Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; 2024 Commercial and Recreational Accountability Measure and Closures for Gulf of Mexico Lane Snapper, 93220-93221 [2024-27699]

Download as PDF 93220 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 26, 2024 / Rules and Regulations In consideration of the foregoing, NHTSA is amending 49 CFR part 571 as set forth below. PART 571—FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS 1. The authority citation for part 571 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322, 30111, 30115, 30117 and 30166; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95. 2. Section 571.127 is amended by: a. Removing the definition of ‘‘masked threshold’’ from S4; ■ b. Revising S5.1.1(a)(3) and (4), S5.1.1(b)(2), S5.1.3. and S8.3.3(g). The revisions read as follows: ■ ■ § 571.127 Standard No. 127; Automatic emergency braking systems for light vehicles. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 * * * * * S5.1.1. * * * (a) * * * (3) The auditory signal as measured adjacent to a 50th percentile male driver’s right ear (tragion) must have an intensity of 15–30 dB above the average noise level inside the vehicle when measured over a 5-second period under the range of test conditions specified in S6, at 100 km/h, with all vehicle openings closed, and all subject vehicle audio and sound-producing systems or functions that are not necessary for performing tests pursuant to the conditions in S6 and the procedures in S7, S8, S9 of this standard set to off. (4) In-vehicle audio that is not related to a crash avoidance system warning must be muted, or reduced in volume during presentation of the FCW auditory signal to within 5 dB of the average noise level inside the vehicle (as measured in S5.1.1(a)(3)), for the duration of the first between-pulse period of the FCW auditory signal under the range of test conditions specified in S6, at 100 km/h, with all vehicle openings closed, and all subject vehicle audio and sound-producing systems or functions that are not necessary for performing tests pursuant to the conditions in S6 and the procedures in S7, S8, S9 of this standard set to off. (b) * * * (1) The visual signal symbol must be located within an ellipse that extends ±18 degrees vertically and ±10 degrees horizontally of the driver forward line of sight based on the forward-looking eye midpoint (Mf) as described in S14 of 49 CFR 571.111. * * * * * S5.1.3. Performance test requirements. The vehicle must provide a forward collision warning and subsequently apply the service brakes automatically VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:25 Nov 25, 2024 Jkt 265001 such that the subject vehicle does not collide with the lead vehicle when tested using the procedures in S7 under the conditions specified in S6. The forward collision warning is not required if adaptive cruise control is engaged. * * * * * S8.3.3. * * * * * * * * (g) Two vehicle test devices are secured in stationary positions parallel to the intended travel path. The two vehicle test devices face the same direction as the intended travel path. One vehicle test device is directly behind the other separated by 1.0 ± 0.1 m. The frontmost plane of the vehicle test device furthermost from the subject vehicle is located 1.0 ± 0.1 m from the parallel contact plane (to the subject vehicle’s frontmost plane) on the pedestrian test mannequin. The left side of each vehicle test device is no less than 2.2 m to the right of the vertical plane through the intended travel path. The left side of each vehicle test device is no less than 1.15 m to the right of the vertical plane parallel to the plane through the intended travel path tangent to the 0 percent overlap point. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.95 and 49 CFR Part 501. Jack Danielson, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 2024–27349 Filed 11–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 622 [Docket No. 211217–0261; RTID 0648– XE473] Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; 2024 Commercial and Recreational Accountability Measure and Closures for Gulf of Mexico Lane Snapper National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. AGENCY: NMFS implements an accountability measure (AM) for the lane snapper commercial and recreational sectors in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) for the 2024 fishing year SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 through this temporary rule. NMFS projects that the 2024 stock annual catch limit (ACL) for Gulf lane snapper has been reached. Therefore, NMFS closes the commercial and recreational sectors for Gulf lane snapper on November 26, 2024, and they will remain closed through December 31, 2024. These closures are necessary to protect the Gulf lane snapper resource. DATES: This temporary rule is effective from 12:01 a.m., local time, on November 26, 2024, through December 31, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Helies, NMFS Southeast Regional Office, 727–824–5305, Frank.Helies@ noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the Gulf reef fish fishery, which includes lane snapper, under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP). The FMP was prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council), approved by the Secretary of Commerce, and is implemented by NMFS under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) through regulations at 50 CFR part 622. All lane snapper weights discussed in this temporary rule are in round weight. The current stock ACL for Gulf lane snapper was implemented on October 18, 2024, and is 1,088,873 lb (493,904 kg) (50 CFR 622.41(k)) (89 FR 76438, September 18, 2024). As specified in 50 CFR 622.41(k), if the sum of the commercial and recreational landings reaches or is projected to reach the stock ACL, NMFS will close the commercial and recreational sectors for the remainder of the fishing year. Based on latest landings estimates, which were available in October 2024, NMFS has determined that the stock ACL for Gulf lane snapper has been reached. Accordingly, this temporary rule closes the commercial and recreational sectors for Gulf lane snapper effective at 12:01 a.m., local time, on November 26, 2024, and both sectors will remain closed through the end of the current fishing year on December 31, 2024. During the commercial and recreational closures, all harvest or possession in or from the Gulf EEZ of lane snapper is prohibited. The prohibition on possession of Gulf lane snapper also applies in Gulf state waters for a vessel issued a valid Federal charter vessel/headboat permit for Gulf reef fish. During the closures, the operator of a vessel with a valid commercial vessel permit for Gulf reef fish having lane snapper on board must E:\FR\FM\26NOR1.SGM 26NOR1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 26, 2024 / Rules and Regulations have landed and bartered, traded, or sold such lane snapper prior to 12:01 a.m., local time, on November 26, 2024. The prohibition on the sale or purchase of lane snapper does not apply to fish that were harvested, landed, and sold prior to 12:01 a.m., local time, on November 26, 2024, and were held in cold storage by a dealer or processor. Classification NMFS issues this action pursuant to section 305(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. This action is required by 50 CFR 622.41(k), which was issued pursuant to section 304(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, 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 opportunity for public comment on this action, as prior notice and public comment are unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. Such procedures are unnecessary because the regulation authorizing this temporary closure, 50 CFR 622.41(k), has already been subject to prior notice and public comment, and all that remains is to notify the public of the closure. Prior notice and opportunity for public comment are contrary to the public interest because there is a need to immediately implement this action to protect the lane snapper stock. Prior notice and opportunity for public comment would require time and allow for additional harvest in excess of the stock ACL. For the aforementioned reasons, the Assistant Administrator also finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in the effectiveness of this action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: November 21, 2024. Karen H. Abrams, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–27699 Filed 11–21–24; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 [Docket No. 240304–0068; RTID 0648– XD948] Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and AGENCY: 16:25 Nov 25, 2024 NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the Eastern Aleutian district (EAI) of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2024 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific ocean perch in the EAI allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery. DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), November 21, 2024, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Whitney, 907–586–7228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the BSAI exclusive economic zone according to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Groundfish of the BSAI 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 BSAI FMP appear at subpart H of 50 CFR parts 600 and 679. The 2024 TAC of Pacific ocean perch, in the EAI, allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery was established as a directed fishing allowance of 702 metric tons by the final 2024 and 2025 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (89 FR 17287, March 11, 2024). In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(iii), the Regional Administrator finds that this directed fishing allowance has been reached. Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the EAI by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery. While this closure is effective, the maximum retainable amounts at § 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time during a trip. SUMMARY: Classification 50 CFR Part 679 VerDate Sep<11>2014 Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. Jkt 265001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 93221 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 closure of Pacific ocean perch directed fishery in the EAI for vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of November 20, 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: November 21, 2024. Karen H. Abrams, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–27700 Filed 11–21–24; 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–XD956 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea Subarea and Eastern Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. AGENCY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Atka mackerel in the Bering Sea subarea and Eastern Aleutian District (BS/EAI) of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery. This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2024 total allowable catch (TAC) of Atka mackerel in the BS/EAI allocated to vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access sector fishery. DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), November 21, 2024, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2024. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26NOR1.SGM 26NOR1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 26, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27699]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 622

[Docket No. 211217-0261; RTID 0648-XE473]


Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; 2024 Commercial and 
Recreational Accountability Measure and Closures for Gulf of Mexico 
Lane Snapper

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

ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.

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SUMMARY: NMFS implements an accountability measure (AM) for the lane 
snapper commercial and recreational sectors in the exclusive economic 
zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) for the 2024 fishing year 
through this temporary rule. NMFS projects that the 2024 stock annual 
catch limit (ACL) for Gulf lane snapper has been reached. Therefore, 
NMFS closes the commercial and recreational sectors for Gulf lane 
snapper on November 26, 2024, and they will remain closed through 
December 31, 2024. These closures are necessary to protect the Gulf 
lane snapper resource.

DATES: This temporary rule is effective from 12:01 a.m., local time, on 
November 26, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Helies, NMFS Southeast Regional 
Office, 727-824-5305, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the Gulf reef fish fishery, 
which includes lane snapper, under the Fishery Management Plan for the 
Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP). The FMP was prepared 
by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council), approved by 
the Secretary of Commerce, and is implemented by NMFS under the 
authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management 
Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) through regulations at 50 CFR part 622. All 
lane snapper weights discussed in this temporary rule are in round 
weight.
    The current stock ACL for Gulf lane snapper was implemented on 
October 18, 2024, and is 1,088,873 lb (493,904 kg) (50 CFR 622.41(k)) 
(89 FR 76438, September 18, 2024). As specified in 50 CFR 622.41(k), if 
the sum of the commercial and recreational landings reaches or is 
projected to reach the stock ACL, NMFS will close the commercial and 
recreational sectors for the remainder of the fishing year. Based on 
latest landings estimates, which were available in October 2024, NMFS 
has determined that the stock ACL for Gulf lane snapper has been 
reached. Accordingly, this temporary rule closes the commercial and 
recreational sectors for Gulf lane snapper effective at 12:01 a.m., 
local time, on November 26, 2024, and both sectors will remain closed 
through the end of the current fishing year on December 31, 2024.
    During the commercial and recreational closures, all harvest or 
possession in or from the Gulf EEZ of lane snapper is prohibited. The 
prohibition on possession of Gulf lane snapper also applies in Gulf 
state waters for a vessel issued a valid Federal charter vessel/
headboat permit for Gulf reef fish. During the closures, the operator 
of a vessel with a valid commercial vessel permit for Gulf reef fish 
having lane snapper on board must

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have landed and bartered, traded, or sold such lane snapper prior to 
12:01 a.m., local time, on November 26, 2024. The prohibition on the 
sale or purchase of lane snapper does not apply to fish that were 
harvested, landed, and sold prior to 12:01 a.m., local time, on 
November 26, 2024, and were held in cold storage by a dealer or 
processor.

Classification

    NMFS issues this action pursuant to section 305(d) of the Magnuson-
Stevens Act. This action is required by 50 CFR 622.41(k), which was 
issued pursuant to section 304(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, 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 opportunity for public comment on this action, as prior 
notice and public comment are unnecessary and contrary to the public 
interest. Such procedures are unnecessary because the regulation 
authorizing this temporary closure, 50 CFR 622.41(k), has already been 
subject to prior notice and public comment, and all that remains is to 
notify the public of the closure. Prior notice and opportunity for 
public comment are contrary to the public interest because there is a 
need to immediately implement this action to protect the lane snapper 
stock. Prior notice and opportunity for public comment would require 
time and allow for additional harvest in excess of the stock ACL.
    For the aforementioned reasons, the Assistant Administrator also 
finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in the effectiveness of this 
action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).

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

    Dated: November 21, 2024.
Karen H. Abrams,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-27699 Filed 11-21-24; 4:15 pm]
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