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Conservation Plan for the Eastern Pacific Stock of Northern Fur Seal (Laaquda)

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 8, 2024

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS has finalized the Conservation Plan for the Eastern Pacific Stock of Northern Fur Seal (Laaquda) based on public comments received … Six public comment letters containing 28 unique substantive comments were received during the comment period, on the topics of direct fishery effects, indirect fishery effects, ecology and life history

Notice of Intent To Issue Guidelines

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 16, 2014

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2014-0146, by any of the following methods during the 30-day comment period: • Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments … 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.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Amendments to the Reef Fish, Spiny Lobster, Queen Conch, and Corals and Reef Associated Plants and Invertebrates Fishery Management Plans of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Federal Register · Rule · May 11, 2016

The FMPs were prepared by the Council and are implemented through regulations at 50 CFR part 622 under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act … Comments and Responses NMFS received three total comments on the AM Application Amendment and the proposed rule.

Marine Mammals; Photography Permit (File No. 986-1592)

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 9, 2000

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 8, 2000. … 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.

Draft 2020 Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 4, 2020

Click the “Comment Now!” icon, and complete the required fields. 3. Enter or attach your comments. … Instructions: NMFS may not consider comments if they are sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period.

Marine Mammals; File No. 522-1569

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 13, 2000

DATES: Written or telefaxed comments must be received on or before May 15, 2000. … 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

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark Management Measures

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 24, 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. … The comment period for the proposed rule closed on February 12, 2013.

Endangered Species and Pesticide Regulation

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 24, 2003

Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked “late.” … Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. 8.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 15, 2022

Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. ). … Therefore, the AA finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to waive prior notice and the opportunity for public comment.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Program; Community Development Quota Program; Modifications to Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 23, 2018

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 Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other applicable law, subject to further consideration after public comment.

Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions Applicable to Shrimp Trawling Activities; Additional Turtle Excluder Device Requirements Within Certain Fishery Statistical Zones

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 17, 1995

Restrictions may be effective for a period of up to 30 days and may be renewed for additional periods of up to 30 days each (50 CFR 227.72(e)(6)). … Flexibility Act, an initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is not required.

Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act Provisions; Atlantic Coastal Shark Fishery

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 27, 2010

The nature of a moratorium is described in the Act and, therefore, cannot be modified in response to public comments. … because prior notice and opportunity for public comment are not required for this determination by the Administrative Procedures Act or any other law.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; North and South Atlantic 2016 Commercial Swordfish Quotas

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 7, 2016

Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). … of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the Atlantic Tuna Convention Act, and other applicable law, subject to further consideration after public comment.

Marine Mammals; Scientific Research Permit (PHF# 895-1450)

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 15, 1998

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before May 15, 1998. … 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.

Consistency Certification for a Proposed Project in Sterling, New York; Notice of Appeal

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 23, 2013

those comments. … The public and federal agency comment period will also be reopened for a ten-day period following the conclusion of the public hearing to allow for additional input. IV.

Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 25, 2018

Comments and Responses On May 25, 2018, NMFS published a proposed rule for this action and solicited public comments (83 FR 24269), with a public comment period that ended on June 11, 2018. … NMFS received one comment letter from the environmental advocacy organization Oceana during the comment period. After consideration of the public comment, no changes were made from the proposed rule.

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 18, 2007

NMFS will accept anonymous comments. Attachments to electronic comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats only. … Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 18, 2013

The Council will also hold an open public comment period regarding any other fishery issues or concerns. … People wishing to speak before the Council should complete a public comment card prior to the comment period. Friday, February 8, 2013 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; North Atlantic Swordfish Fishery

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 21, 2018

Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act; 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. ) governing the harvest of North Atlantic swordfish by persons and vessels subject to U.S. jurisdiction are found at 50 CFR part 635. … , which could pass by for some fishermen who have access to the fishery during a short time period because of seasonal fish migration, if the action is delayed for notice and public comment.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Exempted Fishing Permit

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 16, 2016

ACTION: Notice of receipt of an application for an exempted fishing permit; request for comments. … DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 15, 2016.