National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration May 1, 2020 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Document Number: 2020-09383
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-05-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee (FMAC) will meet May 19, 2020.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2020-09351
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-05-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB)
Document Number: 2020-09270
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-05-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a meeting of the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB). OEAB members will discuss and provide advice on Federal ocean exploration programs, with a particular emphasis on the topics identified in the section on Matters to Be Considered.
Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan
Document Number: 2020-09231
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-05-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This final rule implements the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, this final rule implements management measures that are not implemented through the International Pacific Halibut Commission. These measures include the recreational fishery seasons and allocations, and other management measures for Area 2A, including some season dates that are different than proposed. This rule also announces that it may be necessary to further modify the opening dates or other fishing days for some subareas shortly after the publication of this final rule, in response to changes in state measures related to the spread of COVID-19. These actions are intended to conserve Pacific halibut and provide angler opportunity where available.
Proposed Expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
Document Number: 2020-08128
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-05-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposes to expand the boundaries of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) and revise the sanctuary's terms of designation. The purpose of this action is to expand the sanctuary to include portions of 14 additional reefs and banks in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, representing a 104 square mile increase in area. The existing FGBNMS regulations would be applied to the expanded locations. NOAA is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule.
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