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Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Bluefish Fishery; Scoping Process

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 6, 2020

During a 30-day public comment period which will include public hearings, the public may comment on any aspect of the draft EIS. … An additional comment period will be available during the rulemaking process.

Taking of the Cook Inlet, Alaska Beluga Whale Stock by Alaska Natives

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 15, 2008

Four letters with comments were received. Summaries of those comments and responses appear below. … Paperwork Reduction Act This final rule does not contain a collection-of-information requirement for purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Framework Adjustment 5

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 30, 2004

Include in the subject line of the e-mail comment the following document identifier: “Comments on Framework 5.” … (Magnuson-Stevens Act).

Notice of Decision to Expand Scope of the Environmental Impact Statement Analyzing the Makah Tribe's Proposed Gray Whale Hunting and Reopening of Comment Period

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 27, 2006

(MMPA) and the Whaling Convention Act (WCA). … We are reopening the comment period for 30 days. DATES: Written or electronic comments from all interested parties are encouraged and must be received no later than 5 p.m.

Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; Exempted Fishing Permits

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 7, 2025

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. … SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EFPs are requested under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. ), and regulations

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Modifying Seasonal Allocations of Pollock and Pacific Cod for Trawl Catcher Vessels in the Central and Western Gulf of Alaska

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 6, 2020

NMFS is soliciting public comments on proposed Amendment 109 through the end of the comment period (see DATES ). … Comments received after the end of the comment period for Amendment 109 will not be considered in the approval/disapproval decision on Amendment 109.

Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Effort Controls

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 21, 1997

Comments and Responses NMFS conducted three public hearings on the proposed rule and received written and oral comments over a 14-day comment period. … Comment: Some commenters requested restricted-fishing days for the fishing period beginning October 1.

Pacific Island Fisheries; Interim Measures for American Samoa Bottomfish

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 16, 2020

This final rule revises the proposed effective period of this measure so that it will remain in effect for 180 days or until replaced, consistent with Magnuson-Stevens Act section 305(c), to ensure that … Comments and Response On September 11, 2020, NMFS published a proposed rule, an EA, and regulatory impact review for public comment (85 FR 56208). The comment period ended September 28, 2020.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Amendment 95 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 20, 2014

Comment 2: Several commenters asserted that the comment period for the proposed rule was inadequate and asked for an extension of the comment period. … These comment periods occurred prior to and after the shutdown.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 21 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 14, 2020

A NOA for the FEIS was prepared for Amendment 21, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act, and published on July 31, 2020 (85 FR 46094) with a comment period ending on August 31, 2020. … In addition, as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Act, an NOA for Amendment 21 published on July 29, 2020 (85 FR 45571), with a comment period ending on September 28, 2020.

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

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 1, 2014

We received 17 comments: 11 in support of lifting the closure; 5 opposed; and a comment from the New England Fishery Management Council requesting that we extend the comment period. … Comment Requesting an Extension on the Comment Period: The New England Fishery Management Council submitted a comment requesting that we extend the comment period until after its September 30-October

Marine Mammals; File No. 998-1678

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 25, 2002

DATES: Written or telefaxed comments must be received on or before August 26, 2002. … Comments may also be submitted by facsimile at (301)713-0376, provided the facsimile is confirmed by hard copy submitted by mail and postmarked no later than the closing date of the comment period.

Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Aug 2, 1994

(Magnuson Act). … Comment: The second commenter objected to the share agreement time period specified in Sec. 641.10(a)(2)(i).

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic States; Amendment 13A

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 4, 2003

Consideration of Public Comments Comments received by the end of the comment period of the notice of availability of the FMP, whether specifically directed to the FMP or the proposed rule, will be considered … All comments received by NMFS on Amendment 13A or the proposed rule during their respective comment periods will be addressed in the preamble of the final rule.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Debris Dock Replacement Project, Sausalito, California

Federal Register · Notice · May 13, 2024

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.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Rebuilding Overfished Fisheries

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 29, 2000

Amendment 15 specifies a time period for rebuilding the stock intended to comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). … NMFS will consider the public comments received during the comment period in determining whether to approve this FMP amendment.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Tilefish Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 12, 2001

Public Comments Public comments are being solicited on the FMP through the end of the comment period (see DATES ). … Public comments on the proposed rule must be received by the end of the comment period on the FMP in order to be considered in the approval/disapproval decision on the FMP.

Marine Mammals; Pinniped Removal Authority

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 19, 2001

This action is authorized under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 19, 2001. … NMFS is seeking public comments on the proposal to extend the LOA for a period of 5 years.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Oregon Department of Transportation's Yaquina Bay Dolphin Replacement Project in Newport, Oregon

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 3, 2026

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 Species; Extension of Comment Periods; and Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Listing and Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for West Coast Chinook, Chum, and Sockeye and on Proposed Listing of West Coast Steelhead

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 4, 1998

ACTION: Proposed rule; public hearing and extension of public comment periods. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS is extending the public comment periods … NMFS will consider all information, comments, and recommendations received during the comment period or at the public hearings before reaching a final decision. Dated: May 28, 1998. Rolland A.