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Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery off the Atlantic States

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 3, 2003

In the preamble to the final rule, NMFS will address all comments received on the FMP or on this proposed rule that are received during their respective comment periods. … In making that determination, NMFS will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Notice of 90-Day Finding on a Petition to List the Three Ice Seal Species as a Threatened or Endangered Species

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 4, 2008

Therefore, we are opening a 60-day public comment period to solicit comments, suggestions, and information from the public, government agencies, the scientific community, industry, and any other interested … We will base our findings on a review of the best scientific and commercial information available, including all information received during the public comment period.

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

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 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.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Scup Fishery; 2026 Scup Winter I Commercial Quota Harvested

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 16, 2026

The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA, finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to waive prior notice and the opportunity for public comment because it would be contrary to the public … Blankinship, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2026-05073 Filed 3-12-26; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P

Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Closure

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 22, 2009

For the reasons set forth below, notice and comment procedures are impracticable and contrary to the public interest. … Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E9-30389 Filed 12-21-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S

Notice of Availability for a Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment for Potential Slant Test Well Project in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 14, 2014

Under the National Environmental Policy Act, a draft EA was completed by MBNMS and public comments were received for a period of 30 days between June 25, 2014 and July 25, 2014. … Following public comment, the EA was finalized and a FONSI was prepared in October 2014. The public comments received can be found in the Appendix of the EA.

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region; Amendment 36

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 18, 2017

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. … Act, and other applicable law, subject to further consideration after public comment.

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.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; Framework Adjustment 2 and Specifications

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 2, 2013

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. … (d) Seasonal sub-ACL periods. The sub-ACL for each herring management area may be divided into seasonal periods by month.

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

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 10, 2017

and the Northern Pacific Halibut Act. … The Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA, (AA), finds good cause to waive the requirement to provide prior notice and opportunity for public comment pursuant to the authority set forth at

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Amendment 58 to Revise the Chinook Salmon Savings Areas

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 21, 1999

Regulations appearing at 50 CFR part 679 issued under authority of the Magnuson- [[Page 71391]] Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) implement the FMP. … Comments received after that date, but before the end of the comment period for this proposed rule, will not be considered in the approval-disapproval decision of the amendment, but will be considered

Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 13, 2026

This notice was previously posted for public comment, but since the PEPD document was not available during the comment period, we are reopening the related documents for public comment with this notice … , or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS.

Notice of Availability of a Draft Management Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary; Request for Public Comment

Federal Register · Notice · May 12, 2026

Following the close of the public comment period and the satisfaction of consultation requirements under any applicable natural and cultural resource statutes, NOAA will finalize the EA and determine if … Fishery Conservation and Management Act; National Historic Preservation Act; Coastal Zone Management Act; and Executive Order 13175 on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments.

Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 18, 2016

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public comment periods will be provided throughout the agenda. The order in which agenda items are addressed may change. … Written comments must be received by July 29, 2016. Oral testimony may be provided during designated periods during the meeting at the host sites or by teleconference.

Notice of Availability of Draft Stock Assessment Reports

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 28, 2005

NMFS solicits public comments on draft 2005 SARs. DATES: Comments must be received by September 26, 2005. … Although the 2000/2001 estimate is incomplete because whales continued to migrate after the normal migration period ended in 2001, the 2001/2002 effort observed a more normal migration period and still

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; 2013 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 19, 2013

and to achieve domestic management objectives under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). … Below, NMFS summarizes and responds to all comments made specifically on the proposed rule during the comment period.

Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 6

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 14, 1998

All comments received on Amendment 6 or on this proposed rule during their respective comment periods will be addressed in the preamble to the final rule. … In making that final determination, NMFS will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Addition of Akutan to List of Eligible Communities

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 12, 1996

Response to Comments A 30-day public comment period on the proposed rule ended on June 13, 1996. … Three letters of comment supporting the proposed rule, and one letter of general comment were received during the comment period. These four comments are summarized and responded to below.