80 FR 60807 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 195 (October 8, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 195 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 60807-60808] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-25676] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 141021887-5172-02] RIN 0648-XE224 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; reallocation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of the 2015 Atka mackerel incidental catch allowance (ICA) for the Bering Sea subarea and Eastern Aleutian district (BS/EAI) to the Amendment 80 cooperative allocations in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to allow the 2015 total allowable catch of Atka mackerel in the BSAI to be fully harvested. DATES: Effective 12 hrs Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 5, 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 Atka mackerel ICA for the BS/EAI is 1,000 metric tons (mt) and 2015 Atka mackerel total allowable catch allocated to the Amendment 80 cooperatives is 20,696 mt as established by the final 2015 and 2016 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (80 FR 11919, March 5, 2015). The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined that 700 mt of the Atka mackerel ICA for the BS/EAI will not be harvested. Therefore, in accordance with Sec. 679.91(f), NMFS reallocates 700 mt of Atka mackerel from the BS/EAI ICA to the Amendment 80 cooperatives in the BSAI. In accordance with Sec. 679.91(f), NMFS will reissue cooperative quota permits for the reallocated Atka mackerel following the procedures set forth in Sec. 679.91(f)(3). The harvest specifications for Atka mackerel included in the harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (80 FR 11919, March 5, 2015) are revised as follows: 300 mt of Atka mackerel for the BS/EAI ICA and 21,395 mt of Atka mackerel for the Amendment 80 cooperative allocations in the BS/EAI. Table 6 is revised and republished in its entirety as follows: [[Page 60808]] Table 6--Final 2015 Seasonal and Spatial Allowances, Gear Shares, CDQ Reserve, Incidental Catch Allowance, and Amendment 80 Allocations of the BSAI Atka Mackerel TAC [Amounts are in metric tons] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015 Allocation by area ----------------------------------------------------------- Sector 1 Season 2 3 4 Eastern Aleutian District/Bering Central Aleutian Western Aleutian Sea District 5 District ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAC............................. n/a............... 27,000 17,000 10,500 CDQ reserve..................... Total............. 2,889 1,819 1,124 A................. 1,445 910 562 Critical Habitat.. n/a 546 337 B................. 1,445 910 562 Critical Habitat.. n/a 546 337 ICA............................. Total............. 300 75 40 Jig 6........................... Total............. 116 0 0 BSAI trawl limited access....... Total............. 2,301 1,511 0 A................. 1,150 755 0 Critical Habitat.. n/a 453 0 B................. 1,150 755 0 Critical Habitat.. n/a 453 0 Amendment 80 sectors............ Total............. 21,395 13,595 9,337 A................. 10,697 6,798 4,668 B................. 10,697 6,798 4,668 Alaska Groundfish Cooperative... Total 6........... 12,030 8,111 5,741 A................. 6,015 4,056 2,871 Critical Habitat.. n/a 2,433 1,722 B................. 6,015 4,056 2,871 Critical Habitat.. n/a 2,433 1,722 Alaska Seafood Cooperative...... Total 6........... 9,365 5,484 3,595 A................. 4,683 2,742 1,798 Critical Habitat.. n/a 1,645 1,079 B................. 4,683 2,742 1,798 Critical Habitat.. n/a 1,645 1,079 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Section 679.20(a)(8)(ii) allocates the Atka mackerel TACs, after subtracting the CDQ reserves, jig gear allocation, and ICAs to the Amendment 80 and BSAI trawl limited access sectors. The allocation of the ITAC for Atka mackerel to the Amendment 80 and BSAI trawl limited access sectors is established in Table 33 to part 679 and Sec. 679.91. The CDQ reserve is 10.7 percent of the TAC for use by CDQ participants (see Sec. Sec. 679.20(b)(1)(ii)(C) and 679.31). \2\ Regulations at Sec. Sec. 679.20(a)(8)(ii)(A) and 679.22(a) establish temporal and spatial limitations for the Atka mackerel fishery. \3\ The seasonal allowances of Atka mackerel are 50 percent in the A season and 50 percent in the B season. \4\ Section 679.23(e)(3) authorizes directed fishing for Atka mackerel with trawl gear during the A season from January 20 to June 10 and the B season from June 10 to December 31. \5\ Section 679.20(a)(8)(ii)(C)(1)(i) limits no more than 60 percent of the annual TACs in Areas 542 and 543 to be caught inside of critical habitat; (a)(ii)(C)(1)(ii) equally divides the annual TACs between the A and B seasons as defined at Sec. 679.23(e)(3); and (a)(8)(ii)(C)(2) requires the TAC in Area 543 shall be no more than 65 percent of ABC. \6\ Section 679.20(a)(8)(i) requires that up to 2 percent of the Eastern Aleutian District and the Bering Sea subarea TAC be allocated to jig gear after subtracting the CDQ reserve and ICA. The amount of this allocation is 0.5 percent. The jig gear allocation is not apportioned by season. Note: Seasonal or sector apportionments may not total precisely due to rounding. This will enhance the socioeconomic well-being of harvesters dependent upon Atka mackerel in this area. The Regional Administrator considered the following factors in reaching this decision: (1) The current catch of Atka mackerel ICA in the BS/EAI, (2) the harvest capacity and stated intent on future harvesting patterns of the Amendment 80 cooperatives that participate in this BS/EAI fishery. 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 reallocation of Atka mackerel from the BS/EAI ICA to the Amendment 80 cooperatives in the BSAI. Since the fishery is currently open, it is important to immediately inform the industry as to the revised allocations. Immediate notification is necessary to allow for the orderly conduct and efficient operation of this fishery, to allow the industry to plan for the fishing season, and to avoid potential disruption to the fishing fleet as well as processors. 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. 679.91 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: October 5, 2015 Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015-25676 Filed 10-5-15; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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[FR Doc. 2015–25575 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am] (BS/EAI) to the Amendment 80 catch allocated to the Amendment 80
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P cooperative allocations in the Bering cooperatives is 20,696 mt as established
Sea and Aleutian Islands management by the final 2015 and 2016 harvest
area (BSAI). This action is necessary to specifications for groundfish in the
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE allow the 2015 total allowable catch of BSAI (80 FR 11919, March 5, 2015).
Atka mackerel in the BSAI to be fully
The Administrator, Alaska Region,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric harvested.
NMFS, has determined that 700 mt of
Administration DATES: Effective 12 hrs Alaska local time
the Atka mackerel ICA for the BS/EAI
(A.l.t.), October 5, 2015 through 2400 will not be harvested. Therefore, in
50 CFR Part 679 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2015.
accordance with § 679.91(f), NMFS
[Docket No. 141021887–5172–02] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: reallocates 700 mt of Atka mackerel
Steve Whitney, 907–586–7228. from the BS/EAI ICA to the Amendment
RIN 0648–XE224
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS 80 cooperatives in the BSAI. In
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic manages the groundfish fishery in the accordance with § 679.91(f), NMFS will
Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Atka BSAI according to the Fishery reissue cooperative quota permits for
Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Management Plan for Groundfish of the the reallocated Atka mackerel following
Aleutian Islands Management Area Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands the procedures set forth in § 679.91(f)(3).
Management Area (FMP) prepared by
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries the North Pacific Fishery Management The harvest specifications for Atka
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Council under authority of the mackerel included in the harvest
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Magnuson-Stevens Fishery specifications for groundfish in the
Commerce. Conservation and Management Act. BSAI (80 FR 11919, March 5, 2015) are
ACTION: Temporary rule; reallocation. Regulations governing fishing by U.S. revised as follows: 300 mt of Atka
vessels in accordance with the FMP mackerel for the BS/EAI ICA and 21,395
SUMMARY: NMFS is reallocating the appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600 mt of Atka mackerel for the Amendment
projected unused amount of the 2015 and 50 CFR part 679. 80 cooperative allocations in the BS/
Atka mackerel incidental catch The 2015 Atka mackerel ICA for the EAI. Table 6 is revised and republished
allowance (ICA) for the Bering Sea BS/EAI is 1,000 metric tons (mt) and in its entirety as follows:
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TABLE 6—FINAL 2015 SEASONAL AND SPATIAL ALLOWANCES, GEAR SHARES, CDQ RESERVE, INCIDENTAL CATCH
ALLOWANCE, AND AMENDMENT 80 ALLOCATIONS OF THE BSAI ATKA MACKEREL TAC
[Amounts are in metric tons]
2015 Allocation by area
Sector 1 Season 2 3 4 Eastern Aleutian Central Aleutian Western Aleutian
District/Bering Sea District 5 District
TAC ..................................................... n/a ....................................................... 27,000 17,000 10,500
CDQ reserve ....................................... Total .................................................... 2,889 1,819 1,124
A ......................................................... 1,445 910 562
Critical Habitat .................................... n/a 546 337
B ......................................................... 1,445 910 562
Critical Habitat .................................... n/a 546 337
ICA ...................................................... Total .................................................... 300 75 40
Jig 6 ..................................................... Total .................................................... 116 0 0
BSAI trawl limited access ................... Total .................................................... 2,301 1,511 0
A ......................................................... 1,150 755 0
Critical Habitat .................................... n/a 453 0
B ......................................................... 1,150 755 0
Critical Habitat .................................... n/a 453 0
Amendment 80 sectors ....................... Total .................................................... 21,395 13,595 9,337
A ......................................................... 10,697 6,798 4,668
B ......................................................... 10,697 6,798 4,668
Alaska Groundfish Cooperative .......... Total 6 .................................................. 12,030 8,111 5,741
A ......................................................... 6,015 4,056 2,871
Critical Habitat .................................... n/a 2,433 1,722
B ......................................................... 6,015 4,056 2,871
Critical Habitat .................................... n/a 2,433 1,722
Alaska Seafood Cooperative .............. Total 6 .................................................. 9,365 5,484 3,595
A ......................................................... 4,683 2,742 1,798
Critical Habitat .................................... n/a 1,645 1,079
B ......................................................... 4,683 2,742 1,798
Critical Habitat .................................... n/a 1,645 1,079
1 Section 679.20(a)(8)(ii) allocates the Atka mackerel TACs, after subtracting the CDQ reserves, jig gear allocation, and ICAs to the Amend-
ment 80 and BSAI trawl limited access sectors. The allocation of the ITAC for Atka mackerel to the Amendment 80 and BSAI trawl limited ac-
cess sectors is established in Table 33 to part 679 and § 679.91. The CDQ reserve is 10.7 percent of the TAC for use by CDQ participants (see
§§ 679.20(b)(1)(ii)(C) and 679.31).
2 Regulations at §§ 679.20(a)(8)(ii)(A) and 679.22(a) establish temporal and spatial limitations for the Atka mackerel fishery.
3 The seasonal allowances of Atka mackerel are 50 percent in the A season and 50 percent in the B season.
4 Section 679.23(e)(3) authorizes directed fishing for Atka mackerel with trawl gear during the A season from January 20 to June 10 and the B
season from June 10 to December 31.
5 Section 679.20(a)(8)(ii)(C)(1)(i) limits no more than 60 percent of the annual TACs in Areas 542 and 543 to be caught inside of critical habi-
tat; (a)(ii)(C)(1)(ii) equally divides the annual TACs between the A and B seasons as defined at § 679.23(e)(3); and (a)(8)(ii)(C)(2) requires the
TAC in Area 543 shall be no more than 65 percent of ABC.
6 Section 679.20(a)(8)(i) requires that up to 2 percent of the Eastern Aleutian District and the Bering Sea subarea TAC be allocated to jig gear
after subtracting the CDQ reserve and ICA. The amount of this allocation is 0.5 percent. The jig gear allocation is not apportioned by season.
Note: Seasonal or sector apportionments may not total precisely due to rounding.
This will enhance the socioeconomic interest. This requirement is The AA also finds good cause to
well-being of harvesters dependent impracticable and contrary to the public waive the 30-day delay in the effective
upon Atka mackerel in this area. The interest as it would prevent NMFS from date of this action under 5 U.S.C.
Regional Administrator considered the responding to the most recent fisheries 553(d)(3). This finding is based upon
following factors in reaching this data in a timely fashion and would the reasons provided above for waiver of
decision: (1) The current catch of Atka delay the reallocation of Atka mackerel prior notice and opportunity for public
mackerel ICA in the BS/EAI, (2) the from the BS/EAI ICA to the Amendment comment.
harvest capacity and stated intent on 80 cooperatives in the BSAI. Since the
future harvesting patterns of the This action is required by § 679.91
fishery is currently open, it is important and is exempt from review under
Amendment 80 cooperatives that
to immediately inform the industry as to Executive Order 12866.
participate in this BS/EAI fishery.
the revised allocations. Immediate
Classification Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
notification is necessary to allow for the
This action responds to the best orderly conduct and efficient operation Dated: October 5, 2015
available information recently obtained of this fishery, to allow the industry to Emily H. Menashes,
from the fishery. The Assistant plan for the fishing season, and to avoid Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA potential disruption to the fishing fleet Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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(AA), finds good cause to waive the as well as processors. NMFS was unable [FR Doc. 2015–25676 Filed 10–5–15; 4:15 pm]
requirement to provide prior notice and to publish a notice providing time for BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
opportunity for public comment public comment because the most
pursuant to the authority set forth at 5 recent, relevant data only became
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such requirement is available as of September 25, 2015.
impracticable and contrary to the public
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| 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; reallocation. | |
| Dates | Effective 12 hrs Alaska local time (A.l.t.), October 5, 2015 through 2400 hrs, A.l.t., December 31, 2015. | |
| Contact | Steve Whitney, 907-586-7228. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 60807 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-XE22 |
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