80 FR 59075 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; “Other Rockfish” in the Central and Western Regulatory Areas of the Gulf of Alaska
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 190 (October 1, 2015)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 190 (October 1, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-24947 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 190 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 59075-59076] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-24947] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 140918791-4999-02] RIN 0648-XE213 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; ``Other Rockfish'' in the Central and Western Regulatory Areas of the Gulf of Alaska AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting retention of ``other rockfish'' in the Central and Western Regulatory Areas of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary because the 2015 total allowable catch of ``other rockfish'' in the Central and Western Regulatory Areas of the GOA will be reached. DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), September 30, 2015, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh Keaton, 907-586-7228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the GOA exclusive economic zone according to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of [[Page 59076]] Alaska (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 total allowable catch (TAC) of ``other rockfish'' in the Central and Western Regulatory Areas of the GOA is 1,031 metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2015 and 2016 harvest specifications for groundfish of the GOA (80 FR 10250, February 25, 2015). In accordance with Sec. 679.20(d)(2), the Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 2015 TAC of ``other rockfish'' in the Central and Western Regulatory Areas of the GOA will be reached. Therefore, NMFS is requiring that ``other rockfish'' caught in the Central and Western Regulatory Areas of the GOA be treated as prohibited species in accordance with Sec. 679.21(b). 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 prohibiting the retention of ``other rockfish'' in the Central and Western Regulatory Areas of the GOA. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of September 25, 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. Sec. 679.20 and 679.21 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015-24947 Filed 9-29-15; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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operate a commercial motor vehicle in ■ 50. Amend § 393.17 by revising application has complied’’ in the third
accordance with § 391.41(b) should be paragraph (c)(1) introductory text to sentence and adding in its place the
delayed pending the receipt of read as follows: phrase ‘‘certification that the
additional information or the conduct of application complies’’.
§ 393.17 Lamps and reflectors—
further examination in order for the ■ 57. Amend Appendix F to Subchapter
combinations in driveaway-towaway
medical examiner to make such operation. B of Chapter III—Commercial Zones,
determination, he or she must inform Section 31, Charleston, S.C., by revising
the person examined that the additional * * * * *
(c) * * * paragraph (d) to read as follows:
information must be provided or the (1) When the vehicle is operated in
further examination completed within Appendix F to Subchapter B of Chapter
accordance with the terms of a special III—Commercial Zones
45 days, and that the pending status of permit prohibiting operation during the
the examination will be reported to times when lighted lamps are required, * * * * *
FMCSA. it must have on the rear— Sec. 31 Charleston, S.C.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
■ 46. Amend § 391.45 by revising the ■ 51. Amend § 393.71 by revising (d) All of any municipality any part
introductory text to read as follows. paragraph (n)(1) to read as follows: of which is within the limits of the
§ 391.45 Persons who must be medically § 393.71 Coupling devices and towing
combined areas defined in paragraphs
examined and certified. methods, driveaway-towaway operations. (b) and (c) of this section.
The following persons must be * * * * * * * * * *
medically examined and certified in (n) * * * Issued under authority delegated in 49 CFR
accordance with § 391.43 of this subpart (1) Front axle attachment. The front 1.87 on: September 23, 2015.
as physically qualified to operate a axle of one motor vehicle intended to be T. F. Scott Darling III,
commercial motor vehicle: coupled with another vehicle or parts of Acting Administrator.
* * * * * motor vehicles together to form one [FR Doc. 2015–24635 Filed 9–30–15; 8:45 am]
vehicle shall be attached with U-bolts
■ 47. Amend § 391.47 by removing the BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
meeting the requirements of paragraph
authority citation that follows the (j)(2) of this section.
section and by revising paragraph (f).
* * * * * DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The revision reads as follows.
§ 393.95 [Amended]
§ 391.47 Resolution of conflicts of medical National Oceanic and Atmospheric
evaluation. ■ 52. Amend § 393.95 by removing the Administration
* * * * * authority citation that follows the
(f) Status of driver. Once an section. 50 CFR Part 679
application is submitted to the Director, PART 395—HOURS OF SERVICE OF [Docket No. 140918791–4999–02]
Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle DRIVERS
Safety Standards (MC–PS), the driver RIN 0648–XE213
shall be deemed disqualified until such ■ 53. The authority citation for part 395 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
time as the Director, Office of Carrier, continues to read as follows: Zone Off Alaska; ‘‘Other Rockfish’’ in
Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards Authority: 49 U.S.C. 504, 31133, 31136, the Central and Western Regulatory
(MC–PS) makes a determination, or 31137, and 31502; sec. 113, Pub. L. 103–311, Areas of the Gulf of Alaska
until the Director, Office of Carrier, 108 Stat. 1673, 1676; sec. 229, Pub. L. 106–
Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards 159 (as transferred by sec. 4115 and amended AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
(MC–PS) orders otherwise. by secs. 4130–4132, Pub. L. 109–59, 119 Stat. Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
1144, 1726, 1743, 1744); sec. 4133, Pub. L. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
PART 393—PARTS AND 109–59, 119 Stat. 1144, 1744; sec. 108, Pub.
Commerce.
ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR L. 110–432, 122 Stat. 4860–4866; sec. 32934,
Pub. L. 112–141, 126 Stat. 405, 830; and 49 ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
SAFE OPERATION
CFR 1.87.
SUMMARY: NMFS is prohibiting retention
■ 48. The authority citation for part 393 § 395.1 [Amended] of ‘‘other rockfish’’ in the Central and
continues to read as follows: Western Regulatory Areas of the Gulf of
■ 54. Amend § 395.1 by removing the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31136, 31151, and second paragraph (g)(1)(ii)(C). Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary
31502; sec. 1041(b) of Pub. L. 102–240, 105 because the 2015 total allowable catch
Stat. 1914, 1993 (1991); and 49 CFR 1.87. PART 397—TRANSPORTATION OF of ‘‘other rockfish’’ in the Central and
■ 49. Amend § 393.7 by adding HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; DRIVING Western Regulatory Areas of the GOA
paragraph (b)(15) to read as follows: AND PARKING RULES will be reached.
DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska
§ 393.7 Matter incorporated by reference. ■ 55. The authority citation for part 397 local time (A.l.t.), September 30, 2015,
* * * * * continues to read as follows: through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31,
(b) * * * Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322; 49 CFR 1.87. 2015.
Subpart A also issued under 49 U.S.C. 5103,
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(15) Highway Emergency Signals, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh
31136, 31502, and 49 CFR 1.97. Subparts C,
Fourth Edition, Underwriters D, and E also issued under 49 U.S.C. 5112, Keaton, 907–586–7228.
Laboratories, Inc., UL No. 912, July 30, 5125. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS
1979 (with an amendment dated manages the groundfish fishery in the
November 9, 1981), incorporation by § 397.215 [Amended] GOA exclusive economic zone
reference approved for § 393.95(j). ■ 56. Amend § 397.215(a) by removing according to the Fishery Management
* * * * * the phrase ‘‘certification with the Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of
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Alaska (FMP) prepared by the North Central and Western Regulatory Areas of was unable to publish a notice
Pacific Fishery Management Council the GOA be treated as prohibited providing time for public comment
under authority of the Magnuson- species in accordance with § 679.21(b). because the most recent, relevant data
Stevens Fishery Conservation and only became available as of September
Classification
Management Act. Regulations governing 25, 2015.
fishing by U.S. vessels in accordance This action responds to the best
The AA also finds good cause to
with the FMP appear at subpart H of 50 available information recently obtained
from the fishery. The Assistant waive the 30-day delay in the effective
CFR part 600 and 50 CFR part 679. date of this action under 5 U.S.C.
The 2015 total allowable catch (TAC) Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA
(AA), finds good cause to waive the 553(d)(3). This finding is based upon
of ‘‘other rockfish’’ in the Central and
requirement to provide prior notice and the reasons provided above for waiver of
Western Regulatory Areas of the GOA is
opportunity for public comment prior notice and opportunity for public
1,031 metric tons (mt) as established by
pursuant to the authority set forth at 5 comment.
the final 2015 and 2016 harvest
specifications for groundfish of the GOA U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such requirement is This action is required by §§ 679.20
(80 FR 10250, February 25, 2015). impracticable and contrary to the public and 679.21 and is exempt from review
In accordance with § 679.20(d)(2), the interest. This requirement is under Executive Order 12866.
Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS impracticable and contrary to the public Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
(Regional Administrator), has interest as it would prevent NMFS from
determined that the 2015 TAC of ‘‘other responding to the most recent fisheries Emily H. Menashes,
rockfish’’ in the Central and Western data in a timely fashion and would Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Regulatory Areas of the GOA will be delay prohibiting the retention of ‘‘other Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
reached. Therefore, NMFS is requiring rockfish’’ in the Central and Western [FR Doc. 2015–24947 Filed 9–29–15; 11:15 am]
that ‘‘other rockfish’’ caught in the Regulatory Areas of the GOA. NMFS BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
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| 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 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), September 30, 2015, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2015. | |
| Contact | Josh Keaton, 907-586-7228. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 59075 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XE21 |
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