Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, 12756-12757 [2024-03370]

Download as PDF 12756 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 20, 2024 / Rules and Regulations Regulatory Text List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 531 Energy conservation, Gasoline, Imports, Motor vehicles. In consideration of the foregoing, 49 CFR part 531 is amended as follows: PART 531—PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS TABLE 19 TO § 531.5(e)(15)—AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARD— Continued Authority: 49 U.S.C. 32902, delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95. 2. Amend § 531.5 by: a. Removing from paragraph (a) the term ‘‘paragraph (f)’’ and adding in its place the term ‘‘paragraph (e)’’; ■ b. Revising paragraphs (e)(4) and (15); and ■ c. Adding paragraphs (e)(16) through (20). The revisions and additions read as follows: * Fuel economy standards. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 * 2016 2017 2018 2020 (Miles per gallon) ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... 11.5 12.1 12.2 12.2 11.3 11.3 11.4 19.0 18.6 19.2 19.1 19.2 20.1 19.7 19.8 20.2 21.4 22.9 22.4 22.6 24.9 24.9 24.9 * * * * (15) Spyker Automobielen B.V. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:07 Feb 16, 2024 18.9 Jkt 262001 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 (Miles per gallon) ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 Issued under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.95 and 49 CFR 501.4. Sophie Shulman, Deputy Administrator. [FR Doc. 2024–03119 Filed 2–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P TABLE 21 TO § 531.5(e)(17)— AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARD (Miles per gallon) 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... 16.7 16.7 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.9 16.9 (18) McLaren DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 230224–0053; RTID 0648– XD734] Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. AGENCY: TABLE 22 TO § 531.5(e)(18)— AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARD (Miles per gallon) Model year NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for the Pacific cod sideboard limit by non-exempt American Fisheries Act (AFA) catcher vessels in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual 2024 Pacific cod sideboard limit established for non-exempt AFA catcher vessels in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA. DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 15, 2024, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Zaleski, 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 SUMMARY: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... 23.2 24.0 23.8 22.9 23.2 24.3 23.3 22.5 22.5 21.5 24.6 25.7 (19) Mobility Ventures TABLE 23 TO § 531.5(e)(19)— AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARD (Miles per gallon) 2006 ...................................... 21.7 21.5 21.6 21.1 Model year (17) Koenigsegg TABLE 19 TO § 531.5(e)(15)— AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARD Model year ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... Model year TABLE 8 TO § 531.5(e)(4)—AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARD 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 (Miles per gallon) Model year * * * * (e) * * * (4) Aston Martin Lagonda Limited Model year 18.9 19.6 19.6 20.7 TABLE 20 TO § 531.5(e)(16)— AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARD ■ ■ § 531.5 ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... (16) Ferrari 1. The authority citation for part 531 is revised to read as follows: ■ TABLE 24 TO § 531.5(e)(20)— AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARD (Miles per gallon) Model year 2007 2008 2009 2010 (20) Pagani (Miles per gallon) Model year 2014 ...................................... 2015 ...................................... 2016 ...................................... PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 19.6 20.1 20.1 E:\FR\FM\20FER1.SGM 20FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 20, 2024 / Rules and Regulations ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 under authority of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens 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. Regulations governing sideboard protections for GOA groundfish fisheries appear at subpart B of 50 CFR part 680. The annual 2024 Pacific cod sideboard limit established for nonexempt AFA catcher vessels in the Central Regulatory Area is 708 metric tons (mt), as established by the final 2023 and 2024 harvest specifications for groundfish in the GOA (88 FR 13238, March 2, 2023). In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(iv), the Regional Administrator has determined that the annual 2024 Pacific cod sideboard limit established for nonexempt AFA catcher vessels in the Central Regulatory Area will soon be reached. Therefore, the Regional Administrator is establishing a directed fishing allowance of 0 mt and is setting aside the remaining 708 mt as bycatch VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:07 Feb 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 to support other anticipated groundfish fisheries. In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(iii) and (iv), the Regional Administrator finds that this sideboard directed fishing allowance has been reached. Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for the annual 2024 Pacific cod sideboard limit for non-exempt AFA catcher vessels in the Central 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. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 12757 NMFS from responding to the most recent fisheries data in a timely fashion and would delay the directed fishing closure of the annual 2024 Pacific cod sideboard limit for the non-exempt AFA catcher vessels in the Central 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 February 12, 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: February 14, 2024. Everett Wayne Baxter, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–03370 Filed 2–14–24; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\20FER1.SGM 20FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 12756-12757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03370]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 230224-0053; RTID 0648-XD734]


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod 
in the Central 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 the Pacific cod 
sideboard limit by non-exempt American Fisheries Act (AFA) catcher 
vessels in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). 
This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual 2024 Pacific 
cod sideboard limit established for non-exempt AFA catcher vessels in 
the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.

DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), February 15, 
2024, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Zaleski, 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

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under authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens 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. Regulations governing sideboard 
protections for GOA groundfish fisheries appear at subpart B of 50 CFR 
part 680.
    The annual 2024 Pacific cod sideboard limit established for non-
exempt AFA catcher vessels in the Central Regulatory Area is 708 metric 
tons (mt), as established by the final 2023 and 2024 harvest 
specifications for groundfish in the GOA (88 FR 13238, March 2, 2023).
    In accordance with Sec.  679.20(d)(1)(iv), the Regional 
Administrator has determined that the annual 2024 Pacific cod sideboard 
limit established for non-exempt AFA catcher vessels in the Central 
Regulatory Area will soon be reached. Therefore, the Regional 
Administrator is establishing a directed fishing allowance of 0 mt and 
is setting aside the remaining 708 mt as bycatch to support other 
anticipated groundfish fisheries. In accordance with Sec.  
679.20(d)(1)(iii) and (iv), the Regional Administrator finds that this 
sideboard directed fishing allowance has been reached. Consequently, 
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for the annual 2024 Pacific cod 
sideboard limit for non-exempt AFA catcher vessels in the Central 
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

    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 directed fishing closure 
of the annual 2024 Pacific cod sideboard limit for the non-exempt AFA 
catcher vessels in the Central 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 February 12, 
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: February 14, 2024.
Everett Wayne Baxter,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-03370 Filed 2-14-24; 4:15 pm]
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