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Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Reallocation of Pacific Sardine

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 14, 2004

Landings in California have been below landings for the same period in 2003. Landings by September 1 in Subarea B south of Pt. … Because prior notice and opportunity for public comment are not required for this action by 5 U.S.C. 553, or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601

Availability of Grants Funds for Fiscal Year 2011

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 3, 2010

Administrative Procedure Act/Regulatory Flexibility Act Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for rules concerning … Because notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) are inapplicable

Evaluation of State Coastal Management Programs and National Estuarine Research Reserves

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 11, 2016

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sections 312 and 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) require NOAA to conduct periodic evaluations of federally approved state and territorial coastal programs and … Specific information on the periodic evaluation of the state and territorial coastal programs and reserves that are the subject of this notice are detailed below as follows: Oregon Coastal Management

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Whittier Ferry Terminal Alaska Class Ferry Modification Project

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 31, 2019

During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS received comments from the Marine Mammal Commission; the Commission's recommendations and our responses are provided here. … If comments are received, a final report addressing NMFS comments must be submitted within 30 days after receipt of comments.

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.

Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Revised Limits on Sea Turtle Interactions in the Hawaii Shallow-Set Longline Fishery

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 4, 2012

Comments and Responses On June 11, 2012, NMFS published a proposed rule and request for public comment (77 FR 34334). The comment period for the proposed rule ended on July 11, 2012. … (Magnuson-Stevens Act).

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council); Public Meetings; Correction

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 26, 2011

—The Council will receive public testimony on exempted fishing permits (EFPs),if any; Final Action on the Greater Amberjack Regulatory amendment; and hold an open public comment period regarding any fishery … People wishing to speak before the Council should complete a public comment card prior to the comment period. Committees Tuesday, February 8, 2010 10 a.m.-12 noon & 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 18, 2018

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. … of inseason quota once the repose period ends.

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Waterfront Construction

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 7, 2017

During the 30-day comment period, we received a letter from the Marine Mammal Commission (Commission) and comments from two private citizens. The comments and our responses are described below. … Response: We appreciate the commenter's concern.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Omnibus Framework Adjustment To Modify the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Risk Policy

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 15, 2020

Proposed Rule Comments and Responses We received seven relevant and two non-relevant comments on the proposed rule during the public comment period. … Act and other applicable law.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; Amendment 34

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 30, 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 the final rule. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed Listing Determinations for 82 Reef-Building Coral Species; Proposed Reclassification of Acropora palmata and Acropora cervicornis from Threatened to Endangered

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 7, 2012

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. … Virgin Islands, Florida, Hawaii, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa, during the public comment period.

Marine Mammals; File No. 481-1623-00

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 19, 2001

DATES: Written or telefaxed comments must be received on or before December 19, 2001. … 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.

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fishing Capacity Reduction Program; Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs; Industry Fee System for Fishing Capacity Reduction Loan

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 16, 2005

NMFS mailed ballots to qualifying referendum voters and the voting period opened on May 7, 2004. The voting period closed on June 11, 2004. … Summary of Comments and Responses NMFS received one comment in response to the proposed fee regulations. This comment requested higher fee rates than the ones in NMFS' proposed regulations.

Marine Mammals and Endangered Species; National Marine Fisheries Service File Nos. 764-1703, 1038-1693, and 116-1691; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service File Nos. PRT-068532, PRT-064776, and PRT-062475

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 9, 2003

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. … A permit is requested for a period of five years.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic Longline Management

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 1, 2000

During the comment period on the proposed rule, NMFS received comment on many issues related to the proposed time/area closures. … Comment 28 : The comment period for the DeSoto Canyon area closure alternative is too short.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Sablefish Managed Under the Individual Fishing Quota Program

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 15, 2024

and the Northern Pacific Halibut Act. … This period runs concurrently with the IFQ season for Pacific halibut announced by the IPHC, except the hours are not the same.

Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 3, 2011

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public and public comment periods (on-site) will be scheduled at various times throughout the meeting. … These comment periods will be included in the final agenda published before verbal presentation will be limited to a total time of five (5) minutes. Comments will be recorded.

Caribbean Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 11, 2002

A public comment period for Dolphin/Wahoo FMP will be open from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., on March 26, 2002, to allow the general public and interested persons to provide their comments on the Dolphin/Wahoo Fishery … Caribbean Final Presentation 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Public Comment Period Dolphin/Wahoo FMP/DEIS Discussion and Council Decision on Dolphin/Wahoo Administrative Committee Meeting Queen Conch FMP Schedule

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.