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Designated Critical Habitat: Critical Habitat for 19 Evolutionarily Significant Units of Salmon and Steelhead in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 16, 2000

In response to numerous requests, NMFS twice extended the comment periods (63 FR 30455, June 4, 1998; 64 FR 20248, April 26, 1999) to allow additional time for the public to submit comments. … Based on commenters' concerns and on new information received during the public comment period, NMFS has refined its designation of critical habitat for all 19 ESUs of salmon and steelhead.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Recreational Accountability Measures

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 30, 2011

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. … During both comment periods, public comments were received concerning recreational measures considered in Amendment 16, including specific comments regarding the haddock minimum size limit and the

Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals on the Pribilof Islands; Final Annual Subsistence Harvest Levels for 2017-2019

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 17, 2017

After a 30-day comment period, NMFS must publish a final notification of the expected annual harvest levels for the next three years. … Comment 4: NMFS should cap the harvest levels at the highest number killed in the most recent five year period. Response 4: This comment is beyond the scope of this action.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Amendment 11

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 14, 2008

Act requires 15 to 60 days for the proposed rule comment period, but NMFS typically allows 45 days). … Therefore, NMFS cannot extend the comment period on an amendment NOA, and prefers to keep the proposed rule comment period consistent with the NOA comment period.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of 6-Month Extension of the Final Rulemaking To List 66 Species of Coral as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act and Reclassify Acropora cervicornis and Acropora palmata From Threatened to Endangered

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 20, 2013

We subsequently extended the public comment period by 30 days, making the full comment period 120 days to allow adequate time for the public to thoroughly review and comment on the proposed rule. … During the public comment period, we received numerous comments on the proposed listing and the sufficiency or accuracy of the available data used to support the proposed listing determinations.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Scup Fishery; Adjustment to the 2020 Winter II Quota

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 14, 2020

Classification NMFS issues this action pursuant to section 305(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. … Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), there is good cause to waive prior notice and an opportunity for public comment on this action, as notice and comment would be contrary to the public interest.

Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act Provisions; American Lobster Fishery

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 1, 2012

During the comment period, NMFS received comments from 18 persons and entities, which are broken down as follows: One from the Commission; three from the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine … Public comments on the specific dates and criteria used were sought and received throughout this time period.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Framework Adjustment 15

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 11, 1996

This final rule implements an additional closure period from September 15 through October 31 and results in an expanded period for the Mid-coast Closure Area for vessels using gillnet gear. … Written comments were accepted through July 16, 1996.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Queen Conch Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 12, 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.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 23 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 2, 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. … In making a final determination, NMFS will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Seasonal Area Closure to Trawl, Pot, and Hook-and-Line Fishing in Waters off Cape Sarichef

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 7, 2003

No comments were received during the 15-day public review and comment period, and no changes are made from the proposed rule in the final rule. … The public comment period ended on February 7, 2003. No comments were received on the IRFA.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Ferndale Refinery Dock Maintenance and Pile Replacement Project Activities in Ferndale, Washington

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 21, 2025

initial 30-day comment period. … 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.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision of Regulations for Interagency Cooperation

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 22, 2023

You may submit a comment by clicking on “Comment.” By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-HQ-ES-2021-0104; U.S. … Depending on the comments received, we may change the proposed regulations based upon those comments.

Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Notice of Availability for Amendment 17 to the Salmon Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 9, 2012

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. … NMFS will consider the public comments received during the comment period described above in determining whether to approve Amendment 17 to the FMP.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 19 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 20, 2016

We are soliciting public comments on Amendment 19 and its incorporated documents through the end of the comment period stated in this notice of availability. … day of the comment period.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 23, 2018

Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. ) governing the harvest of BFT by persons and vessels subject to U.S. jurisdiction are found at 50 CFR part 635. … Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment is also impracticable for the retention limit adjustment to one fish for the remainder of the June through August 2018 subquota period.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Protective Regulations for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus longimanus), Public Hearings

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 5, 2024

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. … Written comments may also be submitted at any time during the relevant public comment period as described above (see DATES and ADDRESSES ).

Draft Code of Conduct for Responsible Aquaculture in the U. S. Exclusive Economic Zone

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 3, 2002

ACTION: Reopening of comment period; schedule change. … NMFS is extending the comment period in response to numerous requests from the public indicating that a 30-day comment period does not allow sufficient time for stakeholders to provide their input into

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Southeast Fisheries Science Center and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Fisheries Research

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 27, 2019

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. … Trawl nets must be cleaned prior to deployment.

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 27, 2002

Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed … DATES: Comments on this document must be received on or before 5 p.m. EST July 12, 2002. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Patricia A.