National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration December 17, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Confidentiality of Information
NMFS is issuing this final rule to revise existing regulations pertaining to confidentiality of information requirements under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act or MSA). This rule updates the regulations consistent with the 2006 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA) and 1996 Sustainable Fisheries Act (SFA) and amendments to the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (FMPA) under the 2015 Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act (IUU Fishing Act). The final rule provides other revisions to address issues that concern NMFS' internal control procedures (ICPs) for management of MSA confidentiality of information.
Seafood Import Procedures and Certification of Admissibility
NMFS proposes to revise regulations to provide for electronic entry filing of data from the Certification of Admissibility (COA) form, which allows entry of certain fish or fish products otherwise subject to trade restrictions pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (Moratorium Protection Act), or Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA). This proposed rule would standardize and consolidate existing permit, reporting, recordkeeping, and entry filing requirements and allow nations to use their own aggregate catch documentation. The intent of these actions are to enable the continued flow of trade while adhering to existing statutory requirements.
Marine Mammals; File No. 28533
Notice is hereby given that Leslie Hart, Ph.D., College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, has applied in due form for a permit to import, export, and receive marine mammal parts for scientific research.
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction of the Vineyard Northeast Offshore Wind Project Offshore of Massachusetts and Connecticut
NMFS has received a request from Vineyard Northeast, LLC (Vineyard Northeast), for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to the development of the Vineyard Northeast Offshore Wind Project (Project) in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Commercial Lease on the Outer Continental Shelf OCS- A-0522 off of Massachusetts (MA) and Connecticut (CT) over the course of 5 years beginning on January 1, 2028. Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of Vineyard Northeast's request for regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals and associated Letter of Authorization (LOA). NMFS invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on Vineyard Northeast's application and request.
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Fishery Management Plan of Puerto Rico; Triggerfish Management Measures
NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in Framework Action 3 under the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Puerto Rico (Framework Action 3). If implemented, this proposed rule would modify the annual catch limits (ACLs) for the triggerfish stock complex in Federal waters off Puerto Rico. The purpose of this proposed rule and Framework Action 3 is to update management reference points for the triggerfish stock complex under the Puerto Rico FMP consistent with the most recent stock assessment to prevent overfishing and achieve optimum yield (OY).
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Reclassification of Pillar Coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) From Threatened to Endangered
NMFS is changing the status of pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) from threatened to endangered on the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species. We have considered the 5-year review of the status of D. cylindrus, expert reviewer comments, and public comments submitted on the proposed rule. Based on this information, we have determined that D. cylindrus is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Thus, we are changing the status of D. cylindrus from threatened to endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973.
Notice To Solicit Nominations for Membership on the National Sea Grant Advisory Board (NSGAB)
The National Sea Grant Advisory Board (NSGAB) advises the National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant) in the areas of program evaluation, strategic planning, education and extension and science and technology programs. For more information on this Federal Advisory Committee please visit the Federal Advisory Committee database: https:/ /www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/FACAPublicPage. This notice also responds to the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976, which requires the Secretary of Commerce to solicit nominations at least once a year for membership on the NSGAB. To apply for membership to the Board, applicants should submit a current resume. A cover letter highlighting specific areas of expertise relevant to the purpose of the Board is helpful, but not required. Nominations will be accepted by Email at oar.sg-feedback@noaa.gov. While nominations are always accepted, to be considered for current openings, please submit your nomination no later than January 31, 2025. NOAA is an equal opportunity employer.
Marine Mammals; File No. 28286
Notice is hereby given that SeaWorld LLC, 6240 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 (Responsible Party: Chris Dold, DVM), has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research and enhancement activities on one stranded, non-releasable beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) from the endangered Cook Inlet distinct population segment (DPS).
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Planning, Protection or Restoration
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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