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commercial and recreational ocean
salmon fisheries from Pigeon Point to
the U.S./Mexico border (Monterey).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 660
[Docket No. 240621–0173]
RIN 0648–BM47
Fisheries Off West Coast States; West
Coast Salmon Fisheries; 2024
Specifications and Management
Measures; Correction
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule; correcting
amendment.
AGENCY:
NMFS established fishery
management measures for the ocean
salmon fisheries off Washington,
Oregon, and California for the season
beginning May 16, 2024, and
anticipated to end May 15, 2025 (the
2024 ocean salmon fishing season),
under the authority of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (MSA). The final rule,
published in the Federal Register on
May 21, 2024, included errors in the
management measures for the
recreational and commercial ocean
salmon fisheries in the area from the
California/Oregon border to the U.S./
Mexico border. This action corrects
those errors by adding the language that
was omitted from the May 21, 2024 rule.
DATES: Effective June 26, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shannon Penna at 562–980–4239.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The final
rule published May 21, 2024 (89 FR
44553), describes annual management
measures for managing the harvest of
salmon in federal waters. This
correcting amendment corrects errors in
the May 21, 2024 rule, by adding
management measures for the
recreational and commercial ocean
salmon fisheries in the area from the
Oregon/California border to the U.S./
Mexico border. Specifically, the
corrections are needed for the
commercial ocean salmon fisheries from
the Oregon/California border to
Humboldt South Jetty (California
Klamath Management Zone (KMZ)),
recreational ocean salmon fisheries from
the Oregon/California border to Latitude
40°10′ N, commercial and recreational
ocean salmon fisheries from Latitude
40°10′ N to Point Arena (Fort Bragg),
commercial and recreational ocean
salmon fisheries from Point Arena to
Pigeon Point (San Francisco), and
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Need for Correction
The 2024 salmon management
measures (89 FR 44553, May 21, 2024),
section 1, part A describes the
commercial ocean salmon fisheries in
the area from the Oregon/California
border to the U.S./Mexico border.
Section 2, part A describes the
recreational ocean salmon fisheries in
the area from the Oregon/California
border to the U.S./Mexico border. The
May 21, 2024 rule omitted certain
management measures for commercial
and recreational salmon fisheries off the
coast of California, including Chinook
salmon size limits.
Classification
NMFS is issuing this rule pursuant to
305(d) of the MSA In a previous action
taken pursuant to section 304(b), NMFS
approved a Fishery Management Plan
(FMP) that authorizes the agency to take
this action pursuant to MSA section
305(d). See 50 CFR 660.408. These
regulations are being promulgated under
the authority of 16 U.S.C. 1855(d) and
16 U.S.C. 773(c). The NOAA Assistant
Administrator for Fisheries (AA) has
determined that this final rule is
consistent with the Pacific Coast
Salmon FMP and other applicable law.
The AA finds good cause under 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to waive the
requirement for prior notice and
opportunity for additional public
comment for this action as notice and
comment would be unnecessary and
contrary to the public interest because
this action simply corrects an error in
the final rule. This correction does not
affect the results of analyses conducted
to support management decisions in the
salmon fishery nor change the total
catch of salmon. In addition, it is
important that the errors be corrected as
quickly as possible. The correction
seeks to eliminate confusion on the part
of the public that could prevent the
prosecution of fisheries. Moreover,
significant public participation took
place in the process of developing the
management measures through a
process that involved state and Tribal
governments and the Pacific Fishery
Management Council. No aspect of this
action is controversial and no change in
operating practices in the fishery is
required. For the same reasons,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d), the AA
finds good cause to waive the 30-day
delay in effective date.
Because prior notice and opportunity
for public comment are not required for
this rule by 5 U.S.C. 553, or any other
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law, the analytical requirements of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601
et seq., are inapplicable.
This final rule is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 773–773k; 1801 et
seq.
Correction
In FR Doc. 2024–11046 appearing on
page 44553, in the Federal Register of
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the following
correction is made:
On page 44559, in the second column,
the description of the commercial ocean
salmon troll fishery in the area from the
Oregon/California border to the U.S./
Mexico border is corrected to read as
follows:
—Oregon/California border to Humboldt
South Jetty (California KMZ)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season will open May 1
through the earlier of May 31, or a 3,000
Chinook salmon quota. Chinook salmon
minimum size limit of 27 inches (68.5
cm) total length. Landing and
possession limit of 25 Chinook salmon
per vessel per week. Open 5 days per
week (Friday—Tuesday). All salmon
except coho salmon. Any remaining
portion of Chinook salmon quotas may
be transferred inseason on an impact
neutral basis to the next open quota
period. All fish caught in this area must
be landed within the area, within 24
hours of any closure of the fishery and
prior to fishing outside the area.
Electronic Fish Tickets must be
submitted within 24 hours of landing.
Klamath Control Zone closed. See
California State regulations for an
additional closure adjacent to the Smith
River.
On page 44559, in the third column,
the description of the commercial ocean
salmon troll fishery in the area from the
Oregon/California border to the U.S./
Mexico border is corrected to read as
follows:
—Latitude 40°10′ N to Point Arena (Fort
Bragg)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens April 16 for
all salmon except coho salmon. Chinook
salmon minimum size limit of 27 inches
(68.5 cm) total length. Gear restrictions
same as in 2022. Harvest guidelines and
vessel-based landing and possession
limits may be considered inseason.
Inseason action to close fisheries,
modify season dates, or modify vesselbased landing and possession limits
may be considered when total
commercial harvest in this management
area is approaching its harvest
guideline. Electronic Fish Tickets must
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be submitted within 24 hours of
landing.
—Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San
Francisco)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens May 1 for
all salmon except coho salmon. Chinook
salmon minimum size limit of 27 inches
(68.5 cm) total length). Gear restrictions
same as in 2022. Harvest guidelines and
vessel-based landing and possession
limits may be considered inseason.
Inseason action to close fisheries,
modify season dates, or modify vesselbased landing and possession limits
may be considered when total
commercial harvest in this management
area is approaching its harvest
guideline. Electronic Fish Tickets must
be submitted within 24 hours of
landing.
—Pigeon Point to the U.S./Mexico
border (Monterey)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens May 1 for
all salmon except coho salmon. Chinook
salmon minimum size limit of 27 inches
(68.5 cm) total length. Gear restrictions
same as in 2022. Harvest guidelines and
vessel-based landing and possession
limits may be considered inseason.
Inseason action to close fisheries,
modify season dates, or modify vesselbased landing and possession limits
may be considered when total
commercial harvest in this management
area is approaching its harvest
guideline. Electronic Fish Tickets must
be submitted within 24 hours of
landing.
On page 44562, in the third column,
the description of the recreational ocean
salmon fishery in the area from the
Oregon/California border to the U.S./
Mexico border is correct to read as
follows:
—Oregon/California border to latitude
40°10′ N (California KMZ)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens April 5 for
all salmon except coho salmon, two
salmon per day. Chinook salmon
minimum size limit of 20 inches (50.8
cm) total length. Gear restrictions same
as in 2022. Harvest guidelines and bag
limits may be considered inseason.
Inseason action to close fisheries,
modify season dates, or modify the bag
limit may be considered when total
sport harvest is approaching a harvest
guideline.
—Latitude 40°10′ N to Point Arena (Fort
Bragg)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens April 5 for
all salmon except coho salmon, two
salmon per day. Chinook salmon
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minimum size limit of 20 inches (50.8
cm) total length. Gear restrictions same
as in 2022. Harvest guidelines and bag
limits may be considered inseason.
Inseason action to close fisheries,
modify season dates, or modify the bag
limit may be considered when total
sport harvest is approaching a harvest
guideline.
—Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San
Francisco)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens April 5 for
all salmon except coho salmon, two
salmon per day. Chinook salmon
minimum size limit of 24 inches (61.0
cm) total length. Gear restrictions same
as in 2022. Harvest guidelines and bag
limits may be considered inseason.
Inseason action to close fisheries,
modify season dates, or modify the bag
limit may be considered when total
sport harvest is approaching a harvest
guideline.
—Pigeon Point to U.S./Mexico border
(Monterey)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens April 5 for
all salmon except coho salmon, two
salmon per day. Chinook salmon
minimum size limit of 24 inches (61.0
cm) total length. Gear restrictions same
as in 2022. Harvest guidelines and bag
limits may be considered inseason.
Inseason action to close fisheries,
modify season dates, or modify the bag
limit may be considered when total
sport harvest is approaching a harvest
guideline.
Dated: June 21, 2024.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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Administration
50 CFR Part 660
[Docket No. 230508–0124; RTID 0648–
XD952]
Fisheries Off West Coast States;
Modification of the West Coast Salmon
Fisheries; Inseason Actions #32
Through #35
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
AGENCY:
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Inseason modification of 2023–
2024 management measures.
ACTION:
NMFS announces four
inseason actions for the 2024 portion of
the 2023–2024 ocean salmon fisheries.
These inseason actions modify the
recreational and commercial salmon
fisheries in the area from the United
States/Canada border to the United
States/Mexico border.
DATES: The effective dates 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
The annual management measures for
the 2023–2024 ocean salmon fisheries
(88 FR 30235, May 11, 2023) govern the
commercial and recreational fisheries in
the area from the United States/Canada
border to the United States/Mexico
border, effective from 0001 hours Pacific
Daylight Time (PDT), May 16, 2023,
until the effective date of the 2024–2025
management measures, as published in
the Federal Register. These measures
include early season fisheries in March
through mid-May of 2024 that may be
adjusted through inseason action when
abundance forecasts for 2024 salmon
returns become available. NMFS is
authorized to implement inseason
management actions to modify fishing
seasons, catch limits, 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) (United States/
Canada border to Cape Falcon, OR), and
south of Cape Falcon (SOF) (Cape
Falcon, OR, to the United States/Mexico
border). The actions described in this
document affect the SOF and NOF
commercial and recreational fisheries,
as set out under the heading Inseason
Actions below.
Consultation with the Council
Chairman on these inseason actions
occurred on March 10, 2024, and April
23, 2024. These consultations included
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 660
[Docket No. 240621-0173]
RIN 0648-BM47
Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries;
2024 Specifications and Management Measures; Correction
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule; correcting amendment.
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SUMMARY: NMFS established fishery management measures for the ocean
salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California for the season
beginning May 16, 2024, and anticipated to end May 15, 2025 (the 2024
ocean salmon fishing season), under the authority of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The final rule,
published in the Federal Register on May 21, 2024, included errors in
the management measures for the recreational and commercial ocean
salmon fisheries in the area from the California/Oregon border to the
U.S./Mexico border. This action corrects those errors by adding the
language that was omitted from the May 21, 2024 rule.
DATES: Effective June 26, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shannon Penna at 562-980-4239.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The final rule published May 21, 2024 (89 FR
44553), describes annual management measures for managing the harvest
of salmon in federal waters. This correcting amendment corrects errors
in the May 21, 2024 rule, by adding management measures for the
recreational and commercial ocean salmon fisheries in the area from the
Oregon/California border to the U.S./Mexico border. Specifically, the
corrections are needed for the commercial ocean salmon fisheries from
the Oregon/California border to Humboldt South Jetty (California
Klamath Management Zone (KMZ)), recreational ocean salmon fisheries
from the Oregon/California border to Latitude 40[deg]10' N, commercial
and recreational ocean salmon fisheries from Latitude 40[deg]10' N to
Point Arena (Fort Bragg), commercial and recreational ocean salmon
fisheries from Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San Francisco), and
commercial and recreational ocean salmon fisheries from Pigeon Point to
the U.S./Mexico border (Monterey).
Need for Correction
The 2024 salmon management measures (89 FR 44553, May 21, 2024),
section 1, part A describes the commercial ocean salmon fisheries in
the area from the Oregon/California border to the U.S./Mexico border.
Section 2, part A describes the recreational ocean salmon fisheries in
the area from the Oregon/California border to the U.S./Mexico border.
The May 21, 2024 rule omitted certain management measures for
commercial and recreational salmon fisheries off the coast of
California, including Chinook salmon size limits.
Classification
NMFS is issuing this rule pursuant to 305(d) of the MSA In a
previous action taken pursuant to section 304(b), NMFS approved a
Fishery Management Plan (FMP) that authorizes the agency to take this
action pursuant to MSA section 305(d). See 50 CFR 660.408. These
regulations are being promulgated under the authority of 16 U.S.C.
1855(d) and 16 U.S.C. 773(c). The NOAA Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries (AA) has determined that this final rule is consistent with
the Pacific Coast Salmon FMP and other applicable law.
The AA finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to waive the
requirement for prior notice and opportunity for additional public
comment for this action as notice and comment would be unnecessary and
contrary to the public interest because this action simply corrects an
error in the final rule. This correction does not affect the results of
analyses conducted to support management decisions in the salmon
fishery nor change the total catch of salmon. In addition, it is
important that the errors be corrected as quickly as possible. The
correction seeks to eliminate confusion on the part of the public that
could prevent the prosecution of fisheries. Moreover, significant
public participation took place in the process of developing the
management measures through a process that involved state and Tribal
governments and the Pacific Fishery Management Council. No aspect of
this action is controversial and no change in operating practices in
the fishery is required. For the same reasons, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
553(d), the AA finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in effective
date.
Because prior notice and opportunity for public comment are not
required for this rule by 5 U.S.C. 553, or any other law, the
analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601
et seq., are inapplicable.
This final rule is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 773-773k; 1801 et seq.
Correction
In FR Doc. 2024-11046 appearing on page 44553, in the Federal
Register of Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the following correction is made:
On page 44559, in the second column, the description of the
commercial ocean salmon troll fishery in the area from the Oregon/
California border to the U.S./Mexico border is corrected to read as
follows:
--Oregon/California border to Humboldt South Jetty (California KMZ)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season will open May 1 through the earlier of May 31,
or a 3,000 Chinook salmon quota. Chinook salmon minimum size limit of
27 inches (68.5 cm) total length. Landing and possession limit of 25
Chinook salmon per vessel per week. Open 5 days per week (Friday--
Tuesday). All salmon except coho salmon. Any remaining portion of
Chinook salmon quotas may be transferred inseason on an impact neutral
basis to the next open quota period. All fish caught in this area must
be landed within the area, within 24 hours of any closure of the
fishery and prior to fishing outside the area. Electronic Fish Tickets
must be submitted within 24 hours of landing. Klamath Control Zone
closed. See California State regulations for an additional closure
adjacent to the Smith River.
On page 44559, in the third column, the description of the
commercial ocean salmon troll fishery in the area from the Oregon/
California border to the U.S./Mexico border is corrected to read as
follows:
--Latitude 40[deg]10' N to Point Arena (Fort Bragg)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens April 16 for all salmon except coho
salmon. Chinook salmon minimum size limit of 27 inches (68.5 cm) total
length. Gear restrictions same as in 2022. Harvest guidelines and
vessel-based landing and possession limits may be considered inseason.
Inseason action to close fisheries, modify season dates, or modify
vessel-based landing and possession limits may be considered when total
commercial harvest in this management area is approaching its harvest
guideline. Electronic Fish Tickets must
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be submitted within 24 hours of landing.
--Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San Francisco)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens May 1 for all salmon except coho salmon.
Chinook salmon minimum size limit of 27 inches (68.5 cm) total length).
Gear restrictions same as in 2022. Harvest guidelines and vessel-based
landing and possession limits may be considered inseason. Inseason
action to close fisheries, modify season dates, or modify vessel-based
landing and possession limits may be considered when total commercial
harvest in this management area is approaching its harvest guideline.
Electronic Fish Tickets must be submitted within 24 hours of landing.
--Pigeon Point to the U.S./Mexico border (Monterey)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens May 1 for all salmon except coho salmon.
Chinook salmon minimum size limit of 27 inches (68.5 cm) total length.
Gear restrictions same as in 2022. Harvest guidelines and vessel-based
landing and possession limits may be considered inseason. Inseason
action to close fisheries, modify season dates, or modify vessel-based
landing and possession limits may be considered when total commercial
harvest in this management area is approaching its harvest guideline.
Electronic Fish Tickets must be submitted within 24 hours of landing.
On page 44562, in the third column, the description of the
recreational ocean salmon fishery in the area from the Oregon/
California border to the U.S./Mexico border is correct to read as
follows:
--Oregon/California border to latitude 40[deg]10' N (California KMZ)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens April 5 for all salmon except coho
salmon, two salmon per day. Chinook salmon minimum size limit of 20
inches (50.8 cm) total length. Gear restrictions same as in 2022.
Harvest guidelines and bag limits may be considered inseason. Inseason
action to close fisheries, modify season dates, or modify the bag limit
may be considered when total sport harvest is approaching a harvest
guideline.
--Latitude 40[deg]10' N to Point Arena (Fort Bragg)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens April 5 for all salmon except coho
salmon, two salmon per day. Chinook salmon minimum size limit of 20
inches (50.8 cm) total length. Gear restrictions same as in 2022.
Harvest guidelines and bag limits may be considered inseason. Inseason
action to close fisheries, modify season dates, or modify the bag limit
may be considered when total sport harvest is approaching a harvest
guideline.
--Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San Francisco)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens April 5 for all salmon except coho
salmon, two salmon per day. Chinook salmon minimum size limit of 24
inches (61.0 cm) total length. Gear restrictions same as in 2022.
Harvest guidelines and bag limits may be considered inseason. Inseason
action to close fisheries, modify season dates, or modify the bag limit
may be considered when total sport harvest is approaching a harvest
guideline.
--Pigeon Point to U.S./Mexico border (Monterey)
Closed in 2024.
In 2025, the season opens April 5 for all salmon except coho
salmon, two salmon per day. Chinook salmon minimum size limit of 24
inches (61.0 cm) total length. Gear restrictions same as in 2022.
Harvest guidelines and bag limits may be considered inseason. Inseason
action to close fisheries, modify season dates, or modify the bag limit
may be considered when total sport harvest is approaching a harvest
guideline.
Dated: June 21, 2024.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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