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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Commercial Shark Management Measures

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 1, 2007

ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. … may also cause a temporary glut in the market for that period of time for shark products.

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

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 30, 2018

During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS received comment letters from the Marine Mammal Commission (Commission) and a group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) including Natural Resources Defense … NMFS Response: The delay in issuance of this IHA was specifically to allow for the needed public review and comment period and to allow NMFS time to fully consider the comments received.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; North Atlantic Swordfish, South Atlantic Swordfish, North Atlantic Albacore, and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quotas

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 7, 2026

Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the close of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. … NMFS solicits comments on this action by June 8, 2026 (see DATES and ADDRESSES sections). During the comment period, NMFS will hold a public hearing via webinar for this proposed action.

Endangered and Threatened Species; Recovery Plans

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 30, 2020

NMFS is soliciting review and comment from the public and all interested parties on the Plan, and will consider all substantive comments received during the review period before submitting the Plan for … 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.

Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 14, 2007

Comments and Responses NMFS accepted comments on the proposed rule to implement the 2007 Area 2A CSP through February 2, 2007, and received one letter of comment from a member of the public, plus one … The notice-and-comment and delay-in-effectiveness date requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553, are inapplicable to this notice of the effectiveness and content of the IPHC

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Define Fishing Trip in Groundfish Fisheries

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 30, 1997

Because prior notice and opportunity for public comment are not required for this rule by 5 U.S.C. 553, or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et … Evans, Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.

Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 15, 2013

The Halibut Act provides the Secretary with the authority and general responsibility to carry out the requirements of the Convention and the Halibut Act. … The notice-and-comment and delay-in-effectiveness date provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553, are inapplicable to IPHC management measures because this regulation involves

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2010 Harvest Specifications for Yelloweye Rockfish and In-Season Adjustments to Fishery Management Measures

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 1, 2010

Instructions: No comments will be posted for public viewing until after the comment period has closed. … These in-season adjustments are taken under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), and are in accordance with 50 CFR part 660, the regulations

Marine Mammals; Photography Permit (File No. 963-1535)

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 23, 1999

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before December 23, 1999. … 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.

Sea Turtle Conservation; Modification to Fishing Activities

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 17, 2006

ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. … This action, taken under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), responds to new information generated by gear research.

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Salmon Bycatch Minimization

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 20, 2020

Instructions: NMFS may not consider comments if they are sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the comment period ends. … the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other applicable law, subject to further consideration after public comment.

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 33; 2025-26 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 16, 2024

Comment 1: CDFW submitted a public comment that supported the proposed rule. … Pacific spiny dogfish Periods 1-2: 200,000 lb/2 months Period 3: 150,000 lb/2 months Periods 4-6: 100,000 lb/2 months. Pacific whiting 10,000 lb per trip.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 29 Supplement

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 1, 2010

The FMP was prepared by the Council and is implemented through regulations at 50 CFR part 622 under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). … Comment 6: Extending the offloading time period past 6 p.m. would help fishermen who trailer their boats.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Temporary Haddock Size Limit Extension

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 14, 2007

Pursuant to section 305(c)(3)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, management measures implemented by the August 10, 2007, emergency final rule may be extended for an additional period of 186 days, provided … This rule is exempt from the procedures of the Regulatory Flexibility Act to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis because the rule is issued without opportunity for prior public comment.

Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Amendment 9 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 23, 1999

Rittgers, Acting Regional Administrator, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office, 1 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Comments regarding the IRFA should be sent to the Acting Regional Administrator. … NMFS, in making that determination, will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period.

Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Longline Catcher Processor Subsector of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Non-pollock Groundfish Fishery

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 11, 2006

ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. … DATES: Comments must be received by September 11, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • E-mail: 0648-AU42.FreezerLongliner@noaa.gov .

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery; Final 2008-2010 Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surfclams and Ocean Quahogs

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 4, 2008

Comments and Responses NMFS received no comments on the proposed rule (November 15, 2007; 72 FR 64187) during the comment period that ended on December 17, 2007. … Classification Pursuant to section 304 (b)(1)(A) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the NMFS Assistant Administrator has determined that this final

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

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 27, 2011

To view posted comments during the comment period, enter “NOAA-NMFS-2010-0028” in the keyword search and click on “search.” … Act).

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2022 Harvest Specifications for Pacific Whiting, and 2022 Pacific Whiting Tribal Allocation

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 13, 2022

Classification NMFS notes that the public comment period for this proposed rule is 15 days. … In making its final determination, NMFS will take into account the complete record, including comments received during the comment period.

Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals on the Pribilof Islands; Correction

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 20, 2020

Moreover, the public was already provided with notice and opportunity to comment during the public comment period for the proposed rule, which began on August 14, 2018, and ended on September 13, 2018, … and during the public comment period for the 2019 Final SEIS for Management of the Subsistence Harvest of Northern Fur Seals on St.