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Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; Inseason Action for the 2024 Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 11, 2024

Classification NMFS issues this action pursuant to the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982. … 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 impracticable and contrary to the public interest

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic Region; Regulatory Amendment 28

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 4, 2018

Comments and Responses During the public comment period, NMFS received a total of 10 comments on Regulatory Amendment 28 and the proposed rule from individuals and fishing organizations. … , and they are addressed in the Comments and Responses section, specifically in Comment 1.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 29, 2016

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. … Therefore, the AA finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to waive prior notice and the opportunity for public comment.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

Federal Register · Rule · May 12, 2016

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. … Therefore, the AA finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to waive prior notice and the opportunity for public comment.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Permit Application and Reports for Permits

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 22, 2023

Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on August 28, 2023 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. … (Act) (54 U.S.C. 320301).

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Rocky Intertidal Monitoring Surveys Along the Oregon and California Coasts

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 23, 2013

Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an IHA to PISCO to incidentally take, by Level B harassment only, marine mammals during the specified … Within 45 days of the close of the comment period, NMFS must either issue or deny the authorization.

Fisheries Off West Coast States; Highly Migratory Species Fisheries

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 21, 2015

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. … The bag limits of this section apply on the basis of each 24-hour period at sea, regardless of the number of trips per day.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 19, 2017

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. … Therefore, the AA finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to waive prior notice and the opportunity for public comment.

Endangered and Threatened Species; Recovery Plans

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 29, 2006

DATES: NMFS will consider and address all substantive comments received during the comment period. Comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on November 28, 2006. … Aggregate harvest rates (from fishing in all areas) have generally been reduced from their peak periods as a result of international treaties, fisheries conservation acts, the advent of weak stock management

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; Amendment 50

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 20, 2022

This rebuilding period will be 26 years, beginning in 2022 and ending in 2047. … Comments and Reponses NMFS received four comments from individuals during the public comment period on the notice of availability and proposed rule for Amendment 50.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Fishery Management Plan for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries (FMP); Recreational Measures for the 1997 Summer Flounder Fishery

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 11, 1997

Comments and Responses One comment from North Carolina concerning the proposed measures was received during the public comment period, which ended May 8, 1997. … A day, for the purposes of this paragraph, means a 24-hour period.

Amendment 8 Revisions to Essential Fish Habitat in the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 28, 2024

This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) which requires periodic review and revision of EFH components of FMPs as warranted … Comments and Responses NMFS received seven comments during the comment period on amendment 8 revisions to EFH in the HMS FMP, which ended on September 23, 2024.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to US 101/Chehalis River Bridge-Scour Repair in Washington State

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 17, 2018

The National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. … During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS received comments from the Marine Mammal Commission (Commission).

Notice of Availability of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Draft Management Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 30, 2021

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 NOAA. … Following the close of the public comment period and the satisfaction of consultation requirements under any applicable natural and cultural resource statutes, NOAA will finalize its NEPA analysis and

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Naval Base Point Loma Fuel Pier Inboard Pile Removal Project

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 18, 2023

An additional public comment period of 15 days (for a total of 45 days), with direct notice by email, phone, or postal service to commenters on the initial IHA, is provided to allow for any additional … comments on the proposed renewal.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic; Gulf of Mexico Fisheries; Generic Amendment for Annual Catch Limits

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 15, 2009

Reauthorization Act -(MSRA). … 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.

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Atlantic Mackerel, Butterfish, Atlantic Bluefish, Spiny Dogfish, Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, Tilefish, Surfclam, and Ocean Quahog Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures Omnibus Amendment; Scoping Process

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 24, 2009

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before 5 p.m., EST, on May 15, 2009. Three public scoping meetings will be held during this comment period. … For example, a 5-year time period could be used.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Total Allowable Catches for Eastern Georges Bank Cod, Eastern Georges Bank Haddock, and Georges Bank Yellowtail Flounder in the U.S./Canada Management Area for Fishing Year 2008

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 28, 2008

/Canada Area during the May through July 2008 period with a cap on the amount of cod caught during this period set at 5 percent of the cod TAC (i.e., 33.4 mt). … Comment: The commenter expressed support for the delayed opening of the Eastern U.S./Canada Area to trawl vessels.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Revision of Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures for the Pollock and Pacific Cod Fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 21, 2004

ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. … down period.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List Iliamna Lake Seals as a Threatened or Endangered Species

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 17, 2013

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. … Therefore, we are opening a 60-day public comment period to solicit comments and information from the public, government agencies, the scientific community, industry, Alaska Native tribes and organizations