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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.

Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 25, 2007

This action is required to meet the goals of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). … Comment 13: NMFS received several comments regarding the proposed changes to the restricted period. Two commenters recommended that the restricted period for the Southeast U.S.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Mid-Atlantic Golden Tilefish Fishery; Framework Adjustment 7 to Tilefish Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 14, 2022

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. … rule is consistent with the Tilefish FMP, other provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other applicable law, subject to further consideration after public comment.

Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; Inseason Action for the 2026 Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 6, 2026

Classification NMFS issues this action pursuant to the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982. … Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), there is good cause to waive prior notice and an opportunity for public comment on this action, as notice and comment would be impracticable and contrary to the public

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to SouthCoast Wind Energy Marine Site Characterization Surveys off the Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 19, 2024

initial 30-day comment period. … Combined together, the 30-day public comment period on the initial IHA and the additional 15-day public comment period on the renewal of the same or nearly identical activities, provides the public with

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.

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 Northeastern United States; 2025 Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Fisheries

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 16, 2024

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. … Sea Bass FMP, the Bluefish FMP, other provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other applicable law, subject to further consideration after public comment.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish; Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; Vermilion Snapper Rebuilding Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 13, 2004

The rebuilding period for vermilion snapper will be ten years or less based on Magnuson-Stevens Act guidelines. … The EPA will publish a Notice of Availability of the DSEIS for public comment in the Federal Register . The DSEIS will have a 45-day comment period.

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.

Endangered Species; File No. 27490; Extension of Public Comment Period

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 16, 2023

ACTION: Notice; receipt of application; reopening of public comment period. … In response to two requests to extend the public comment period, NMFS has decided to reopen the public comment period for an additional 15 calendar days.

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.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Spiny Dogfish; Framework Adjustment 1; Establishing a Multiple-year Specifications Process

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 19, 2006

(Magnuson-Stevens Act). … No comments germane to the scope of this rulemaking were received on the IRFA or the economic impacts of the rule during the public comment period.

Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Amendment 15 to Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 20, 2006

and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). … NMFS welcomes comments on the proposed FMP amendment through the end of 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.

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.