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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 22, 2021

Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. ). … If NMFS were to offer a public comment period now, after having appropriately considered that data, it would preclude fishermen from harvesting BFT that are legally available.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the General Category December Fishery for 2025

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 8, 2025

(Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. ) and consistent with the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA; 16 U.S.C. 971 et seq. ). … The General category baseline quota is suballocated to time periods. Relevant to this action, the baseline subquota for the December time period is 37 mt.

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Navy Construction at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island

Federal Register · Notice · May 19, 2021

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. … All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted online at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/permit/incidental-take-authorizations-under-marine-mammal-protection-act

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna Season and Size Limit Adjustments

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 24, 2003

The intent of this final rule is to further achieve domestic management objectives under the HMS FMP and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and to implement … Other comments suggested providing for a distinct set-aside quota and time period for a North Carolina fishery.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic States; Amendment 16

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 29, 2009

The FMP was prepared by the Council and is implemented under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by regulations at 50 CFR part 622. … (i) For the period January through June each year—315,523 lb (143,119 kg). (ii) For the period July through December each year—302,523 lb (137,222 kg).

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; Seasonal Closure of Grammanik Bank

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 16, 2004

The FMP was prepared by the Council and is implemented under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by regulations at 50 CFR part 622. … NMFS, in making that determination, will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period on this proposed rule.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to SouthCoast Wind Energy, LLC's Marine Site Characterization Surveys Off Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Federal Register · Notice · May 18, 2023

Comment 1: Oceana raised objections to NMFS' proposed renewal process for potential extension of the 1-year IHA with an abbreviated 15-day public 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

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Resources of the South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 25, 2016

However, in 2016, there was no unused commercial quota for the January through June period as the commercial sector reached its quota during the first 6-month period. … These measures are exempt from the procedures of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because the temporary rule is issued without opportunity for prior notice and comment.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; 2010 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications; 2010 Research Set-Aside Projects

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 4, 2009

Furthermore, regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) require a notice to be published to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment … Instructions: No comments will be posted for public viewing until after the comment period has closed.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications and Effort Controls

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 24, 2006

domestic management objectives under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). … to those comments.

Revised Draft Framework for Developing the National System of Marine Protected Areas and Response to Comments

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 17, 2008

2007 public comment period. … Administrative Procedure Act Pursuant to authority at 5 U.S.C. 533(b)(A), prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required to be given, as this document concerns agency procedure or

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic States; Amendment 15A

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 20, 2008

Comment 1 : One group stated Amendment 15A should consider management measures to address the Magnuson-Stevens Act's requirement that an amendment designed to rebuild an overfished fishery must also … of time allowed by the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Sea Turtle and Whale Protection Measures; Fishing Vessel Permits; Charter Boat Operations

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 29, 2002

ACTION: Notice of public hearings; extension of comment period; request for comments. … The comment period on this proposed rule is extended to May 20, 2002, to coincide with the comment period of the supporting Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) issued for the rule

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Essential Fish Habitat 5-Year Review

Federal Register · Notice · May 4, 2023

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. … The initial public review/submission period ended on June 6, 2022.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska, Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Correction

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 14, 2009

In fact, 5 letters of comment were received by NMFS during the comment period that ended November 3, 2008. … Five letters of comment were received by NMFS during the comment period.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Individual Fishing Quota Program; Sweep-up Adjustments

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 26, 1996

NMFS denies the request for an extended comment period. … Any extension of the comment period would jeopardize compliance with the FMP review and approval schedule specified in section 304 of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 56

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 18, 2023

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 any final rule.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Tilefish Fishery

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 30, 2006

A proposed rule soliciting public comment was published in the Federal Register on September 6, 2006 (71 FR 52519). The comment period ended on September 21, 2006. … Comments and Responses During the comment period on the proposed rule seven comments were received.

Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions Applicable to Shrimp Trawl Activities; Leatherback Conservation Zone

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 12, 1995

DATES: Comments on this rule must be submitted by June 12, 1995. … Comments on the collection-of-information requirement subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) should be directed to the Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 6, 2003

Comment 2: One commenter opposed restricting USAP activity to Areas 2 and 3. … This action is taken under authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and regulations at 50 CFR part 648.