Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Pollock Fishing by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, 79454 [2024-22378]

Download as PDF 79454 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 189 / Monday, September 30, 2024 / Rules and Regulations Comments and Responses DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The public comment period for the original emergency rule ended on June 21, 2024, and NMFS did not receive any comments from the public. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Classification [Docket No. 240227–0061] The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA, has determined that this rule is necessary to respond to an emergency situation and is consistent with the national standards and other provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and other applicable laws. The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA, finds good cause under the authority contained in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) that it is contrary to the public interest and impracticable to provide prior notice and opportunity for the public to comment. As more fully explained above, the reasons justifying promulgation of this action on an emergency basis, coupled with the fact that the public has had the opportunity to comment on NMFS’ emergency action that this is extending, make solicitation of public comment unnecessary, impractical, and contrary to the public interest. In the interest of receiving public input on this action, the EA analyzing the impacts of this action was made available to the public and the original emergency action solicited public comment. This action is being taken pursuant to the emergency provision of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and is exempt from review by the Office of Management and Budget. The analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are inapplicable to this emergency rule extension because notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required, and none has been prepared. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 Dated: September 20, 2024. Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–22373 Filed 9–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:22 Sep 27, 2024 50 CFR Part 679 Jkt 262001 RTID 0648–XE228 Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Pollock Fishing by Vessels Using Trawl Gear 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: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock by vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2024 Chinook salmon prohibited species catch limit established for vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA. DATES: Effective September 25, 2024, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Abby Jahn, 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 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. The 2024 Chinook salmon prohibited species catch (PSC) limit for vessels directed fishing for pollock using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA is 18,316 Chinook salmon (§ 679.21(h)(2)(ii)). In accordance with § 679.21(h)(8)(i), the Regional Administrator has determined that the 2024 Chinook salmon PSC limit established for vessels directed fishing for pollock using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached. Therefore, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock by vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 closing directed fishing for pollock by vessels using trawl gear 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 September 25, 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: September 25, 2024. Karen H. Abrams, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–22378 Filed 9–25–24; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 240304–0068; RTID 0648– XE312] 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: NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from catcher vessels using trawl gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) length overall (LOA) using hook-andline or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to allow SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30SER1.SGM 30SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 189 (Monday, September 30, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22378]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 240227-0061]
RTID 0648-XE228


Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Pollock 
Fishing by Vessels Using Trawl Gear 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 pollock by vessels 
using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska 
(GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2024 Chinook 
salmon prohibited species catch limit established for vessels using 
trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.

DATES: Effective September 25, 2024, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., 
December 31, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Abby Jahn, 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 (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.
    The 2024 Chinook salmon prohibited species catch (PSC) limit for 
vessels directed fishing for pollock using trawl gear in the Central 
Regulatory Area of the GOA is 18,316 Chinook salmon (Sec.  
679.21(h)(2)(ii)).
    In accordance with Sec.  679.21(h)(8)(i), the Regional 
Administrator has determined that the 2024 Chinook salmon PSC limit 
established for vessels directed fishing for pollock using trawl gear 
in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA has been reached. Therefore, 
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock by vessels using trawl 
gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.

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 closing directed fishing for 
pollock by vessels using trawl gear 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 September 25, 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: September 25, 2024.
Karen H. Abrams,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-22378 Filed 9-25-24; 4:15 pm]
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