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Sea Turtle Conservation: Additional Exception to Sea Turtle Take Prohibitions
Federal Register · Rule · May 5, 2004
Nineteen comment letters from eighteen different individuals or organizations were received during the public comment period for the proposed rule. … Comment 15: One commenter noted that pound net operations are critical sources of food for birds, protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, in the Virginia Chesapeake Bay, and NMFS failed to consider
69 FR 24997Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Rule · Nov 4, 2003
During the comment period on the proposed rule, NMFS received 4 letters, including those received from the Council and from the public at the Council's June 2003 meeting. … The RCAs differ from previously closed areas because they extend far offshore, making air and surface craft enforcement difficult.
68 FR 62374Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · Sep 30, 2016
Instructions: NMFS is not responsible for comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period. … Within 45 days of the close of the comment period, NMFS must either issue or deny the authorization.
81 FR 67297Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Cook Inlet Salmon; Amendment 16
Federal Register · Rule · Apr 30, 2024
The USFWS did not provide comments to NMFS during the comment period on amendment 16 or the proposed rule. … NMFS also received three written comments from Alaska Native representatives after the public comment period closed.
89 FR 34718Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 6, 2005
The public comment period closed on August 17, 2004. The BRT convened to draft an updated status review in November 2004. … Prior to a final listing, we will solicit the expert opinions of three qualified specialists, concurrent with the public comment period.
70 FR 17386Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · Oct 3, 2023
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related … The killer whale was the species with the lowest detection frequency during each period over which PSO data were synthesized (2002-2008 and 2009-2015).
88 FR 68106Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · Sep 21, 2017
During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS received a comment letter from the Marine Mammal Commission (Commission). No other comments were received. … NMFS would have an opportunity to provide comments on the report, and if NMFS has comments, WSDOT would address the comments and submit a final report to NMFS within 30 days.
82 FR 44164Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · May 1, 2012
Within 45 days of the close of the comment period, NMFS must either issue or deny the authorization. … The plan may be modified or supplemented based on comments or new information received from the public during the public comment period. A summary of the primary components of the plan follows.
77 FR 25830Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · Jan 7, 2020
Drill cuttings are expelled from the top of the pile using compressed air. … During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS received the following comments from the Marine Mammal Commission: Comment 1: The Commission indicated that NMFS had not included tension anchoring when
85 FR 673Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationEndangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for North Pacific Right Whale
Federal Register · Rule · Apr 8, 2008
Since 1996, right whales have been consistently sighted in this area over a period of years during the spring and summer feeding seasons. … Response to Comments Comment 1: A commenter supports our February 2002 finding that critical habitat cannot be designated for the (North Pacific right whale) because the essential biological requirements
73 FR 19000Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · Aug 16, 2022
During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS received letters from two environmental non-governmental organizations (eNGOs) (Oceana, Inc. and Clean Ocean Action (COA)). … Between the initial 30-day comment period on these same activities and the additional 15 days, the total comment period for a renewal is 45 days.
87 FR 50293Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · Nov 16, 2007
ACTION: Notice of petition finding; request for information and comments. … Essential features include, but are not limited to: (1) space for individual growth and for normal behavior; (2) food, water, air, light, minerals, or other nutritional or physiological requirements; (
72 FR 64585Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · Aug 30, 2022
comment period is necessary for any renewal request. … With the initial 30-day comment period on these same activities and the additional 15 days, the total comment period for a renewal is 45 days.
87 FR 52913Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Rule · Oct 9, 2024
This proposed rule was available for a 30-day public comment period. During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS received 2 substantive comment submissions, from members of the public. … That proposed rule process included a 30-day comment period for the public.
89 FR 81848Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · May 12, 2017
Instructions: NMFS is not responsible for comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period. … These measures may be modified or supplemented based on comments or new information received from the public during the public comment period.
82 FR 22250Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · Dec 31, 2014
Within 45 days of the close of the comment period, NMFS must either issue or deny the authorization. … During the 30-day public comment period for the Federal Register notice published on October 6, 2014, NMFS received only one comment letter from the Commission.
79 FR 78806Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · May 4, 2018
Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified … Instructions: NMFS is not responsible for comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period.
83 FR 19711Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · Oct 23, 2023
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related … The killer whale was the species with the lowest detection frequency during each period over which PSO data were synthesized (2002-2008 and 2009-2015).
88 FR 72739Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Notice · Nov 27, 2002
ACTION: Notice of intent to issue EFPs to conduct experimental fishing; request for comments. … DATES: Written comments on the applications must be received on or before December 12, 2002. ADDRESSES: Send comments to John H.
67 FR 70935Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFederal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 9, 2014
, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. … after public comment.
79 FR 53386Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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