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Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Bremerton Ferry Terminal Dolphin Relocation Project in Washington State

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 10, 2019

the 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.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Framework Adjustment 18 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 28, 2026

Pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and the Administrative Procedure Act, NMFS reviews Council recommendations and, after taking public comment … Comments NMFS received three comments on the proposed rule (90 FR 44618, September 16, 2025) from four individuals. Two comments expressed support for the proposed action.

Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Rule To Designate Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Loggerhead Sea Turtle Distinct Population Segment (DPS) and Proposed Determination Regarding Critical Habitat for the North Pacific Ocean Loggerhead DPS

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 30, 2013

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period. … SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Reopening of Comment Period The comment period will be reopened through November 29, 2013.

Endangered and Threatened Species; Initiation of 5-Year Review of the Eastern Distinct Population Segment of the Steller Sea Lion

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 31, 2010

ACTION: Notice; reopening of comment period. … NMFS has decided to reopen the public comment period for an additional 45 days, to October 14, 2010.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coral, Coral Reefs, and Live/Hard Bottom Habitats of the South Atlantic Region; Coral Amendment 10

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 29, 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. … Comments received after the comment periods will not be considered by NMFS in this decision.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 17, 2011

Public comments are being solicited on the amendment through the end of the comment period on July 22, 2011. … (e) The proposed rule to establish a SMZ shall afford a reasonable period for public comment.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 3, 1999

NMFS, in making that determination, will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period. The Councils prepared a FEIS for this FMP. … These options would spread economic impacts over a greater time period, but would not meet the requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Marine Site Characterization Surveys in the Area of Commercial Lease of Submerged Lands for Renewable Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf Lease Areas OCS-A 0486, 0487, and 0500

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 5, 2023

The 15-day public comment period for IHA renewals is a violation of the MMPA, which requires a 30-day public comment period for all IHAs, including reauthorizations. … 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

Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Action 13-Adjustment of the Commercial Fishery from the U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Falcon, OR

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 10, 2002

Comments will be accepted through October 25, 2002. ADDRESSES: Comments on these actions must be mailed or faxed to D. … Comments will not be accepted if submitted via e-mail or the Internet.

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Navy Construction at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 1, 2022

Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of the Navy's request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental … 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; Greater Atlantic Region Catch Share Cost Recovery Program Updates

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 11, 2026

Comments and Responses We received three comments on the proposed rule. … period.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities: Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Navy Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active Sonar Training and Testing in the Central and Western North Pacific Ocean and Eastern Indian Ocean

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 1, 2019

The review and comment period for the NOR ended on August 13, 2018. … During the 30-day comment period, which ended on August 13, 2018, NMFS received one comment from a private individual.

Incidental Takes of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities; Marine Geophysical Survey in the Northeast Pacific Ocean, August-October, 2009

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 25, 2009

Response: NMFS received no comments from the Canadian government or from any Canadian organization during the public comment period. … received by NMFS during the public comment period.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2013 Commercial Accountability Measure and Closure for South Atlantic Vermilion Snapper

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 29, 2013

The FMP was prepared by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and is implemented under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by regulations … The commercial ACL (commercial quota) for vermilion snapper in the South Atlantic is divided into two, 6-month time periods, and is 420,252 lb (190,623 kg), gutted weight, for the current fishing period

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Greater Amberjack Management Measures

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 29, 2011

During the initial comment period, NMFS received 64 submissions on the proposed rule. During the second comment period, NMFS received an additional 57 submissions. … No changes in the final rule were made in response to public comments. The Magnuson-Stevens Act provides the statutory basis for this final rule.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); 2001 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications and General Category Effort Controls

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 2, 2001

(ATCA) and to achieve domestic management objectives under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). … ADDRESSES: Written comments on the proposed initial quota specifications and General category effort controls should be sent to Chris Rogers, Acting Chief, Highly Migratory Species Management Division

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; General Limitations

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 14, 2004

One letter containing 3 comments was received during the comment period. … The public comment period ended on March 1, 2004. No comments were received on the IRFA or concerning the economic impact of the rule.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan for the Exclusive Economic Zone of St. Thomas/St. John

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 6, 2013

During Secretarial review, NMFS will also file the FEIS with the EPA for a final 30-day public comment period. … This comment period will be concurrent with the Secretarial review period and will end prior to final agency action to approve, disapprove, or partially approve the FMP.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan for the Exclusive Economic Zone of Puerto Rico

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 6, 2013

During Secretarial review, NMFS will also file the FEIS with the EPA for a final 30-day public comment period. … This comment period will be concurrent with the Secretarial review period and will end prior to final agency action to approve, disapprove, or partially approve the FMP.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of St. Croix

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 6, 2013

During Secretarial review, NMFS will also file the FEIS with the EPA for a final 30-day public comment period. … This comment period will be concurrent with the Secretarial review period and will end prior to final agency action to approve, disapprove, or partially approve the FMP.