81_FR_35396 81 FR 35290 - Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modifications of the West Coast Commercial Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Actions #1 Through #5

81 FR 35290 - Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modifications of the West Coast Commercial Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Actions #1 Through #5

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 106 (June 2, 2016)

Page Range35290-35292
FR Document2016-13035

NMFS announces five inseason actions in the ocean salmon fisheries. These inseason actions modified the commercial salmon fisheries in the area from Cape Falcon, OR to Point Arena, CA.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 106 (Thursday, June 2, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 106 (Thursday, June 2, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 35290-35292]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13035]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 660

[Docket No. 150316270-5270-01]
RIN 0648-XE520


Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modifications of the West Coast 
Commercial Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Actions #1 Through #5

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Modification of fishing seasons; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: NMFS announces five inseason actions in the ocean salmon 
fisheries. These inseason actions modified the commercial salmon 
fisheries in the area from Cape Falcon, OR to Point Arena, CA.

DATES: The effective dates for the inseason actions are set out in this 
document under the heading Inseason Actions. Comments will be accepted 
through June 17, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2016-0007, 
by any one of the following methods:
     Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2016-0007, click the ``Comment Now!'' icon, 
complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments.
     Mail: William W. Stelle, Jr., Regional Administrator, West 
Coast Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA. 98115-6349.
    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. All comments received are a part of the 
public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on 
www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying 
information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential business 
information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily 
by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous 
comments (enter ``N/A'' in the required fields if you wish to remain 
anonymous).

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Mundy at 206-526-4323.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    In the 2015 annual management measures for ocean salmon fisheries 
(80 FR 25611, May 5, 2015), NMFS announced the commercial and 
recreational fisheries in the area from the U.S./Canada border to the 
U.S./Mexico border, beginning May 1, 2015, and 2016 salmon fisheries 
opening earlier than May 1, 2016. NMFS is authorized to implement 
inseason management actions to modify fishing seasons and quotas as 
necessary to provide fishing opportunity while meeting management 
objectives for the affected species (50 CFR 660.409). Inseason actions 
in the salmon fishery may be taken directly by NMFS (50 CFR 
660.409(a)--Fixed inseason management provisions) or upon consultation 
with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and the 
appropriate State Directors (50 CFR 660.409(b)--Flexible inseason 
management provisions). The state management agencies that participated 
in the consultations described in this document were: California 
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Oregon Department of Fish 
and Wildlife (ODFW).
    Management of the salmon fisheries is generally divided into two 
geographic areas: north of Cape Falcon (U.S./Canada border to Cape 
Falcon, OR) and south of Cape Falcon (Cape Falcon, OR, to the U.S./
Mexico border). The inseason actions reported in this document affected 
fisheries south of Cape Falcon. Within the south of Cape Falcon area, 
the Klamath Management Zone (KMZ) extends from Humbug Mountain, OR, to 
Humboldt South Jetty, CA, and is divided at the Oregon/California 
border into the Oregon KMZ to the north and California KMZ to the 
south. All times mentioned refer to Pacific daylight time.

Inseason Actions

Inseason Action #1

    Description of action: Inseason action #1 modified the commercial 
salmon fishery from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, previously 
scheduled to open March 15, 2016, to remain closed through March 31, 
2016.
    Effective dates: Inseason action #1 took effect on March 15, 2016, 
and remained in effect until superseded by inseason action #4 on April 
1, 2016.
    Reason and authorization for the action: The purpose of this action 
was to conserve fishery impacts on the Klamath River fall Chinook stock 
(KRFC). The Council's Salmon Technical Team (STT) presented stock 
abundance forecasts for 2016. On the basis of these forecasts, the 
Regional Administrator (RA) determined that fisheries south of Cape 
Falcon will be constrained in 2016 to meet conservation objectives 
specified in the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for 
KRFC, as well as ESA consultation standards for California coastal 
Chinook for which KRFC is used as a proxy. Inseason action to modify 
quotas and/or fishing seasons is authorized by 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
    Consultation date and participants: Consultation on inseason action 
#1 occurred on March 10, 2016. Participants in this consultation were 
staff from NMFS, CDFW, and ODFW. Council staff was unavailable to 
participate in the consultation, but was advised of the RA's decision 
after the consultation concluded.

Inseason Action #2

    Description of action: Inseason action #2 modified the commercial 
salmon fishery from Humbug Mountain to the Oregon/California Border 
(Oregon KMZ), previously scheduled to open March 15, 2016, to remain 
closed through March 31, 2016.
    Effective dates: Inseason action #2 took effect on March 15, 2016, 
and remained in effect until superseded by inseason action #4 on April 
1, 2016.
    Reason and authorization for the action: The purpose of this action 
was to conserve fishery impacts on the KRFC. The STT presented stock 
abundance forecasts for 2016. On the basis of these forecasts, the RA 
determined that fisheries south of Cape Falcon will be constrained in 
2016 to meet conservation objectives specified in the FMP for KRFC, as 
well as ESA consultation standards for California coastal Chinook for 
which KRFC is used as a proxy. Inseason action to modify quotas and/or 
fishing seasons is authorized by 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
    Consultation date and participants: Consultation on inseason action 
#2 occurred on March 10, 2016. Participants in this consultation were 
staff from NMFS, CDFW, and ODFW. Council staff was unavailable to 
participate in the consultation, but was advised of the RA's decision 
after the consultation concluded.

Inseason Action #3

    Description of action: Inseason action #3 cancelled the commercial 
salmon fishery from Horse Mountain, CA to Point Arena, CA (Fort Bragg 
management area), previously scheduled to open April 16-30.
    Effective dates: Inseason action #3 took effect on April 16, 2016, 
and remained in effect through April 30, 2016.
    Reason and authorization for the action: The purpose of this action 
was to conserve fishery impacts on the KRFC. The STT presented stock 
abundance forecasts for 2016. On the basis of these forecasts, the RA 
determined that fisheries south of Cape Falcon will be constrained in 
2016 to meet conservation objectives specified in the FMP for KRFC, as 
well as ESA consultation standards for California coastal Chinook for 
which KRFC is used as a proxy. Inseason action to modify quotas and/or 
fishing seasons is authorized by 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
    Consultation date and participants: Consultation on inseason action 
#3 occurred on March 10, 2016. Participants in this consultation were 
staff from NMFS, CDFW, and ODFW. Council staff was unavailable to 
participate in the consultation, but was advised of the RA's decision 
after the consultation concluded.

Inseason Action #4

    Description of action: Inseason action #4 modified the commercial 
salmon fishery from Cape Falcon, OR, to Humbug Mountain, OR, to remain 
closed April 1-7, 2016, and open April 8-30, 2016. Seven days per week. 
All salmon except coho. Chinook minimum size limit of 28 inches total 
length. All vessels fishing in the area must land their fish in the 
state of Oregon. Gear restrictions same as in 2015.
    Effective dates: Inseason action #4 superseded inseason action #1 
on April 1, 2016, and remained in effect through April 30, 2016.
    Reason and authorization for the action: The purpose of this action 
was to conserve fishery impacts on KRFC while allowing access to more 
abundant stocks. Inseason action to modify quotas and/or fishing 
seasons is authorized by 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
    Consultation date and participants: Consultation on inseason action 
#4 occurred on March 13, 2016. Participants in this consultation were 
staff from NMFS, CDFW, and ODFW. Council staff was unavailable to 
participate in the consultation, but was advised of the RA's decision 
after the consultation concluded.

Inseason Action #5

    Description of action: Inseason action #5 modified the commercial 
salmon fishery from Humbug Mountain, OR, to the Oregon/California 
Border (Oregon

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KMZ), to remain closed April 1-7, 2016, and open April 8-30, 2016. 
Seven days per week. All salmon except coho. Chinook minimum size limit 
of 28 inches total length. All vessels fishing in the area must land 
their fish in the state of Oregon. Gear restrictions same as in 2015.
    Effective dates: Inseason action #5 superseded inseason action #2 
on April 1, 2016, and remained in effect through April 30, 2016.
    Reason and authorization for the action: The purpose of this action 
was to conserve fishery impacts on KRFC while allowing access to more 
abundant stocks. Inseason action to modify quotas and/or fishing 
seasons is authorized by 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i).
    Consultation date and participants: Consultation on inseason action 
#5 occurred on March 13, 2016. Participants in this consultation were 
staff from NMFS, CDFW, and ODFW. Council staff was unavailable to 
participate in the consultation, but was advised of the RA's decision 
after the consultation concluded.
    All other restrictions and regulations remain in effect as 
announced for the 2015 ocean salmon fisheries and 2016 salmon fisheries 
opening prior to May 1, 2016 (80 FR 25611, May 5, 2015) and as modified 
by prior inseason actions.
    The RA determined that the best available information indicated 
that Chinook salmon abundance forecasts and expected fishery effort 
supported the above inseason actions recommended by the states of 
Oregon and California. The states manage the fisheries in state waters 
adjacent to the areas of the U.S. exclusive economic zone in accordance 
with these Federal actions. As provided by the inseason notice 
procedures of 50 CFR 660.411, actual notice of the described regulatory 
actions was given, prior to the time the action was effective, by 
telephone hotline numbers 206-526-6667 and 800-662-9825, and by U.S. 
Coast Guard Notice to Mariners broadcasts on Channel 16 VHF-FM and 2182 
kHz.

Classification

    The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA (AA), finds that 
good cause exists for this notification to be issued without affording 
prior notice and opportunity for public comment under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b)(B) because such notification would be impracticable. As 
previously noted, actual notice of the regulatory actions was provided 
to fishers through telephone hotline and radio notification. These 
actions comply with the requirements of the annual management measures 
for ocean salmon fisheries (80 FR 25611, May 5, 2015), the FMP, and 
regulations implementing the FMP, 50 CFR 660.409 and 660.411. Prior 
notice and opportunity for public comment was impracticable because 
NMFS and the state agencies had insufficient time to provide for prior 
notice and the opportunity for public comment between the time Chinook 
salmon catch and effort projections were developed and fisheries 
impacts were calculated, and the time the fishery modifications had to 
be implemented in order to ensure that fisheries are managed based on 
the best available scientific information, ensuring that conservation 
objectives and ESA consultation standards are not exceeded. The AA also 
finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in effectiveness required 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), as a delay in effectiveness of these actions 
would allow fishing at levels inconsistent with the goals of the FMP 
and the current management measures.
    These actions are authorized by 50 CFR 660.409 and 660.411 and are 
exempt from review under Executive Order 12866.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

    Dated: May 27, 2016.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.

[FR Doc. 2016-13035 Filed 6-1-16; 8:45 am]
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35290 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 106 / Thursday, June 2, 2016 / Proposed Rules reduce any potential risks to human Dated: May 16, 2016. ■ b. Alphabetically add the category health and the environment. Therefore, Gina McCarthy, ‘‘Hexabromocyclododecane (This the informational benefits of the action Administrator. category includes only those chemicals will have positive human health and Therefore, it is proposed that 40 CFR covered by the CAS numbers listed environmental impacts on minority chapter I be amended as follows: here)’’ and list ‘‘3194–55–6 (1,2,5,6,9,10- populations, low-income populations, Hexabromocyclododecane)’’ and and children. PART 372—[AMENDED] ‘‘25637–99–4 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 372 (Hexabromocyclododecane)’’ List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 372 continues to read as follows: The additions to read as follows: Environmental protection, Authority: 42 U.S.C. 11023 and 11048. Community right-to-know, Reporting § 372.28 Lower thresholds for chemicals ■ 2. In § 372.28, amend the table in of special concern. and recordkeeping requirements, and Toxic chemicals. paragraph (a)(2) as follows: (a) * * * ■ a. Revise the heading for the second column, and (2) * * * Reporting threshold Category name (in pounds un- less otherwise noted) * * * * * * * Hexabromocyclododecane (This category includes only those chemicals covered by the CAS numbers listed here) ................. 100 3194–55–6 1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane ................................................................................................................... ............................ 25637–99–4 Hexabromocyclododecane ....................................................................................................................................... ............................ * * * * * * * * * * * * (This category includes only those § 372.65 Chemicals and chemical ■ 3. In § 372.65, paragraph (c) is chemicals covered by the CAS numbers categories to which this part applies. amended by adding alphabetically an listed here)’’ to the table to read as * * * * * entry for ‘‘Hexabromocyclododecane follows: (c) * * * Category name Effective date * * * * * * * Hexabromocyclododecane (This category includes only those chemicals covered by the CAS numbers listed here) ................. 1/1/17 3194–55–6 1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane ................................................................................................................... ............................ 25637–99–4 Hexabromocyclododecane ....................................................................................................................................... ............................ * * * * * * * [FR Doc. 2016–12464 Filed 6–1–16; 8:45 am] ACTION: Modification of fishing seasons; complete the required fields, and enter BILLING CODE 6560–50–P request for comments. or attach your comments. • Mail: William W. Stelle, Jr., SUMMARY: NMFS announces five Regional Administrator, West Coast inseason actions in the ocean salmon Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE fisheries. These inseason actions NE., Seattle, WA. 98115–6349. modified the commercial salmon Instructions: Comments sent by any National Oceanic and Atmospheric fisheries in the area from Cape Falcon, Administration other method, to any other address or OR to Point Arena, CA. individual, or received after the end of 50 CFR Part 660 DATES: The effective dates for the the comment period, may not be inseason actions are set out in this considered by NMFS. All comments [Docket No. 150316270–5270–01] document under the heading Inseason received are a part of the public record Actions. Comments will be accepted and will generally be posted for public RIN 0648–XE520 through June 17, 2016. viewing on www.regulations.gov asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Fisheries Off West Coast States; ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, without change. All personal identifying Modifications of the West Coast identified by NOAA–NMFS–2016–0007, information (e.g., name, address, etc.), Commercial Salmon Fisheries; by any one of the following methods: confidential business information, or Inseason Actions #1 Through #5 • Electronic Submissions: Submit all otherwise sensitive information electronic public comments via the submitted voluntarily by the sender will AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to be publicly accessible. NMFS will Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and www.regulations.gov/ accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/ Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), #!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2016- A’’ in the required fields if you wish to Commerce. 0007, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, remain anonymous). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Jun 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\02JNP1.SGM 02JNP1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 106 / Thursday, June 2, 2016 / Proposed Rules 35291 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Klamath River fall Chinook stock management area), previously Peggy Mundy at 206–526–4323. (KRFC). The Council’s Salmon scheduled to open April 16–30. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Technical Team (STT) presented stock Effective dates: Inseason action #3 abundance forecasts for 2016. On the took effect on April 16, 2016, and Background basis of these forecasts, the Regional remained in effect through April 30, In the 2015 annual management Administrator (RA) determined that 2016. measures for ocean salmon fisheries (80 fisheries south of Cape Falcon will be Reason and authorization for the FR 25611, May 5, 2015), NMFS constrained in 2016 to meet action: The purpose of this action was announced the commercial and conservation objectives specified in the to conserve fishery impacts on the recreational fisheries in the area from Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery KRFC. The STT presented stock the U.S./Canada border to the U.S./ Management Plan (FMP) for KRFC, as abundance forecasts for 2016. On the Mexico border, beginning May 1, 2015, well as ESA consultation standards for basis of these forecasts, the RA and 2016 salmon fisheries opening California coastal Chinook for which determined that fisheries south of Cape earlier than May 1, 2016. NMFS is KRFC is used as a proxy. Inseason Falcon will be constrained in 2016 to authorized to implement inseason action to modify quotas and/or fishing meet conservation objectives specified management actions to modify fishing seasons is authorized by 50 CFR in the FMP for KRFC, as well as ESA seasons and quotas as necessary to 660.409(b)(1)(i). consultation standards for California provide fishing opportunity while Consultation date and participants: coastal Chinook for which KRFC is used meeting management objectives for the Consultation on inseason action #1 as a proxy. Inseason action to modify affected species (50 CFR 660.409). occurred on March 10, 2016. quotas and/or fishing seasons is Inseason actions in the salmon fishery Participants in this consultation were authorized by 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i). may be taken directly by NMFS (50 CFR staff from NMFS, CDFW, and ODFW. Consultation date and participants: 660.409(a)—Fixed inseason Council staff was unavailable to Consultation on inseason action #3 management provisions) or upon participate in the consultation, but was occurred on March 10, 2016. consultation with the Pacific Fishery advised of the RA’s decision after the Participants in this consultation were Management Council (Council) and the consultation concluded. staff from NMFS, CDFW, and ODFW. appropriate State Directors (50 CFR Council staff was unavailable to Inseason Action #2 participate in the consultation, but was 660.409(b)—Flexible inseason management provisions). The state Description of action: Inseason action advised of the RA’s decision after the management agencies that participated #2 modified the commercial salmon consultation concluded. in the consultations described in this fishery from Humbug Mountain to the Oregon/California Border (Oregon Inseason Action #4 document were: California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and KMZ), previously scheduled to open Description of action: Inseason action Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife March 15, 2016, to remain closed #4 modified the commercial salmon (ODFW). through March 31, 2016. fishery from Cape Falcon, OR, to Management of the salmon fisheries is Effective dates: Inseason action #2 Humbug Mountain, OR, to remain generally divided into two geographic took effect on March 15, 2016, and closed April 1–7, 2016, and open April areas: north of Cape Falcon (U.S./ remained in effect until superseded by 8–30, 2016. Seven days per week. All Canada border to Cape Falcon, OR) and inseason action #4 on April 1, 2016. salmon except coho. Chinook minimum Reason and authorization for the size limit of 28 inches total length. All south of Cape Falcon (Cape Falcon, OR, action: The purpose of this action was vessels fishing in the area must land to the U.S./Mexico border). The to conserve fishery impacts on the their fish in the state of Oregon. Gear inseason actions reported in this KRFC. The STT presented stock restrictions same as in 2015. document affected fisheries south of abundance forecasts for 2016. On the Effective dates: Inseason action #4 Cape Falcon. Within the south of Cape basis of these forecasts, the RA superseded inseason action #1 on April Falcon area, the Klamath Management determined that fisheries south of Cape 1, 2016, and remained in effect through Zone (KMZ) extends from Humbug Falcon will be constrained in 2016 to April 30, 2016. Mountain, OR, to Humboldt South Jetty, meet conservation objectives specified Reason and authorization for the CA, and is divided at the Oregon/ in the FMP for KRFC, as well as ESA action: The purpose of this action was California border into the Oregon KMZ consultation standards for California to conserve fishery impacts on KRFC to the north and California KMZ to the coastal Chinook for which KRFC is used while allowing access to more abundant south. All times mentioned refer to as a proxy. Inseason action to modify stocks. Inseason action to modify quotas Pacific daylight time. quotas and/or fishing seasons is and/or fishing seasons is authorized by Inseason Actions authorized by 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i). 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i). Consultation date and participants: Consultation date and participants: Inseason Action #1 Consultation on inseason action #2 Consultation on inseason action #4 Description of action: Inseason action occurred on March 10, 2016. occurred on March 13, 2016. #1 modified the commercial salmon Participants in this consultation were Participants in this consultation were fishery from Cape Falcon to Humbug staff from NMFS, CDFW, and ODFW. staff from NMFS, CDFW, and ODFW. Mountain, previously scheduled to open Council staff was unavailable to Council staff was unavailable to asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS March 15, 2016, to remain closed participate in the consultation, but was participate in the consultation, but was through March 31, 2016. advised of the RA’s decision after the advised of the RA’s decision after the Effective dates: Inseason action #1 consultation concluded. consultation concluded. took effect on March 15, 2016, and remained in effect until superseded by Inseason Action #3 Inseason Action #5 inseason action #4 on April 1, 2016. Description of action: Inseason action Description of action: Inseason action Reason and authorization for the #3 cancelled the commercial salmon #5 modified the commercial salmon action: The purpose of this action was fishery from Horse Mountain, CA to fishery from Humbug Mountain, OR, to to conserve fishery impacts on the Point Arena, CA (Fort Bragg the Oregon/California Border (Oregon VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Jun 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\02JNP1.SGM 02JNP1

35292 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 106 / Thursday, June 2, 2016 / Proposed Rules KMZ), to remain closed April 1–7, 2016, Chinook salmon abundance forecasts Prior notice and opportunity for public and open April 8–30, 2016. Seven days and expected fishery effort supported comment was impracticable because per week. All salmon except coho. the above inseason actions NMFS and the state agencies had Chinook minimum size limit of 28 recommended by the states of Oregon insufficient time to provide for prior inches total length. All vessels fishing in and California. The states manage the notice and the opportunity for public the area must land their fish in the state fisheries in state waters adjacent to the comment between the time Chinook of Oregon. Gear restrictions same as in areas of the U.S. exclusive economic salmon catch and effort projections were 2015. zone in accordance with these Federal developed and fisheries impacts were Effective dates: Inseason action #5 actions. As provided by the inseason calculated, and the time the fishery superseded inseason action #2 on April notice procedures of 50 CFR 660.411, modifications had to be implemented in 1, 2016, and remained in effect through actual notice of the described regulatory order to ensure that fisheries are April 30, 2016. actions was given, prior to the time the managed based on the best available Reason and authorization for the action was effective, by telephone scientific information, ensuring that action: The purpose of this action was hotline numbers 206–526–6667 and conservation objectives and ESA to conserve fishery impacts on KRFC 800–662–9825, and by U.S. Coast Guard consultation standards are not while allowing access to more abundant Notice to Mariners broadcasts on exceeded. The AA also finds good cause stocks. Inseason action to modify quotas Channel 16 VHF–FM and 2182 kHz. to waive the 30-day delay in and/or fishing seasons is authorized by effectiveness required under 5 U.S.C. 50 CFR 660.409(b)(1)(i). Classification 553(d)(3), as a delay in effectiveness of Consultation date and participants: these actions would allow fishing at Consultation on inseason action #5 The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA (AA), finds that good levels inconsistent with the goals of the occurred on March 13, 2016. FMP and the current management Participants in this consultation were cause exists for this notification to be issued without affording prior notice measures. staff from NMFS, CDFW, and ODFW. Council staff was unavailable to and opportunity for public comment These actions are authorized by 50 participate in the consultation, but was under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) because such CFR 660.409 and 660.411 and are advised of the RA’s decision after the notification would be impracticable. As exempt from review under Executive consultation concluded. previously noted, actual notice of the Order 12866. All other restrictions and regulations regulatory actions was provided to Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. remain in effect as announced for the fishers through telephone hotline and Dated: May 27, 2016. 2015 ocean salmon fisheries and 2016 radio notification. These actions comply Emily H. Menashes, salmon fisheries opening prior to May 1, with the requirements of the annual management measures for ocean salmon Acting Director, Office of Sustainable 2016 (80 FR 25611, May 5, 2015) and as Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. modified by prior inseason actions. fisheries (80 FR 25611, May 5, 2015), The RA determined that the best the FMP, and regulations implementing [FR Doc. 2016–13035 Filed 6–1–16; 8:45 am] available information indicated that the FMP, 50 CFR 660.409 and 660.411. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 Jun 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\02JNP1.SGM 02JNP1


Document Created: 2016-06-02 01:23:12
Document Modified: 2016-06-02 01:23:12
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionModification of fishing seasons; request for comments.
DatesThe effective dates for the inseason actions are set out in this document under the heading Inseason Actions. Comments will be accepted through June 17, 2016.
ContactPeggy Mundy at 206-526-4323.
FR Citation81 FR 35290 
RIN Number0648-XE52
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