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Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; Reopening of the Commercial Sector for Vermilion Snapper in the South Atlantic

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 26, 2011

Act) by regulations at 50 CFR part 622. … Allowing prior notice and opportunity for public comment on the reopening is unnecessary because the rule establishing the January 1 through June 30 quota has already been subject to notice and comment

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction of the Maryland Offshore Wind Project Offshore of Maryland

Federal Register · Notice · May 2, 2023

Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of US Wind's request for regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals. … 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 Off West Coast States; Highly Migratory Species Fisheries

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 30, 2007

ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. … The regulation is necessary to avoid jeopardizing loggerhead sea turtles, which are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, by clarifying the time period in which the area is to be closed

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Operation and Maintenance of a Liquefied Natural Gas Facility off Massachusetts

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 16, 2010

Within 45 days of the close of the comment period, NMFS must either issue or deny the authorization. … During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS did not receive any comment letters. The Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) submitted comments after the close of the 30-day comment period.

Marine Mammals; File Nos. 16109 and 15575

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 17, 2011

The permit would be valid for a period of five years. Robert Di Giovanni, Jr. … The permit would be valid for a period of five years.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Permitting and Reporting for Private Recreational Tilefish Vessels

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 16, 2020

(Magnuson-Stevens Act). … We reviewed all comments received during this comment period. See Comments and Responses section for more information.

Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting for March 3-4, 2021

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 21, 2021

Due to the condensed nature of the meeting, each individual or group providing written public comments will be limited to one comment per public comment period with no repetition of previous comments … Comments can also be submitted in writing during the public comment period through the webinar. Comments will be read into the record, transcribed, and become part of the meeting record.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental To Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Marine Site Characterization Surveys Off of Coastal Virginia

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 8, 2020

During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS received comment letters from the Marine Mammal Commission (Commission) and the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) who submitted comments on behalf of … Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ) requires that each Federal agency insure that any action it authorizes, funds, or carries

Enhanced Document Requirements To Support Use of the Dolphin Safe Label on Tuna Products

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 9, 2013

In this final rule, NMFS identifies a period of education and outreach, responds to public and government comments, and makes technical modifications. … Response to Public Comments NMFS received seventy-one comments during the 30-day comment period, of which 64 supported the action, four opposed the action, two supported the action in a limited fashion

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Extension of Commercial Trip Limits for Gulf of Mexico Grouper Fishery

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 17, 2005

Under section 305(c)(3)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, NMFS may extend the effectiveness of an emergency rule for one additional period of 180 days, provided the public has had an opportunity to comment … This emergency rule is exempt from the procedures of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because the rule is issued without opportunity for prior notice and opportunity for public comment.

Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions to Fishing Activities

Federal Register · Rule · May 18, 2000

ACTION: Temporary rule; request for comments. … 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.

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.

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

Federal Register · Notice · May 23, 2012

If approved, the EFP would authorize the take of approximately 1,600 red snapper during the five-month period. … A report on the research would be due at the end of the collection period, to be submitted to NMFS and reviewed by the Council.

Golden Crab Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States; Initial Regulations; Snapper-Grouper Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States; Revision of Definition

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 11, 1996

The public comment period on the proposed rule would not be less than 15 days. … NMFS, in making that determination with respect to the remaining provisions of the FMP, will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period.

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.

Notice of Availability of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group Draft Restoration Plan 2 and Environmental Assessment: Fish, Sea Turtles, Marine Mammals, and Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities

Federal Register · Notice · May 15, 2019

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and a Consent Decree with BP Exploration & Production Inc. … After the public comment period ends, the Open Ocean TIG will consider and address the comments received before issuing a Final RP/EA.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Gag, Red Grouper, and Black Grouper Management Measures

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 26, 2000

ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. … Comments also may be sent via fax to 727-570-5583. Comments will not be accepted if submitted via e-mail or Internet.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region; Amendment 49

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 26, 2023

Act). … Comments and Reponses NMFS received three comments from the public during the comment period on the notice of availability and the proposed rule for Amendment 49.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery Off the South Atlantic States; Emergency Rule To Delay Effectiveness of the Snapper-Grouper Area Closure

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 9, 2010

Instructions: No comments will be posted for public viewing until after the comment period has closed. … The rule may be extended for a period of not more than 186 days as described under section 305(c)(3)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

Evaluation of State Coastal Management Programs and National Estuarine Research Reserves

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 11, 2017

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 312 of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) requires NOAA to conduct periodic evaluations of federally approved state and territorial coastal programs. … Specific information on the periodic evaluation of the state and territorial coastal program that is the subject of this notice is detailed below as follows: U.S.