82 FR 48460 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 200 (October 18, 2017)

Page Range		48460-48462
FR Document		2017-22612

NMFS is exchanging unused flathead sole and rock sole Community Development Quota (CDQ) for yellowfin sole CDQ acceptable biological catch (ABC) reserves in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This action is necessary to allow the 2017 total allowable catch of yellowfin sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area to be harvested.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 200 (Wednesday, October 18, 2017)

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 18, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Part 679

[Docket No. 161020985-7181-02]
RIN 0648-XF762

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of
Flatfish 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.

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SUMMARY: NMFS is exchanging unused flathead sole and rock sole
Community Development Quota (CDQ) for yellowfin sole CDQ acceptable
biological catch (ABC) reserves in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
management area. This action is necessary to allow the 2017 total
allowable catch of yellowfin sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian
Islands management area to be harvested.

DATES: Effective October 18, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Whitney, 907-586-7228.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (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

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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 2017 flathead sole, rock sole, and yellowfin sole CDQ reserves
specified in the BSAI are 1,463 metric tons (mt), 5,490 mt, and 16,117
mt as established by the final 2017 and 2018 harvest specifications for
groundfish in the BSAI (82 FR 11826, February 27, 2017) and revised by
flatfish exchange (82 FR 46422, October 5, 2017). The 2017 flathead
sole, rock sole, and yellowfin sole CDQ ABC reserves are 5,843 mt,
11,106 mt and 11,789 mt as established by the final 2017 and 2018
harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (82 FR 11826,
February 27, 2017) and revised by flatfish exchange (82 FR 46422,
October 5, 2017).
The Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation has requested
that NMFS exchange 175 mt of flathead sole CDQ reserves and 180 mt of
rock sole CDQ reserves for 355 mt of yellowfin sole CDQ ABC reserves
under Sec. 679.31(d). Therefore, in accordance with Sec. 679.31(d),
NMFS exchanges 175 mt of flathead sole CDQ reserves and 180 mt of rock
sole CDQ reserves for 355 mt of yellowfin sole CDQ ABC reserves in the
BSAI. This action also decreases and increases the TACs and CDQ ABC
reserves by the corresponding amounts. Tables 11 and 13 of the final
2017 and 2018 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (82 FR
11826, February 27, 2017), and revised by flatfish exchange (82 FR
46422, October 5, 2017), are further revised as follows:

Table 11--Final 2017 Community Development Quota (CDQ) Reserves, Incidental Catch Amounts (ICAS), and Amendment 80 Allocations of the Aleutian Islands
Pacific Ocean Perch, and BSAI Flathead Sole, Rock Sole, and Yellowfin Sole TACS
[Amounts are in metric tons]
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Pacific ocean perch Flathead sole Rock sole Yellowfin
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- sole
Sector Eastern Central Western ---------------
Aleutian Aleutian Aleutian BSAI BSAI
District District District BSAI
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TAC..................................................... 7,900 7,000 9,000 14,236 47,370 153,994
CDQ..................................................... 845 749 963 1,288 5,310 16,472
ICA..................................................... 100 60 10 4,000 5,000 4,500
BSAI trawl limited access............................... 695 619 161 0 0 18,151
Amendment 80............................................ 6,259 5,572 7,866 8,949 37,060 114,871
Alaska Groundfish Cooperative........................... 3,319 2,954 4,171 918 9,168 45,638
Alaska Seafood Cooperative.............................. 2,940 2,617 3,695 8,031 27,893 69,233
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Note: Sector apportionments may not total precisely due to rounding.

Table 13--Final 2017 and 2018 ABC Surplus, Community Development Quota (CDQ) ABC Reserves, and Amendment 80 ABC Reserves in the BSAI for Flathead Sole,
Rock Sole, and Yellowfin Sole
[Amounts are in metric tons]
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2017 Flathead 2017 Rock 2017 2018 Flathead 2018 Rock 2018
Sector sole sole Yellowfin sole sole sole Yellowfin sole
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ABC..................................................... 68,278 155,100 260,800 66,164 143,100 250,800
TAC..................................................... 14,236 47,370 153,994 14,500 47,100 154,000
ABC surplus............................................. 54,042 107,730 106,806 51,664 96,000 96,800
ABC reserve............................................. 54,042 107,730 106,806 51,664 96,000 96,800
CDQ ABC reserve......................................... 6,018 11,286 11,434 5,528 10,272 10,358
Amendment 80 ABC reserve................................ 48,024 96,444 95,372 46,136 85,728 86,442
Alaska Groundfish Cooperative for 2017 \1\.............. 4,926 23,857 37,891 n/a n/a n/a
Alaska Seafood Cooperative for 2017 \1\................. 43,098 72,587 57,481 n/a n/a n/a
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\1\ The 2018 allocations for Amendment 80 species between Amendment 80 cooperatives and the Amendment 80 limited access sector will not be known until
eligible participants apply for participation in the program by November 1, 2017.

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 flatfish exchange by the Norton Sound Economic
Development Corporation in the BSAI. Since these fisheries are
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
October 10, 2017.
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.

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Dated: October 13, 2017.
Alan D. Risenhoover,
Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-22612 Filed 10-17-17; 8:45 am]
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48460 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 18, 2017 / Rules and Regulations

PART 80—STATIONS IN THE ■ 5. In § 80.357, revise footnote 1 to the 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161,
MARITIME SERVICES table in paragraph (b)(1) to read as 303(g), 303(r), and 332(c)(7), and Title VI of
follows: the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation
■ 3. The authority citation for part 80 Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112–96, 126 Stat. 156.
continues to read as follows: § 80.357 Working frequencies for Morse
■ 7. In § 90.103, amend the table in
code and data transmission.
Authority: Sections 4, 303, 307(e), 309, and paragraph (b) as follows:
332, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 * * * * *
■ a. Add entries for the 4438 to 4488
U.S.C. 154, 303, 307(e), 309, and 332, unless (b) * * *
(1) * * * kHz and 5250 to 5275 kHz bands to the
otherwise noted. Interpret or apply 48 Stat.
1 All frequencies in this table are Kilohertz portion of the table in
1064–1068, 1081–1105, as amended; 47
U.S.C. 151–155, 301–609; 3 UST 3450, 3 UST shown in kilohertz. The use of numerical order; and
4726, 12 UST 2377. frequencies in the 472–479 kHz band is ■ b. Add entries for the 13.45 to 13.55
■ 4. In § 80.203, revise paragraph (p) to restricted to public coast stations that MHz, 16.10 to 16.20 MHz, 24.45 to
read as follows: were licensed on or before July 14, 2017. 24.65 MHz, 26.20 to 26.42 MHz, 41.015
* * * * * to 41.665 MHz, and 43.35 to 44.00 MHz
§ 80.203 Authorization of transmitters for bands to the Megahertz portion of the
licensing. PART 90—PRIVATE LAND MOBILE table in numerical order, and revise the
* * * * * RADIO SERVICES entry for the 420 to 450 MHz band to
(p) Applicable July 14, 2017, the read as follows:
Commission no longer accepts ■ 6. The authority citation for part 90
continues to read as follows: § 90.103 Radiolocation Service.
applications for certification of non-AIS
VHF radios that include channels 75 Authority: Sections 4(i), 11, 303(g), 303(r), * * * * *
and 76. and 332(c)(7) of the Communications Act of (b) * * *

RADIOLOCATION SERVICE FREQUENCY TABLE
Frequency or band Class of station(s) Limitation

Kilohertz

* * * * * * *
4438 to 4488 ............................................................................... Radiolocation land ..................................................................... 3
5250 to 5275 ............................................................................... ......do ......................................................................................... 3

Megahertz

13.45 to 13.55 ............................................................................. ......do ......................................................................................... 3
16.10 to 16.20 ............................................................................. ......do ......................................................................................... 3
24.45 to 24.65 ............................................................................. ......do ......................................................................................... 3
26.20 to 26.42 ............................................................................. ......do ......................................................................................... 3
41.015 to 41.665 ......................................................................... ......do ......................................................................................... 3
43.35 to 44.00 ............................................................................. ......do ......................................................................................... 3
420 to 450 ................................................................................... Radiolocation land or mobile ..................................................... 21

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* * * * * DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE sole CDQ acceptable biological catch
Federal Communications Commission. (ABC) reserves in the Bering Sea and
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Aleutian Islands management area. This
Marlene H. Dortch, Administration action is necessary to allow the 2017
Secretary. total allowable catch of yellowfin sole in
[FR Doc. 2017–22063 Filed 10–17–17; 8:45 am] 50 CFR Part 679 the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
[Docket No. 161020985–7181–02] management area to be harvested.
DATES: Effective October 18, 2017
RIN 0648–XF762
through December 31, 2017.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish Steve Whitney, 907–586–7228.
in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS
Management Area manages the groundfish fishery in the
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and management area (BSAI) according to
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Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Fishery Management Plan for
Commerce. Groundfish of the Bering Sea and
ACTION: Temporary rule; reallocation. Aleutian Islands Management Area
(FMP) prepared by the North Pacific
SUMMARY: NMFS is exchanging unused Fishery Management Council under
flathead sole and rock sole Community authority of the Magnuson-Stevens
Development Quota (CDQ) for yellowfin Fishery Conservation and Management

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Act. Regulations governing fishing by sole CDQ ABC reserves are 5,843 mt, with § 679.31(d), NMFS exchanges 175
U.S. vessels in accordance with the FMP 11,106 mt and 11,789 mt as established mt of flathead sole CDQ reserves and
appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600 by the final 2017 and 2018 harvest 180 mt of rock sole CDQ reserves for 355
and 50 CFR part 679. specifications for groundfish in the mt of yellowfin sole CDQ ABC reserves
The 2017 flathead sole, rock sole, and BSAI (82 FR 11826, February 27, 2017) in the BSAI. This action also decreases
yellowfin sole CDQ reserves specified in and revised by flatfish exchange (82 FR and increases the TACs and CDQ ABC
the BSAI are 1,463 metric tons (mt), 46422, October 5, 2017). reserves by the corresponding amounts.
5,490 mt, and 16,117 mt as established The Norton Sound Economic Tables 11 and 13 of the final 2017 and
by the final 2017 and 2018 harvest Development Corporation has requested
2018 harvest specifications for
specifications for groundfish in the that NMFS exchange 175 mt of flathead
groundfish in the BSAI (82 FR 11826,
BSAI (82 FR 11826, February 27, 2017) sole CDQ reserves and 180 mt of rock
and revised by flatfish exchange (82 FR sole CDQ reserves for 355 mt of February 27, 2017), and revised by
46422, October 5, 2017). The 2017 yellowfin sole CDQ ABC reserves under flatfish exchange (82 FR 46422, October
flathead sole, rock sole, and yellowfin § 679.31(d). Therefore, in accordance 5, 2017), are further revised as follows:

TABLE 11—FINAL 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA (CDQ) RESERVES, INCIDENTAL CATCH AMOUNTS (ICAS), AND
AMENDMENT 80 ALLOCATIONS OF THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS PACIFIC OCEAN PERCH, AND BSAI FLATHEAD SOLE, ROCK
SOLE, AND YELLOWFIN SOLE TACS
[Amounts are in metric tons]

Pacific ocean perch Flathead sole Rock sole Yellowfin
sole
Sector Eastern Central Western
Aleutian Aleutian Aleutian BSAI BSAI BSAI
District District District

TAC .......................................................... 7,900 7,000 9,000 14,236 47,370 153,994
CDQ ......................................................... 845 749 963 1,288 5,310 16,472
ICA ........................................................... 100 60 10 4,000 5,000 4,500
BSAI trawl limited access ........................ 695 619 161 0 0 18,151
Amendment 80 ......................................... 6,259 5,572 7,866 8,949 37,060 114,871
Alaska Groundfish Cooperative ............... 3,319 2,954 4,171 918 9,168 45,638
Alaska Seafood Cooperative ................... 2,940 2,617 3,695 8,031 27,893 69,233
Note: Sector apportionments may not total precisely due to rounding.

TABLE 13—FINAL 2017 AND 2018 ABC SURPLUS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA (CDQ) ABC RESERVES, AND
AMENDMENT 80 ABC RESERVES IN THE BSAI FOR FLATHEAD SOLE, ROCK SOLE, AND YELLOWFIN SOLE
[Amounts are in metric tons]

2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
Sector Flathead sole Rock sole Yellowfin sole Flathead sole Rock sole Yellowfin sole

ABC .......................................................... 68,278 155,100 260,800 66,164 143,100 250,800
TAC .......................................................... 14,236 47,370 153,994 14,500 47,100 154,000
ABC surplus ............................................. 54,042 107,730 106,806 51,664 96,000 96,800
ABC reserve ............................................. 54,042 107,730 106,806 51,664 96,000 96,800
CDQ ABC reserve ................................... 6,018 11,286 11,434 5,528 10,272 10,358
Amendment 80 ABC reserve ................... 48,024 96,444 95,372 46,136 85,728 86,442
Alaska Groundfish Cooperative for
2017 1 ................................................... 4,926 23,857 37,891 n/a n/a n/a
Alaska Seafood Cooperative for 2017 1 .. 43,098 72,587 57,481 n/a n/a n/a
1 The 2018 allocations for Amendment 80 species between Amendment 80 cooperatives and the Amendment 80 limited access sector will not
be known until eligible participants apply for participation in the program by November 1, 2017.

Classification data in a timely fashion and would public comment because the most
delay the flatfish exchange by the recent, relevant data only became
This action responds to the best
available information recently obtained Norton Sound Economic Development available as of October 10, 2017.
from the fishery. The Assistant Corporation in the BSAI. Since these The AA also finds good cause to
Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA fisheries are currently open, it is waive the 30-day delay in the effective
(AA), finds good cause to waive the important to immediately inform the date of this action under 5 U.S.C.
requirement to provide prior notice and industry as to the revised allocations. 553(d)(3). This finding is based upon
opportunity for public comment Immediate notification is necessary to the reasons provided above for waiver of
allow for the orderly conduct and
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pursuant to the authority set forth at 5 prior notice and opportunity for public
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such requirement is efficient operation of this fishery, to comment.
impracticable and contrary to the public allow the industry to plan for the fishing
season, and to avoid potential This action is required by § 679.20
interest. This requirement is
disruption to the fishing fleet as well as and is exempt from review under
impracticable and contrary to the public
interest as it would prevent NMFS from processors. NMFS was unable to Executive Order 12866.
responding to the most recent fisheries publish a notice providing time for Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

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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; reallocation.
Dates		Effective October 18, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
Contact		Steve Whitney, 907-586-7228.
FR Citation		82 FR 48460
RIN Number		0648-XF76

82 FR 48460 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

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