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Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2024 and Projected 2025 Specifications for the Atlantic Mackerel Fishery

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 28, 2024

In making a final determination, NMFS will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period. … NMFS finds that a 15-day comment period for this action provides a reasonable opportunity for public participation in this action pursuant to section 553(c) of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; 2011 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications; Preliminary 2011 Quota Adjustments; 2011 Summer Flounder Quota for Delaware

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 28, 2010

Comments and Responses NMFS received four comments during the 15-day comment period for the November 17, 2010, proposed rule. … The proposed rule published on November 17, 2010, with a comment period ending December 2, 2010.

Stanford University Habitat Conservation Plan; Extension of Comment Period

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 15, 2010

As of July 2, 2010, we received comments from four organizations and individuals requesting an extension of the comment period by 45 days. … In response to requests from the public, we now extend the comment period for an additional 45 days. The comment period will now officially close on August 30, 2010, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Marianas Trench Marine National Monument; Monument Management Plan; Extension of Public Comment Period

Federal Register · Notice · May 24, 2021

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period. … The draft MMP describes proposed goals, objectives, and strategies for managing the Monument over a 15-year period. DATES: The public comment period is extended by 60 days to July 26, 2021.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery; Amendment 13 to the Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 16, 2003

Comments and Responses The comment periods on the FMP and proposed rule ended on October 23, 2003, and October 27, 2003, respectively. … All comments received have been considered as responsive to both comment requests. Three comments were received prior to the close of the comment periods.

Endangered and Threatened Species; Reopening of Public Comment Period on Proposed Endangered Status for the Hawaiian Insular False Killer Whale Distinct Population Segment

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 18, 2012

Comments will be posted for public viewing after the comment period has closed. … both comment periods.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the South Atlantic States; Amendment 36

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 8, 2015

Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. … After filing, the EPA will publish a notice of availability of the DEIS for public comment in the Federal Register . The DEIS will have a 45-day comment period.

Amendments to the Reef Fish, Spiny Lobster, and Corals and Reef Associated Plants and Invertebrates Fishery Management Plans of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 5, 2017

Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. … All comments received by NMFS on the amendment or the proposed rule during their respective comment periods will be addressed in the final rule. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; Management Measures for the Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 8, 2025

Click on the “Comment” icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. … Instructions: Comments sent by any other method or received after the end of the comment period may not be considered by NMFS.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 14

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 24, 2007

Comments received after the end of the NOA comment period will not be considered in the approval/disapproval decision on Amendment 14, but will be considered as comments on this proposed rule. … NMFS, in making that determination, will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period.

Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for Five Distinct Population Segments of Atlantic Sturgeon; Reopening of Public Comment Period

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 29, 2016

A 90-day public comment period was provided. Public comments were due by September 1, 2016. NMFS received multiple requests for extension of the comment period. … Comments already received during the 90-day comment period and additional comments received during the reopened 15-day comment period will be considered prior to making the final designations.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Amendment 4 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 9, 2007

The EPA will publish a notice of availability of the DEIS for public comment in the Federal Register . The DEIS will have a 45-day comment period. … During Secretarial review, NMFS will also file the FEIS with the EPA for a final 30-day public comment period.

Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations; Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act Provisions; American Lobster Fishery

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 17, 2021

We reviewed and considered all written and oral public submissions received during the public comment period. … Act (APA).

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Emergency Rule Extension

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 14, 2007

NMFS received 1,321 form letters prior to the emergency rule comment period that are being considered as comments on the initial emergency rule. … NMFS solicited public comment during the 30-day post-promulgation comment period on the measures contained in the initial emergency action and extended by this action.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to a Marine Geophysical Survey of Puerto Rico in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 21, 2023

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.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; 2000 Specifications

Federal Register · Rule · May 24, 2000

Act). … Comments and Responses Twelve comments were received on the proposed specifications from the public during the comment period that ended on February 28, 2000.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Skate Complex Fishery; Amendment 3

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 16, 2010

Mark the outside of the envelope, “Comments on Skate Final Specifications for 2010 and 2011.” Instructions: No comments will be posted for public viewing until after the comment period has closed. … start of the next quota period.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Comprehensive Sustainable Fishery Act Amendment to the Fishery Management Plans of the U.S. Caribbean

Federal Register · Rule · May 1, 2002

of the Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996 (SFA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). … On April 25, 2002, after considering extensive comments received during the public comment period for the amendment, NMFS disapproved the Caribbean Comprehensive SFA Amendment primarily because NMFS believes

Endangered and Threatened Species; Recovery Plans

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 5, 2019

ACTION: Notice of availability; extension of public comment period. … SUMMARY: We, NMFS, announce the extension of the comment period for the Proposed Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan for Puget Sound Steelhead (Proposed Plan) published on December 13, 2018.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 6 to the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 14, 2017

the procedures of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. … To be considered, comments must be received by close of business on the last day of the comment period.