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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.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Site Characterization Surveys Off the Coast of North Carolina

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 28, 2019

-day comment period. … the initial 30-day comment period.

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.

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.

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; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; General Category September Quota Transfer

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 8, 2022

Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. ). … Affording prior notice and opportunity for public comment on the quota transfer for the September 2022 time period is impracticable.

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.

Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Actions #2 and #3 - Adjustments of the Commercial Fishery from the U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 7, 2004

Comments will be accepted through June 22, 2004. ADDRESSES: Comments on these actions must be mailed to D. … Risenhoover, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 04-12809 Filed 6-4-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Replacement of the Elliott Bay Seawall in Seattle, Washington

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 24, 2013

During the public comment period, one mitigation measure not previously considered was recommended, and is included in the Comments and Responses section of this document. … During the public comment period, a monitoring measure not previously considered was recommended, and is included in the Comments and Responses section of this document.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States; Closure of the Red Porgy Fishery

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 3, 1999

Period of Effectiveness This emergency interim rule is effective for not more than 180 days, as authorized by section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. … It may be extended for an additional period of not more than 180 days, provided that the public has had an opportunity to comment on it and the Council is actively preparing an amendment to address the

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna and Swordfish Management Measures and HMS Permit Requirements

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 1, 2009

Act (APA), Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), and other domestic regulations. … The comment period for items discussed in Section II of this ANPR closes on June 30, 2009. The comment period for items discussed in Sections III and IV of this ANPR closes on August 31, 2009.

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

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Marine Site Characterization Surveys Offshore of New Jersey and New York

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 30, 2023

NMFS has determined it appropriate to provide a 30-day period for the public to comment on this proposed action. … 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.