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Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Atlantic Shark Fisheries; Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs)

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 24, 1998

If granted, these EFPs would authorize, over a period of 1 year, collections for public display of a limited number of sharks from the large coastal and prohibited species groups from Federal waters in … Issuance of an EFP is necessary because possession of sand tiger sharks is prohibited and because the commercial fishery for large coastal sharks is closed for extended periods.

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Habitat Conservation Plan

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 11, 2008

DATES: Written comments on the draft HCP, Implementation Agreement and DEIS will be accepted for a period of 60 days, ending at 5 p.m. Pacific Time on May 27, 2008. … That document also announced a public scoping period during which interested parties were invited to provide written comments expressing their issues or concerns relating to the proposal and to attend

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Recreational Management Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Fishing Year 2018

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 11, 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. … Sea Bass FMP, other provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other applicable law, subject to further consideration after public comment.

Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Regulations for the Designation of Experimental Populations Under the Endangered Species Act

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 3, 2015

Click the “Comment Now!” icon, complete the required fields. 3. Enter or attach your comments. … 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.

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

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 30, 2021

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before January 14, 2022. … • 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.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Tilefish Fishery Management Plan; Regulatory Amendment, Corrections, and Clarifications

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 28, 2013

docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2012-0247, click the “Comment Now!” icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. • Mail: Submit written comments to John K. … 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.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2024 and 2025 Summer Flounder and Scup, and 2024 Black Sea Bass Recreational Management Measures

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 23, 2024

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. … NMFS finds that a 15-day comment period for this action provides a reasonable opportunity for public participation in this action pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act section 553(c) (5 U.S.C. 553

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 20, 2010

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. … Affording prior notice and opportunity for public comment to implement these retention limits is impracticable as it would preclude NMFS from acting promptly to allow harvest of BFT that are available

Central Title and Lien Registry for Limited Access Permits

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 6, 1997

The Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996 (SFA) is Public Law 104-297. The SFA amended the Magnuson-Stevens Act. … If we should adopt this alternative, what should the periodic renewal period be? 15. How should the Registry handle registering Lien releases?

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Final Rule To Revise Atlantic Shark Fishery Closure Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 9, 2018

A 30-day public comment period closed on March 26, 2018. … Response to Comments During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS held one webinar and presented information about the proposed rule at the HMS Advisory Panel meeting.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 25, 2000

Over the last several years, NMFS has received comments from Angling category fishermen that the implementation of an increased daily retention limit over a date-certain period is preferable to a longer … In 2000, as in 1999, NMFS increased the daily retention limit for two date-certain time periods, and comments from Angling category participants have been positive.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inshore/ Offshore Allocations of Pollock and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 29, 1998

NMFS, in making that determination, will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period. … (i) Effective time period.

Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 19, 2016

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. … Following the proposed rule comment period, NMFS will review public comments and comments from the states, and issue a final rule.

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

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 24, 2016

Comment and Response On May 26, 2016, NMFS published a proposed rule for this action and solicited public comments (81 FR 33454), with a public comment period that ended on June 10, 2016. … NMFS received one comment letter—explained below—during the comment period. After consideration of the public comment, no changes were made from the proposed rule.

Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Amendment 12

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 3, 1997

Public comments on the proposed rule must be received by the end of the comment period on the amendments, April 28, 1997, to be considered in the approval/disapproval decision on the amendments. … NMFS, in making that determination, will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period.

Limited Access Management of Federal Fisheries In and Off of Alaska

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Jun 3, 1994

The Secretary, in making final determinations, will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period. Provisions Contained in the Council's Motions 1. … NMFS particularly requests public comment on the effect of this qualifying period on the objectives of the moratorium. 4.

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 22, 2003

As part of this meeting, a public comment period will be held regarding Snapper Grouper Amendment 13A addressing the Oculina Experimental Closed Area. There will also be a full Council Session. … Following the public comment period, the Council will receive a summary report on recent changes and an overview of the final version of Amendment 13A, review the proposed rule and take action to approve

Availability of Grants Funds for Fiscal Year 2006; Reopening of Application Deadline

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 24, 2005

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

Deep Seabed Mining: Revisions to Regulations for Exploration License and Commercial Recovery Permit Applications

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 7, 2025

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. … A license is issued for a period of ten years.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Proposed 2005, 2006, and 2007 Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surfclams, Ocean Quahogs, and Maine Mahogany Ocean Quahogs

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 18, 2004

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the proposed specifications should be sent to: • Email /mailbox address: The mailbox address for providing email comments is 0648AR52@noaa.gov. … Comments on this proposed rule may be submitted via email.