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Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 4, 2006

and asking fishermen not to set any additional gear in the DAM zone during the 15-day period. … This determination was submitted for review by the responsible state agencies under section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management Act.

Options for Implementing Vessel Monitoring Systems Requirements for Highly Migratory Species Fisheries

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 17, 1998

These vessels would be required to send automated position reports over the 3-year period covered by this pilot study. … These vessels would be required to send automated position reports over the 3-year period covered by this pilot study.

International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Vessel Register Required Information, International Maritime Organization Numbering Scheme

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 27, 2015

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this proposed rule and supporting documents, including the Regulatory Flexibility Act certification and Regulatory Impact Review, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2015-0129 … Instructions: NMFS may not consider comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Pelagic Longline Fishery; Sea Turtle Protection Measures

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 13, 2000

Tunas Convention Act. … During the same time periods in 1999, 8 vessels made 10 trips to the NED area.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Old Sitka Dock North Dolphins Expansion Project in Sitka, Alaska

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 28, 2021

During the 30-day public comment period, NMFS received no public comment. … If comments are received, a final report addressing NMFS comments must be submitted within 30 days after receipt of comments; and • In the event that personnel involved in the construction activities

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper and Grouper Off the Southern Atlantic States

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 29, 2014

ACTION: Notice of receipt of an application for an exempted fishing permit; request for comments. … DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 29, 2014.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper and Grouper Off the Southern Atlantic States

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 18, 2010

ACTION: Notice of receipt of an application for an exempted fishing permit; request for comments. … DATES: Comments must be received no later than 5 p.m., eastern time, on September 17, 2010.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coral and Coral Reefs Off the Southern Atlantic States; Exempted Fishing Permit

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 30, 2012

DATES: Comments must be received no later than 5 p.m., e.t., on May 30, 2012. … The specimens would be opportunistically collected year-round for a period of 5 years, commencing on July 2, 2012.

Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Sablefish and Pacific Ocean Perch in the Eastern Regulatory Area

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 20, 1995

Comments must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m., A.l.t., November 1, 1995. ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to Ronald J. … Surdi, Acting Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 95-26008 Filed 10-17-95; 1:21 pm] BILLING CODE 3510-22-F

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic States; Amendment 15B; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 30, 2009

All comments received on Amendment 15B or on this proposed rule during their respective comment periods will be addressed in the preamble to the final rule. … of 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; 2020 Harvest Specifications for Pacific Whiting, Cowcod and Shortbelly Rockfish and 2020 Pacific Whiting Tribal Allocation

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 17, 2020

Classification NMFS notes that the public comment period for this proposed rule is 15 days. … This action also announces a public comment period on the EA for shortbelly rockfish.

Small Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Seismic Hazard Investigations in Washington State

Federal Register · Notice · May 21, 2002

Within 45 days of the close of the comment period, NMFS must either issue or deny issuance of the authorization. … Comment 10: Lifeforce has studied behavior and travel patterns of orcas over a 9-year period.

Authorization for Commercial Fisheries Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972; Zero Mortality Rate Goal

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 29, 2004

ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments SUMMARY: The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) was enacted in 1972 with the ideal of eliminating mortality and serious injury of marine mammals … would be taken by a vessel in a 20-day period.

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Monkfish Fishery; Amendment 2 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan; Correction

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 12, 2005

Public comments are being solicited on Amendment 2 and its incorporated documents through the end of the comment period on the NOA (i.e., March 3, 2005). … Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).

Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specific Activities; Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Pile Driving and Removal Activities During Construction of a Cruise Ship Berth, Hoonah, Alaska

Federal Register · Notice · May 1, 2019

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. … All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted online at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/permit/incidental-take-authorizations-under-marine-mammal-protection- act

Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Federal Salmon Regulations for Overfished Species Rebuilding Plans

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 14, 2022

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. … NMFS has determined that a 15-day comment period for this proposed rule is appropriate to allow adequate time for public comment while also allowing for the final rule to be in effect prior to the annual

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction of the Vineyard Northeast Offshore Wind Project Offshore of Massachusetts and Connecticut

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 17, 2024

Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of Vineyard Northeast'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; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 21, 2015

• 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 CPS FMP, other provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management 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 38; 2027-28 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 22, 2026

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. … Public comments are being solicited on the amendment through September 19, 2026, which is the end of the comment period for the NOA.

Financial Assistance for Oyster Disease Research

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · May 16, 1994

All comments submitted to NMFS will be taken into consideration in the technical evaluation of projects. Reviewers will be asked to comment on the following evaluation criteria: 1. … Prior notice and an opportunity for public comment are not required by the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law for this notice concerning grants, benefits, and contracts.