80 FR 23735 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Greenland Turbot in the Aleutian Islands Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 82 (April 29, 2015)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 82 (April 29, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-09984 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 82 (Wednesday, April 29, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 23735-23736] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-09984] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 141021887-5172-02] RIN 0648-XD920 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Greenland Turbot in the Aleutian Islands Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Greenland turbot in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2015 Greenland turbot initial total allowable catch (ITAC) in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the BSAI. DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), May 1, 2015, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Whitney, 907-586-7228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the BSAI according to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (FMP) prepared by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council under authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Regulations governing fishing by U.S. vessels in accordance with the FMP appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600 and 50 CFR part 679. The 2015 Greenland turbot ITAC in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the BSAI is 170 metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2015 and 2016 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (80 FR 11919, March 5, 2015). The Regional Administrator has determined that the 2015 ITAC for Greenland turbot in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the BSAI is necessary to account for the [[Page 23736]] incidental catch of this species in other anticipated groundfish fisheries for the 2015 fishing year. Therefore, in accordance with Sec. 679.20(d)(1)(i), the Regional Administrator establishes the directed fishing allowance for Greenland turbot in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the BSAI as zero mt. Consequently, in accordance with Sec. 679.20(d)(1)(iii), NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Greenland turbot in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the BSAI. After the effective date of this closure the maximum retainable amounts at Sec. 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time during a trip. Classification This action responds to the best available information recently obtained from the fishery. The 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 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such requirement is impracticable and contrary to the public interest. This requirement is impracticable and contrary to the public interest as it would prevent NMFS from responding to the most recent fisheries data in a timely fashion and would delay the directed fishing closure of Greenland turbot in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the BSAI. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as April 23, 2015. The AA also finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in the effective date of this action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). This finding is based upon the reasons provided above for waiver of prior notice and opportunity for public comment. This action is required by Sec. 679.20 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: April 24, 2015. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015-09984 Filed 4-24-15; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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October 4, 1993). Because this action in the preemption provisions of FFDCA Senate, the U.S. House of
has been exempted from review under section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency Representatives, and the Comptroller
Executive Order 12866, this action is has determined that this action will not General of the United States prior to
not subject to Executive Order 13211, have a substantial direct effect on States publication of the rule in the Federal
entitled ‘‘Actions Concerning or tribal governments, on the Register. This action is not a ‘‘major
Regulations That Significantly Affect relationship between the national rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use’’ (66 government and the States or tribal
FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive governments, or on the distribution of List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180
Order 13045, entitled ‘‘Protection of power and responsibilities among the Environmental protection,
Children from Environmental Health various levels of government or between Administrative practice and procedure,
Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885, the Federal Government and Indian Agricultural commodities, Pesticides
April 23, 1997). This action does not tribes. Thus, the Agency has determined and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping
contain any information collections that Executive Order 13132, entitled requirements.
subject to OMB approval under the ‘‘Federalism’’ (64 FR 43255, August 10,
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 1999) and Executive Order 13175, Dated: April 16, 2015.
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require entitled ‘‘Consultation and Coordination Susan Lewis,
any special considerations under with Indian Tribal Governments’’ (65 FR Director, Registration Division, Office of
Executive Order 12898, entitled 67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply Pesticide Programs.
‘‘Federal Actions to Address to this action. In addition, this action Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is
Environmental Justice in Minority does not impose any enforceable duty or amended as follows:
Populations and Low-Income contain any unfunded mandate as
Populations’’ (59 FR 7629, February 16, described under Title II of the Unfunded PART 180—[AMENDED]
1994). Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C.
Since tolerances and exemptions that 1501 et seq.). ■ 1. The authority citation for part 180
are established on the basis of a petition This action does not involve any continues to read as follows:
under FFDCA section 408(d), such as technical standards that would require
the exemption in this final rule, do not Agency consideration of voluntary Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.
require the issuance of a proposed rule, consensus standards pursuant to section ■ 2. In § 180.920 revise the inert
the requirements of the Regulatory 12(d) of the National Technology ingredient, phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazole-
Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et Transfer and Advancement Act 2-yl)-6-dodecyl-4-methyl- (CAS Reg. No.
seq.), do not apply. (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). 23328–53–2) in the table to read as
This action directly regulates growers, follows:
food processors, food handlers, and food VIII. Congressional Review Act
retailers, not States or tribes, nor does Pursuant to the Congressional Review § 180.920 Inert ingredients used pre-
this action alter the relationships or Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will harvest; exemptions from the requirement
distribution of power and submit a report containing this rule and of a tolerance.
responsibilities established by Congress other required information to the U.S. * * * * *
Inert ingredients Limits Uses
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Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-dodecyl-4-methyl-, (CAS Reg. No. 23328– Not more than 10% by weight of pesticide UV stabilizer.
53–2). formulations.
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[FR Doc. 2015–09740 Filed 4–28–15; 8:45 am] Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Management Plan for Groundfish of the
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ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. Management Area (FMP) prepared by
the North Pacific Fishery Management
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting directed Council under authority of the
fishing for Greenland turbot in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Aleutian Islands subarea of the Bering Conservation and Management Act.
Administration Sea and Aleutian Islands management Regulations governing fishing by U.S.
area (BSAI). This action is necessary to vessels in accordance with the FMP
50 CFR Part 679 prevent exceeding the 2015 Greenland appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600
turbot initial total allowable catch and 50 CFR part 679.
[Docket No. 141021887–5172–02] (ITAC) in the Aleutian Islands subarea The 2015 Greenland turbot ITAC in
RIN 0648–XD920 of the BSAI. the Aleutian Islands subarea of the BSAI
DATES: Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local is 170 metric tons (mt) as established by
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
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time (A.l.t.), May 1, 2015, through 2400 the final 2015 and 2016 harvest
Zone Off Alaska; Greenland Turbot in hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2015.
the Aleutian Islands Subarea of the specifications for groundfish in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BSAI (80 FR 11919, March 5, 2015). The
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
Steve Whitney, 907–586–7228. Regional Administrator has determined
Management Area
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS that the 2015 ITAC for Greenland turbot
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries manages the groundfish fishery in the in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and BSAI according to the Fishery BSAI is necessary to account for the
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incidental catch of this species in other from the fishery. The Assistant The AA also finds good cause to
anticipated groundfish fisheries for the Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA waive the 30-day delay in the effective
2015 fishing year. Therefore, in (AA), finds good cause to waive the date of this action under 5 U.S.C.
accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i), the requirement to provide prior notice and 553(d)(3). This finding is based upon
Regional Administrator establishes the opportunity for public comment the reasons provided above for waiver of
directed fishing allowance for pursuant to the authority set forth at 5 prior notice and opportunity for public
Greenland turbot in the Aleutian Islands U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such requirement is comment.
subarea of the BSAI as zero mt. impracticable and contrary to the public
Consequently, in accordance with This action is required by § 679.20
interest. This requirement is and is exempt from review under
§ 679.20(d)(1)(iii), NMFS is prohibiting impracticable and contrary to the public
directed fishing for Greenland turbot in Executive Order 12866.
interest as it would prevent NMFS from
the Aleutian Islands subarea of the responding to the most recent fisheries Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
BSAI.
After the effective date of this closure data in a timely fashion and would Dated: April 24, 2015.
the maximum retainable amounts at delay the directed fishing closure of Emily H. Menashes,
§ 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time Greenland turbot in the Aleutian Islands Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
during a trip. subarea of the BSAI. NMFS was unable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
to publish a notice providing time for [FR Doc. 2015–09984 Filed 4–24–15; 4:15 pm]
Classification public comment because the most
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This action responds to the best recent, relevant data only became
available information recently obtained available as April 23, 2015.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Temporary rule; closure. | |
| Dates | Effective 1200 hrs, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), May 1, 2015, through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2015. | |
| Contact | Steve Whitney, 907-586-7228. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 23735 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XD92 |
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