400 hours, Alaska local 
time (A.l.t.), December 31, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krista Milani, 907-581-2062.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the 
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) according to the Fishery 
Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
Management Area (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 A season apportionment of the 2024 Pacific cod total allowable 
catch (TAC) specified for vessels using jig gear in the BSAI is 1,169 
metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2023 and 2024 harvest 
specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (88 FR 14926, March 10, 2023) 
and inseason adjustment (88 FR 88836, December 26, 2023).
    The 2024 Pacific cod TAC allocated to catcher vessels less than 60 
feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line or pot 
gear in the BSAI is 2,767 mt as established by final 2023 and 2024 
harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (88 FR 14926, March 
10, 2023) and inseason

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adjustment (88 FR 88836, December 26, 2023).
    The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, (Regional Administrator) 
has determined that jig vessels will not be able to harvest 1,100 mt of 
the A season apportionment of the 2024 Pacific cod TAC allocated to 
those vessels under Sec.  679.20(a)(7)(ii)(A)(1). Therefore, in 
accordance with Sec.  679.20(a)(7)(iv)(C), NMFS apportions 1,100 mt of 
Pacific cod from the A season jig gear apportionment to the annual 
amount specified for catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA 
using hook-and-line or pot gear.
    The harvest specifications for 2024 Pacific cod included in final 
2023 and 2024 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (88 FR 
14926, March 10, 2023) and inseason adjustment (88 FR 88836, December 
26, 2023) are revised as follows: 69 mt to the A season apportionment 
and 848 mt to the annual amount for vessels using jig gear, and 3,867 
mt to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA using hook-and-
line or pot gear.

Classification

    NMFS issues this action pursuant to section 305(d) of the Magnuson-
Stevens Act. This action is required by 50 CFR part 679, which was 
issued pursuant to section 304(b), and is exempt from review under 
Executive Order 12866.
    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(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, 
as it would prevent NMFS from responding to the most recent fisheries 
data in a timely fashion and would delay the reallocation of Pacific 
cod specified from jig vessels to catcher vessels less than 60 feet 
(18.3 m) LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear. NMFS was unable to 
publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most 
recent, relevant data only became available as of January 8, 2024.
    The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA 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.

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

    Dated: January 9, 2024.
Everett Wayne Baxter,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-00550 Filed 1-10-24; 8:45 am]
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