83 FR 30528 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Nontrawl Lead Level 2 Observers
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 126 (June 29, 2018)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 126 (June 29, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-14071 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 126 (Friday, June 29, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 30528-30533] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-14071] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 15 CFR Part 902 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 170621579-8522-02] RIN 0648-BG96 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Nontrawl Lead Level 2 Observers AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS issues regulations to modify specific provisions of the North Pacific Observer Program. The first two elements of this final rule implement requirements for an observer to obtain a nontrawl lead level 2 (LL2) deployment endorsement and implement a pre-cruise meeting requirement for vessels required to carry an observer with a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement. These two elements are intended to increase the number of observers that qualify for a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement and maintain observer safety and data quality. The third element of this final rule removes duplicative and unnecessary reporting requirements and makes minor changes to reduce observer requirements for specific vessels when participating in the Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska, and the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, and other applicable law. DATES: Effective July 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: Electronic copies of the Regulatory Impact Review (RIR) and the Categorical Exclusion prepared for this action are available from www.regulations.gov or from the NMFS Alaska Region website at alaskafisheries.noaa.gov. All public comment letters submitted during the comment period may be obtained from www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2017-0071. Written comments regarding the burden-hour estimates or other aspects of the collection-of-information requirements contained in this final rule may be submitted by mail to NMFS Alaska Region, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668, Attn: Ellen Sebastian, Records Officer; in person at NMFS Alaska Region, 709 West 9th Street, Room 420A, Juneau, AK; and to OIRA by email to [email protected] or by fax to 202-395-5806. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alicia M Miller, (907) 586-7228 or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for Action NMFS manages the groundfish fisheries in the exclusive economic zone under the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA FMP) and under the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the [[Page 30529]] Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP). The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) prepared the FMPs under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Regulations governing U.S. fisheries and implementing the FMPs appear at 50 CFR parts 600 and 679. NMFS published the proposed rule for this action on December 27, 2017 (82 FR 61243), with comments invited through January 26, 2018. NMFS received five comment letters during the applicable comment period. Four of these comment letters were on topics that were outside the scope of this action. One comment letter addressed the proposed rule and contained five substantive comments which are summarized and responded to under the heading ``Response to Comments'' below. A detailed review of the provisions of the regulations to modify specific provisions of the North Pacific Observer Program (Observer Program) and the rationale for these regulations are provided in the preamble to the proposed rule (82 FR 61243, December 27, 2017) and are briefly summarized in this final rule. Background Regulations at subpart E of 50 CFR part 679 require that most vessels fishing for groundfish or halibut must carry an observer for some or all fishing activities to ensure the collection of data necessary to manage the groundfish and halibut fisheries. The Observer Program is an integral component in the management of North Pacific fisheries. The Observer Program has two observer coverage categories: Partial and full. Regulations at 50 CFR 679.51 require vessels and processors in the full coverage category to carry an observer at all times when fish are caught or processed. This final rule affects catcher/processors in the full coverage category (i.e., vessels that catch and process their own catch at-sea), and all motherships (i.e., those vessels that receive unsorted catch from other vessels and process that catch at-sea). Owners of vessels or processors in the full coverage category must contract directly with a permitted observer provider and pay for required observer coverage. Two groups of vessels are required to carry an observer with a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement. The first group of vessels includes vessels named on a License Limitation Program license with a Pacific cod catcher/processor hook- and-line endorsement for the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, or both the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI). These vessels are subject to monitoring requirements at 50 CFR 679.100 and are referred to as ``freezer longline vessels'' throughout this final rule. Pursuant to 50 CFR 679.100, a freezer longline vessel must carry an observer with a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement when the vessel (1) operates in either the BSAI or Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries and directed fishing for Pacific cod is open in the BSAI, or (2) when the vessel participates in the CDQ groundfish fisheries. These monitoring requirements for freezer longline vessels were implemented in 2012 and require freezer longline vessel owners and operators to select between one of two monitoring options: Either carry two observers so that all catch can be sampled, or carry one observer and use a motion- compensated flow scale to weigh Pacific cod before it is processed. Both monitoring options require the vessel to carry one observer endorsed as a nontrawl LL2 observer (77 FR 59053; September 26, 2012). The second group of vessels that is required to carry an observer with a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement includes catcher/processors that use pot gear when participating in the CDQ groundfish fisheries (groundfish CDQ fishing) (77 FR 6492; February 8, 2012). These pot catcher/processors are required to carry an observer with a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement when groundfish CDQ fishing and may participate in other fisheries that do not require a nontrawl LL2 observer. Regulations at 50 CFR 679.32 describe the specific monitoring requirements for vessels when participating in the sablefish CDQ, pollock CDQ, and other groundfish CDQ fisheries. Since 2014, observer providers contracted by vessels in the full coverage category have reported that they have been unable to create and retain an adequate pool of qualified nontrawl LL2 observers resulting in a diminishing pool of qualified observers employed by those observer providers. The requirements in this final rule are intended to increase the number of observers that qualify for a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement and thereby minimize additional costs to affected entities for an observer to obtain a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement. This final rule also implements provisions that are intended to maintain observer safety and data quality. This Final Rule This final rule includes three elements. The first element implements new sampling experience requirements for an observer to obtain a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement. These sampling requirements allow sampling experience on a trawl catcher/processor or mothership vessel to count toward a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement. These requirements also authorize the Observer Program to require additional training for observers as necessary to adequately prepare them to safely perform data collection duties relevant to the nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement. The second element of this final rule requires the operator or manager of a vessel that carries nontrawl LL2 observers to participate in a pre-cruise meeting with the observer assigned to the vessel if notified to do so by NMFS. This final rule requires freezer longline vessels and pot catcher/processors when groundfish CDQ fishing to notify the Observer Program prior to embarking on a trip with a nontrawl LL2 observer who has not deployed on that vessel in the past 12 months. Subsequently, the Observer Program may contact the vessel and require the vessel operator or manager and the observer assigned to the vessel to participate in a pre-cruise meeting prior to embarking on a trip. The third element of this final rule removes duplicative and unnecessary reporting requirements and makes minor changes to reduce observer requirements for specific vessels participating in the CDQ Program. Response to Comments NMFS received five comment letters during the comment period. Four of these comment letters were outside the scope of this action. These letters raised issues not relevant to this rulemaking and are not addressed in this final rule. One comment letter directly addressed the proposed rule and contained five substantive comments that are summarized and responded to below. This comment letter was from the Freezer Longline Coalition (FLC) that represents members of the Freezer Longline Conservation Cooperative (FLCC), which includes freezer longline vessels impacted by this action. Comment 1: We support implementing new requirements for an observer to obtain a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement, and for the operator or manager of a vessel required to carry an observer with a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement to participate in a pre-cruise meeting with [[Page 30530]] the observer if notified by NMFS to do so. Response: NMFS acknowledges this comment. Comment 2: We agree that increasing the number of observers that may qualify for a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement will reduce costs to vessel owners required to carry a nontrawl LL2 endorsed observer. Response: NMFS acknowledges this comment. Comment 3: NMFS' proposed rule did not include sufficient explanation about how the implementation of the nontrawl LL2 observer training class will result in enough observers receiving a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement to minimize additional costs to the industry. Response: NMFS disagrees. The preamble to the proposed rule includes a description of the minimum and potential maximum demand for nontrawl LL2 observer training classes (82 FR 61243, December 27, 2017). As described in the preamble to the proposed rule and the RIR, observer providers and representatives of freezer longline vessels reported shortages in 2014 of nontrawl LL2 observers on freezer longline vessels, and that this shortage resulted in delayed fishing operations in some cases. This final rule provides a path for observers with sampling experience on trawl vessels to qualify for a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement. NMFS expects this to increase the availability of qualified nontrawl LL2 observers, which would reduce the potential for delayed fishing operations and would reduce costs associated with delays, such as costs for crew time, food, and missed fishing opportunities. Section 4.3.2 and Table 16 of the RIR and the preamble to the proposed rule include additional information about the costs to industry created by a shortage of nontrawl LL2 observers. In addition, the proposed rule cites the best scientific information available, and Section 3.3.5 of the RIR provided a description of the estimated costs to the freezer longline fleet due to the shortage of nontrawl LL2 endorsed observers. Specifically, Section 3.3.5 of the RIR summarizes the costs of voluntarily carrying a second observer to allow the observer to gain experience required for a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement. That cost is estimated to be $11,130 per observer for a 30-day trip. NMFS estimated this cost per trip by using information provided in Table 16 of the RIR. NMFS multiplied the estimated length of a freezer longline trip (30 days) by the estimated cost per day to deploy an observer ($371). NMFS then multiplied that total by the number of trips for which a freezer longline vessel voluntarily carried a second observer to obtain the total annual estimated cost. NMFS expects that the cost for an observer with the requisite experience aboard a vessel using trawl gear to obtain a LL2 deployment endorsement through a two to three day training course will be significantly lower than the cost associated with a 30-day deployment. Based on the best available scientific information, NMFS anticipates that providing at least one nontrawl LL2 observer training class annually will meet the demand for additional nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsements, and freezer longline vessels will not need to voluntarily carry a second observer and incur associated additional costs. In addition, the Observer Program routinely determines the training necessary for an observer to receive certification, annual endorsements and deployment endorsements, and responds to requests from observer providers to schedule training classes at NMFS facilities. The Observer Program may adjust the number of nontrawl LL2 training classes offered each year if required to meet demand. Comment 4: NMFS should not apply the Small Business Administration (SBA) principles of affiliation for the purpose of determining if members of the FLCC are considered small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). In addition, SBA's principles are not the best guide for considering affiliation for RFA analyses performed by NMFS. Response: NMFS disagrees. Under Executive Order 13272, signed on August 13, 2002, the SBA's Office of Advocacy is directed to provide Federal agencies with training and information on how to comply with the RFA. The SBA provides information about how to comply with the RFA through its regulations at 13 CFR part 121 and guidance posted on its website at www.sba.gov. Therefore, it is appropriate for NMFS to apply regulations and guidelines developed by the SBA in classifying entities for RFA analyses. Based on the contractual relationships, recognized since the formation of the FLCC in August 2010, NMFS determined that all members of the FLCC are affiliated as described under 13 CFR 121.103(f) for the purpose of analyses prepared under the RFA. This application of the SBA principles of affiliation is consistent with how NMFS has applied this size standard to vessels and processors in fishing cooperatives in the North Pacific since at least 2001 (66 FR 65028; December 17, 2001). NMFS has applied this same determination to vessels and processors in fishing cooperatives under the American Fisheries Act, the Crab Rationalization Program, the Amendment 80 Program, the Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program, and for the FLCC. The FLCC is a registered active non-profit corporation in the State of Washington and, through the FLC, maintains an active website identifying all member vessels (http://www.freezerlonglinecoalition.com/members.html). In addition, the FLC affirms that the FLCC operates as a voluntary fishery cooperative in its letter of comment on the proposed rule by stating that ``All members of the FLC [Freezer Longline Coalition] are also members of the Freezer Longline Conservation Cooperative (FLCC), a voluntary fishing cooperative established in 2010.'' Thus, NMFS maintains that the members of the FLCC are recognized as members of a voluntary fishing cooperative with a single identity of interest in the harvest of the annual allocation of Pacific cod to the BSAI freezer longline vessels such that interests should be aggregated for the purpose of analysis prepared under the RFA. The contractual relationship among vessels in the cooperative allows members to work together to more efficiently harvest fishery allocations. The ability to plan ahead, cooperate in harvest decisions, and share some expenses constitutes a degree of economic dependence not available to independent fishing vessels. In addition, the conclusion that the members of the FLCC are affiliated for purposes of the RFA is consistent with previous actions implemented since the formation of the FLCC in 2010 and impacting the same fleet prosecuting the same resources (77 FR 59053, September 26, 2012; 77 FR 58775, September 24, 2012; 79 FR 603, January 6, 2014; 79 FR 68610, November 18, 2014). Comment 5: NMFS incorrectly classifies freezer longline vessels as predominantly engaged in fish harvesting rather than fish processing for the purpose of analysis required under the RFA. The commenter asserts that catcher/processors should be classified as predominantly involved in fish processing and the associated threshold of employing 750 or fewer persons on a full-time, part-time, temporary, or other basis, at all affiliated operations worldwide should be applied to determine if an entity is considered small under the RFA. [[Page 30531]] Response: NMFS disagrees. As described in the response to Comment 4, all freezer longline vessels impacted by this action are members of the FLCC. In a letter received by NMFS on May 19, 2011 from the FLCC, the FLCC describes itself as a voluntary fishing cooperative with the purpose of ``promoting, fostering, and encouraging the intelligent and orderly harvest of Pacific cod and other groundfish species in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands longline fisheries off Alaska . . .'' The FLCC's description of its members refers to coordinating the harvest of finfish and does not refer to processing as a primary activity. Further, the members of the FLCC have exclusive harvesting rights to the annual allocation in the BSAI to the defined class of longline catcher/processor subsector participants rather than exclusive processing rights. Additionally, none of the FLCC members purchase unprocessed catch for the sole purpose of increasing processing activity; therefore, the processing activity of an individual freezer longline vessel is limited by its harvesting activity. Without the primary harvesting activity, the secondary processing activity does not occur. For these reasons, NMFS affirms its determination that, for purposes of RFA analyses, the freezer longline vessels affected by this action are primarily engaged in commercial fishing. Therefore, it is appropriate for NMFS to classify freezer longline vessels in the commercial fishing industry category (NAICS 11411), and to apply the small business size standard of $11 million in annual gross receipts to the group of affiliated vessels. Changes From Proposed to Final Rule NMFS made three changes to this final rule. These changes provide minor clarifications that do not substantively modify the regulations as proposed. The first change adds the word ``either'' and the regulatory text in paragraph (a)(5)(v)(C)(4) of the proposed rule to paragraph Sec. 679.53(a)(5)(v)(C)(3) to clarify that either one of the two minimum sampling experience requirements may satisfy one of the three conditions set forth in paragraph (a)(5)(v)(C) necessary to deploy as a nontrawl lead level 2 observer. The second change adds the words ``at least'' to Sec. 679.53(a)(5)(v)(C)(3) to clarify that at least 100 or more sampled hauls on catcher/processors using trawl gear satisfies the minimum sampling experience requirement specified in this paragraph. The third change correctly identifies the locations in 50 CFR part 679 where the term ``Observer Program Office'' will be replaced with the term ``Observer Program'' by including Sec. 679.52(a)(2), (b)(1)(iii)(A), (b)(2)(iv), (b)(3)(ii)(B), and (b)(8) introductory text. These paragraphs were inadvertently incorrectly listed in the table as paragraphs of Sec. 679.51 in the proposed rule. OMB Revisions to PRA References in 15 CFR 902.1(b) Section 3507(c)(B)(i) of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires that agencies inventory and display a current control number assigned by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), for each agency information collection. Section 902.1(b) identifies the location of NOAA regulations for which OMB control numbers have been issued. Because this final rule revises and adds data elements within a collection-of-information for recordkeeping and reporting requirements, this final rule includes revisions to 15 CFR 902.1(b) to correctly reference the control number and associated regulation sections included in this final rule. Classification The Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined that this final rule is necessary for the conservation and management of the groundfish fishery and is consistent with the GOA and BSAI FMPs, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other applicable law. This final rule has been determined to be not significant for the purposes of Executive Order 12866. The Chief Counsel for Regulation of the Department of Commerce certified to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (SBA) that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. NMFS published a proposed rule on December 27, 2017 (82 FR 61243). An IRFA was prepared and included in the ``Classification'' section of the preamble to the proposed rule. The comment period closed on January 26, 2018. NMFS received five letters of comment on the proposed rule. One comment letter contained two comments on the IRFA, which are summarized in the ``Response to Comments'' section (Comments 4 and 5). The comments on the IRFA were considered by NMFS in the decision to certify this final rule. The Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the SBA did not file any comments on the proposed rule. The factual basis for certification of this final rule is described below. This action includes three elements that modify specific provisions of the Observer Program. The first element modifies sampling experience requirements for an observer to obtain a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement. The second element requires the operator or manager of a vessel required to carry an observer with a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement to participate in a pre-cruise meeting when notified to do so by NMFS. The third element removes duplicative and unnecessary reporting requirements and makes minor changes to reduce or remove observer-related requirements for specific vessels when participating in the CDQ Program. This action directly regulates observers and owners and operators of the following vessels: (1) Freezer longline vessels that participate in the BSAI hook-and-line Pacific cod fishery; and (2) pot catcher/ processors, trawl catcher/processors, nontrawl catcher/processors, and motherships when groundfish CDQ fishing. For reasons explained in more detail in the IRFA and in responses to Comment 4 and Comment 5 in the preamble to this final rule, NMFS has determined that there are no small entities directly regulated by this final rule. In addition, this action is expected to reduce the cost for vessels to comply with observer coverage requirements and is not expected to impose significant costs of complying with new reporting requirements. This action will benefit all affected vessels by increasing the number of observers that may qualify for a nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement and will remove observer-related requirements for specific vessels when participating in the CDQ Program. For all of these reasons, this action is not expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. As a result, a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required, and none has been prepared. The economic analysis contained in the RIR (see ADDRESSES) and in the IRFA included in the ``Classification'' section of the proposed rule prepared for this action further describes the regulatory and operational characteristics of the affected vessels, including the history of this action, and the details of the alternatives considered for this action, including the preferred alternative. Collection-of-Information Requirements This final rule contains collection-of-information requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and which have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB control number 0648-0318 (North Pacific Observer Program). The public reporting burden for these [[Page 30532]] collection-of-information requirements includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This final rule will require that the Observer Program be notified by phone at least 24 hours prior to departure when a vessel will carry an observer who has not deployed on that vessel in the past 12 months. Public reporting burden per response to notify the Observer Program by phone is estimated to be five minutes. Send comments on these burden estimates or any other aspect of this data collection, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to NMFS Alaska Region (see ADDRESSES), and by email to [email protected], or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, and no person shall be subject to penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number. All currently approved NOAA collections of information may be viewed at http://www.cio.noaa.gov/services_programs/prasubs.html. List of Subjects 15 CFR Part 902 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 50 CFR Part 679 Alaska, Fisheries, Recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Dated: June 26, 2018. Samuel D. Rauch, III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service. For the reasons set out in the preamble, NMFS amends 15 CFR part 902 and 50 CFR part 679 as follows: Title 15--Commerce and Foreign Trade PART 902--NOAA INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT: OMB CONTROL NUMBERS 0 1. The authority citation for part 902 continues to read as follows: Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. 0 2. In Sec. [thinsp]902.1, in the table in paragraph (b), under the entry ``50 CFR'', add entries in alphanumeric order for ``679.84(c)(7)'' and ``679.93(c)(7)''; remove the entry for ``679.100 (a) and (b)''; and add entries in alphanumeric order for ``679.100(a)'' and ``679.100(b)'' to read as follows: Sec. [thinsp]902.1 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act. * * * * * (b) * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Current OMB control number CFR part or section where the information (all numbers begin with 0648- collection requirement is located ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * 50 CFR: * * * * * 679.84(c)(7).............................. -0318. * * * * * 679.93(c)(7).............................. -0318. * * * * * 679.100(a)................................ -0330 and -0515. 679.100(b)................................ -0318, -0330, and -0515. * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * Title 50--Wildlife and Fisheries PART 679--FISHERIES OF THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE OFF ALASKA 0 3. The authority citation for part 679 continues to read as follows: Authority: 16 U.S.C. 773 et seq.; 1801 et seq.; 3631 et seq.; Pub. L. 108-447; Pub. L. 111-281. 0 4. In Sec. 679.2: 0 a. Remove the definition for ``Observer Program Office''; and 0 b. Add the definitions for ``Cruise'' and ``Observer Program'' in alphabetical order to read as follows: Sec. 679.2 Definitions. * * * * * Cruise means an observer deployment with a unique cruise number. A cruise begins when an observer receives an endorsement to deploy and ends when the observer completes all debriefing responsibilities. * * * * * Observer Program means the administrative office of the North Pacific Observer Program located at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (See Sec. 679.51(c)(3) for contact information). * * * * * 0 5. In Sec. 679.32: 0 a. Remove and reserve paragraphs (c)(3)(i)(B)(2), (c)(3)(i)(C)(2), and (c)(3)(i)(E)(2); and 0 b. Add paragraph (c)(3)(i)(E)(4) to read as follows: Sec. 679.32 Groundfish and halibut CDQ catch monitoring. * * * * * (c) * * * (3) * * * (i) * * * (E) * * * (4) Notify the Observer Program by phone at 1 (907) 581-2060 (Dutch Harbor, AK) or 1 (907) 481-1770 (Kodiak, AK) at least 24 hours prior to departure when the vessel will be carrying an observer who has not previously been deployed on that vessel within the last 12 months. Subsequent to the vessel's departure notification, but prior to departure, NMFS may contact the vessel to arrange for a pre-cruise meeting. The pre-cruise meeting must minimally include the vessel operator or manager and any observers assigned to the vessel. * * * * * 0 6. Revise the heading of subpart E to read as follows: Subpart E--North Pacific Observer Program 0 7. In Sec. 679.50, revise paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows: Sec. 679.50 Applicability. (a) * * * (2) Exceptions. A catcher vessel is not subject to the requirements of this subpart when delivering unsorted codends to a mothership. * * * * * 0 8. In Sec. 679.51, revise paragraph (a)(2)(vi)(A)(5) to read as follows: Sec. 679.51 Observer and Electronic Monitoring System requirements for vessels and plants. (a) * * * (2) * * * (vi) * * * (A) * * * (5) Motherships. A mothership that receives unsorted codends from catcher vessels groundfish CDQ fishing must have at least two observers aboard the mothership, at least one of whom must be endorsed as a lead level 2 observer. More than two observers must be aboard if the observer workload restriction would otherwise preclude sampling as required. * * * * * 0 9. In Sec. 679.53: 0 a. Remove and reserve paragraph (a)(5)(v)(B); and 0 b. Revise paragraph (a)(5)(v)(C) to read as follows: Sec. 679.53 Observer certification and responsibilities. (a) * * * [[Page 30533]] (5) * * * (v) * * * (C) A lead level 2 observer on a vessel using nontrawl gear must have completed the following: (1) Two observer cruises (contracts) of at least 10 days each; (2) Successfully completed training or briefing as prescribed by the Observer Program; and (3) Either sampled at least 30 sets on a vessel using nontrawl gear or sampled at least 100 hauls on a catcher/processor using trawl gear or on a mothership. * * * * * Sec. Sec. 679.51, 679.52, and 679.53 [Amended] 0 10. In the table below, for each section indicated in the ``Location'' column, remove the phrase indicated in the ``Remove'' column from wherever it appears in the section and add the word indicated in the ``Add'' column: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Location Remove Add Frequency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sec. 679.51(a)(2)(vi)(B)(1), certified................. endorsed.................. 1 (a)(2)(vi)(B)(3), (a)(2)(vi)(B)(4), (a)(2)(vi)(C), (a)(2)(vi)(D)(1), (a)(2)(vi)(D)(2), and (a)(2)(vi)(E)(1). Sec. 679.51(c)(3)..................... Observer Program Office... Observer Program.......... 1 Sec. 679.52(a)(2), (b)(1)(iii)(A), Observer Program Office... Observer Program.......... 1 (b)(2)(iv), (b)(3)(ii)(B), and (b)(8) introductory text. Sec. 679.52(b)(11) introductory text.. Observer Program Office... Observer Program.......... 2 Sec. 679.52(b)(11)(i) introductory Observer Program Office... Observer Program.......... 1 text, (b)(11)(ii), (b)(11)(iii), and (b)(11)(vi) introductory text. Sec. 679.52(b)(11)(vii) introductory Observer Program Office... Observer Program.......... 3 text. Sec. 679.52(b)(11)(viii) introductory Observer Program Office... Observer Program.......... 1 text, (b)(11)(viii)(A), (b)(11)(ix), (b)(11)(x) introductory text, and (b)(12). Sec. 679.53(a)(1)..................... Observer Program Office... Observer Program.......... 1 Sec. 679.53(a)(5)(v) introductory ``lead''.................. lead...................... 1 text, and (a)(5)(v)(A). Sec. 679.53(b)(2)(i).................. Observer Program Office... Observer Program.......... 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 11. In Sec. 679.84, revise paragraph (c)(7) to read as follows: Sec. 679.84 Rockfish Program Recordkeeping, permits, monitoring, and catch accounting. * * * * * (c) * * * (7) Pre-cruise meeting. The Observer Program is notified by phone at 1 (907) 481-1770 (Kodiak, AK) at least 24 hours prior to departure when the vessel will be carrying an observer who has not previously been deployed on that vessel within the last 12 months. Subsequent to the vessel's departure notification, but prior to departure, NMFS may contact the vessel to arrange for a pre-cruise meeting. The pre-cruise meeting must minimally include the vessel operator or manager and any observers assigned to the vessel. * * * * * 0 12. In Sec. 679.93, revise paragraph (c)(7) to read as follows: Sec. 679.93 Amendment 80 Program recordkeeping, permits, monitoring, and catch accounting. * * * * * (c) * * * (7) Pre-cruise meeting. The Observer Program is notified by phone at 1 (907) 581-2060 (Dutch Harbor, AK) or 1 (907) 481-1770 (Kodiak, AK) at least 24 hours prior to departure when the vessel will be carrying an observer who has not previously been deployed on that vessel within the last 12 months. Subsequent to the vessel's departure notification, but prior to departure, NMFS may contact the vessel to arrange for a pre-cruise meeting. The pre-cruise meeting must minimally include the vessel operator or manager and any observers assigned to the vessel. * * * * * 0 13. In Sec. 679.100, add paragraphs (b)(1)(v) and (b)(2)(i)(E) to read as follows: Sec. 679.100 Applicability. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) * * * (v) The Observer Program is notified by phone at 1 (907) 581-2060 (Dutch Harbor, AK) or 1 (907) 481-1770 (Kodiak, AK) at least 24 hours prior to departure when the vessel will be carrying an observer who has not previously been deployed on that vessel within the last 12 months. Subsequent to the vessel's departure notification, but prior to departure, NMFS may contact the vessel to arrange for a pre-cruise meeting. The pre-cruise meeting must minimally include the vessel operator or manager and any observers assigned to the vessel. (2) * * * (i) * * * (E) The Observer Program is notified by phone at 1 (907) 581-2060 (Dutch Harbor, AK) or 1 (907) 481-1770 (Kodiak, AK) at least 24 hours prior to departure when the vessel will be carrying an observer who has not previously been deployed on that vessel within the last 12 months. Subsequent to the vessel's departure notification, but prior to departure, NMFS may contact the vessel to arrange for a pre-cruise meeting. The pre-cruise meeting must minimally include the vessel operator or manager and any observers assigned to the vessel. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2018-14071 Filed 6-28-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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energy absorption throughout that range 10. The inflatable lap belt must nontrawl lead level 2 (LL2) deployment
of occupants. In addition, the following function properly after loss of normal endorsement and implement a pre-
situations must be considered. airplane electrical power, and after a cruise meeting requirement for vessels
The seat occupant is: transverse separation of the fuselage at required to carry an observer with a
• Holding an infant the most critical location. A separation nontrawl LL2 deployment endorsement.
• a child in a child-restraint device at the location of the lap belt does not These two elements are intended to
• a child not using a child-restraint have to be considered. increase the number of observers that
device 11. The inflatable lap belt must be qualify for a nontrawl LL2 deployment
• a pregnant woman shown to not release hazardous endorsement and maintain observer
quantities of gas or particulate matter safety and data quality. The third
2. The inflatable lap belt must provide into the cabin.
adequate protection for each occupant element of this final rule removes
12. The inflatable lap-belt installation duplicative and unnecessary reporting
regardless of the number of occupants of must be protected from the effects of fire
the seat assembly, considering that requirements and makes minor changes
such that no hazard to occupants will to reduce observer requirements for
unoccupied seats may have an active result.
airbag system in the lap belt. specific vessels when participating in
13. A means must be available for a
3. The design must prevent the the Western Alaska Community
crewmember to verify the integrity of
inflatable lap belt from being either Development Quota (CDQ) Program.
the inflatable-lap-belt-activation system
incorrectly buckled or incorrectly This action is intended to promote the
prior to each flight, or it must be
installed such that the inflatable lap belt goals and objectives of the Magnuson-
demonstrated to reliably operate
would not properly deploy. Stevens Fishery Conservation and
between inspection intervals.
Alternatively, it must be shown that 14. The inflatable material may not Management Act, the Fishery
such deployment is not hazardous to the have an average burn rate of greater than Management Plan for Groundfish of the
occupant, and will provide the required 2.5 inches per minute when tested using Gulf of Alaska, and the Fishery
head-injury protection. the horizontal-flammability test as Management Plan for Groundfish of the
4. The inflatable lap-belt system must defined in 14 CFR part 25, appendix F, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
be shown not to be susceptible to section I(b)(5). Management Area, and other applicable
inadvertent deployment as a result of 15. The airbag system in the lap belt, law.
wear and tear, or inertial loads resulting once deployed, must not adversely DATES: Effective July 30, 2018.
from in-flight or ground maneuvers affect the emergency-lighting system ADDRESSES: Electronic copies of the
(including gusts and hard landings), (i.e., block floor-proximity lights to the Regulatory Impact Review (RIR) and the
likely to be experienced in service. extent that the lights no longer meet Categorical Exclusion prepared for this
5. Deployment of the inflatable lap their intended function). action are available from
belt must not introduce injury Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June www.regulations.gov or from the NMFS
mechanisms to the seated occupant, nor 25, 2018. Alaska Region website at
result in injuries that could impede Victor Wicklund, alaskafisheries.noaa.gov. All public
rapid egress. This assessment should Manager, Transport Standards Branch, Policy comment letters submitted during the
include an occupant who is in the brace and Innovation Division, Aircraft comment period may be obtained from
position when it deploys, and an Certification Service. www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=
occupant whose inflatable lap belt is [FR Doc. 2018–13999 Filed 6–28–18; 8:45 am] NOAA-NMFS-2017-0071.
loosely fastened. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Written comments regarding the
6. An inadvertent deployment that burden-hour estimates or other aspects
could cause injury to a standing or of the collection-of-information
sitting person must be shown to be requirements contained in this final rule
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
improbable. may be submitted by mail to NMFS
7. It must be shown that inadvertent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Alaska Region, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau,
deployment of the airbag system in the Administration AK 99802–1668, Attn: Ellen Sebastian,
lap belt, during the most critical part of Records Officer; in person at NMFS
the flight, either will not cause a hazard 15 CFR Part 902 Alaska Region, 709 West 9th Street,
to the airplane or its occupants, or meets Room 420A, Juneau, AK; and to OIRA
the requirement of § 25.1309(b). 50 CFR Part 679 by email to OIRA_Submission@
8. The inflatable lap belt must be omb.eop.gov or by fax to 202–395–5806.
shown to not impede rapid egress of [Docket No. 170621579–8522–02]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
occupants 10 seconds after its RIN 0648–BG96 Alicia M Miller, (907) 586–7228 or
deployment. alicia.m.miller@noaa.gov.
9. The inflatable lap-belt system must Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
be protected from lightning and HIRF. Zone Off Alaska; Nontrawl Lead Level
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The threats specified in existing 2 Observers Authority for Action
regulations regarding lightning, AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries NMFS manages the groundfish
§ 25.1316, and HIRF, § 25.1317, are Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and fisheries in the exclusive economic zone
incorporated by reference for the Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Fishery Management Plan for
purpose of measuring lightning and Commerce. Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA
HIRF protection. For the purposes of FMP) and under the Fishery
ACTION: Final rule.
complying with HIRF requirements, the Management Plan for Groundfish of the
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the observer if notified by NMFS to do then multiplied that total by the number cooperatives in the North Pacific since
so. of trips for which a freezer longline at least 2001 (66 FR 65028; December
Response: NMFS acknowledges this vessel voluntarily carried a second 17, 2001). NMFS has applied this same
comment. observer to obtain the total annual determination to vessels and processors
Comment 2: We agree that increasing estimated cost. in fishing cooperatives under the
the number of observers that may NMFS expects that the cost for an American Fisheries Act, the Crab
qualify for a nontrawl LL2 deployment observer with the requisite experience Rationalization Program, the
endorsement will reduce costs to vessel aboard a vessel using trawl gear to Amendment 80 Program, the Gulf of
owners required to carry a nontrawl LL2 obtain a LL2 deployment endorsement Alaska Rockfish Program, and for the
endorsed observer. through a two to three day training FLCC.
Response: NMFS acknowledges this course will be significantly lower than The FLCC is a registered active non-
comment. the cost associated with a 30-day profit corporation in the State of
Comment 3: NMFS’ proposed rule did deployment. Based on the best available Washington and, through the FLC,
not include sufficient explanation about scientific information, NMFS maintains an active website identifying
how the implementation of the nontrawl anticipates that providing at least one all member vessels (http://www.freezer
LL2 observer training class will result in nontrawl LL2 observer training class longlinecoalition.com/members.html).
enough observers receiving a nontrawl annually will meet the demand for In addition, the FLC affirms that the
LL2 deployment endorsement to additional nontrawl LL2 deployment FLCC operates as a voluntary fishery
minimize additional costs to the endorsements, and freezer longline cooperative in its letter of comment on
industry. vessels will not need to voluntarily the proposed rule by stating that ‘‘All
Response: NMFS disagrees. The carry a second observer and incur members of the FLC [Freezer Longline
preamble to the proposed rule includes associated additional costs. Coalition] are also members of the
a description of the minimum and In addition, the Observer Program Freezer Longline Conservation
potential maximum demand for routinely determines the training Cooperative (FLCC), a voluntary fishing
nontrawl LL2 observer training classes necessary for an observer to receive cooperative established in 2010.’’
(82 FR 61243, December 27, 2017). As certification, annual endorsements and Thus, NMFS maintains that the
described in the preamble to the deployment endorsements, and members of the FLCC are recognized as
proposed rule and the RIR, observer responds to requests from observer members of a voluntary fishing
providers and representatives of freezer providers to schedule training classes at cooperative with a single identity of
longline vessels reported shortages in NMFS facilities. The Observer Program interest in the harvest of the annual
2014 of nontrawl LL2 observers on may adjust the number of nontrawl LL2 allocation of Pacific cod to the BSAI
freezer longline vessels, and that this training classes offered each year if freezer longline vessels such that
shortage resulted in delayed fishing required to meet demand. interests should be aggregated for the
operations in some cases. This final rule Comment 4: NMFS should not apply purpose of analysis prepared under the
provides a path for observers with the Small Business Administration RFA. The contractual relationship
sampling experience on trawl vessels to (SBA) principles of affiliation for the among vessels in the cooperative allows
qualify for a nontrawl LL2 deployment purpose of determining if members of members to work together to more
endorsement. NMFS expects this to the FLCC are considered small entities efficiently harvest fishery allocations.
increase the availability of qualified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act The ability to plan ahead, cooperate in
nontrawl LL2 observers, which would (RFA). In addition, SBA’s principles are harvest decisions, and share some
reduce the potential for delayed fishing not the best guide for considering expenses constitutes a degree of
operations and would reduce costs affiliation for RFA analyses performed economic dependence not available to
associated with delays, such as costs for by NMFS. independent fishing vessels. In
crew time, food, and missed fishing Response: NMFS disagrees. Under addition, the conclusion that the
opportunities. Section 4.3.2 and Table Executive Order 13272, signed on members of the FLCC are affiliated for
16 of the RIR and the preamble to the August 13, 2002, the SBA’s Office of purposes of the RFA is consistent with
proposed rule include additional Advocacy is directed to provide Federal previous actions implemented since the
information about the costs to industry agencies with training and information formation of the FLCC in 2010 and
created by a shortage of nontrawl LL2 on how to comply with the RFA. The impacting the same fleet prosecuting the
observers. SBA provides information about how to same resources (77 FR 59053,
In addition, the proposed rule cites comply with the RFA through its September 26, 2012; 77 FR 58775,
the best scientific information available, regulations at 13 CFR part 121 and September 24, 2012; 79 FR 603, January
and Section 3.3.5 of the RIR provided a guidance posted on its website at 6, 2014; 79 FR 68610, November 18,
description of the estimated costs to the www.sba.gov. Therefore, it is 2014).
freezer longline fleet due to the shortage appropriate for NMFS to apply Comment 5: NMFS incorrectly
of nontrawl LL2 endorsed observers. regulations and guidelines developed by classifies freezer longline vessels as
Specifically, Section 3.3.5 of the RIR the SBA in classifying entities for RFA predominantly engaged in fish
summarizes the costs of voluntarily analyses. harvesting rather than fish processing
carrying a second observer to allow the Based on the contractual for the purpose of analysis required
observer to gain experience required for relationships, recognized since the under the RFA. The commenter asserts
a nontrawl LL2 deployment formation of the FLCC in August 2010, that catcher/processors should be
endorsement. That cost is estimated to NMFS determined that all members of classified as predominantly involved in
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be $11,130 per observer for a 30-day the FLCC are affiliated as described fish processing and the associated
trip. NMFS estimated this cost per trip under 13 CFR 121.103(f) for the purpose threshold of employing 750 or fewer
by using information provided in Table of analyses prepared under the RFA. persons on a full-time, part-time,
16 of the RIR. NMFS multiplied the This application of the SBA principles temporary, or other basis, at all affiliated
estimated length of a freezer longline of affiliation is consistent with how operations worldwide should be applied
trip (30 days) by the estimated cost per NMFS has applied this size standard to to determine if an entity is considered
day to deploy an observer ($371). NMFS vessels and processors in fishing small under the RFA.
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(5) * * * (2) Successfully completed training or §§ 679.51, 679.52, and 679.53 [Amended]
(v) * * * briefing as prescribed by the Observer
Program; and ■ 10. In the table below, for each section
(C) A lead level 2 observer on a vessel (3) Either sampled at least 30 sets on indicated in the ‘‘Location’’ column,
using nontrawl gear must have a vessel using nontrawl gear or sampled remove the phrase indicated in the
completed the following: at least 100 hauls on a catcher/processor ‘‘Remove’’ column from wherever it
(1) Two observer cruises (contracts) of using trawl gear or on a mothership. appears in the section and add the word
at least 10 days each; * * * * * indicated in the ‘‘Add’’ column:
Location Remove Add Frequency
§ 679.51(a)(2)(vi)(B)(1), (a)(2)(vi)(B)(3), (a)(2)(vi)(B)(4), certified ................................... endorsed ................................. 1
(a)(2)(vi)(C), (a)(2)(vi)(D)(1), (a)(2)(vi)(D)(2), and
(a)(2)(vi)(E)(1).
§ 679.51(c)(3) ............................................................................ Observer Program Office ........ Observer Program .................. 1
§ 679.52(a)(2), (b)(1)(iii)(A), (b)(2)(iv), (b)(3)(ii)(B), and (b)(8) Observer Program Office ........ Observer Program .................. 1
introductory text.
§ 679.52(b)(11) introductory text ............................................... Observer Program Office ........ Observer Program .................. 2
§ 679.52(b)(11)(i) introductory text, (b)(11)(ii), (b)(11)(iii), and Observer Program Office ........ Observer Program .................. 1
(b)(11)(vi) introductory text.
§ 679.52(b)(11)(vii) introductory text ......................................... Observer Program Office ........ Observer Program .................. 3
§ 679.52(b)(11)(viii) introductory text, (b)(11)(viii)(A), Observer Program Office ........ Observer Program .................. 1
(b)(11)(ix), (b)(11)(x) introductory text, and (b)(12).
§ 679.53(a)(1) ............................................................................ Observer Program Office ........ Observer Program .................. 1
§ 679.53(a)(5)(v) introductory text, and (a)(5)(v)(A) ................. ‘‘lead’’ ...................................... lead ......................................... 1
§ 679.53(b)(2)(i) ........................................................................ Observer Program Office ........ Observer Program .................. 1
■ 11. In § 679.84, revise paragraph (c)(7) cruise meeting. The pre-cruise meeting must minimally include the vessel
to read as follows: must minimally include the vessel operator or manager and any observers
operator or manager and any observers assigned to the vessel.
§ 679.84 Rockfish Program assigned to the vessel.
Recordkeeping, permits, monitoring, and * * * * *
catch accounting. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2018–14071 Filed 6–28–18; 8:45 am]
* * * * * ■ 13. In § 679.100, add paragraphs BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
(c) * * * (b)(1)(v) and (b)(2)(i)(E) to read as
(7) Pre-cruise meeting. The Observer follows:
Program is notified by phone at 1 (907) COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING
§ 679.100 Applicability.
481–1770 (Kodiak, AK) at least 24 hours COMMISSION
* * * * *
prior to departure when the vessel will (b) * * *
be carrying an observer who has not 17 CFR Part 1
(1) * * *
previously been deployed on that vessel (v) The Observer Program is notified RIN 3038–AD53
within the last 12 months. Subsequent by phone at 1 (907) 581–2060 (Dutch
to the vessel’s departure notification, Harbor, AK) or 1 (907) 481–1770 Adaptation of Regulations to
but prior to departure, NMFS may (Kodiak, AK) at least 24 hours prior to Incorporate Swaps; Correction
contact the vessel to arrange for a pre- departure when the vessel will be AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading
cruise meeting. The pre-cruise meeting carrying an observer who has not Commission.
must minimally include the vessel previously been deployed on that vessel
operator or manager and any observers ACTION: Correcting amendments.
within the last 12 months. Subsequent
assigned to the vessel. to the vessel’s departure notification, SUMMARY: On November 2, 2012, the
* * * * * but prior to departure, NMFS may Commodity Futures Trading
■ 12. In § 679.93, revise paragraph (c)(7) contact the vessel to arrange for a pre- Commission revised its rules. That
to read as follows: cruise meeting. The pre-cruise meeting document inadvertently failed to
must minimally include the vessel remove several obsolete provisions in
§ 679.93 Amendment 80 Program operator or manager and any observers the regulation. This document corrects
recordkeeping, permits, monitoring, and assigned to the vessel.
catch accounting.
the final regulations.
(2) * * * DATES: Effective on June 29, 2018.
* * * * * (i) * * *
(c) * * * (E) The Observer Program is notified FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(7) Pre-cruise meeting. The Observer by phone at 1 (907) 581–2060 (Dutch Jacob Chachkin, Special Counsel, 202–
Program is notified by phone at 1 (907) Harbor, AK) or 1 (907) 481–1770 418–5496, email: jchachkin@cftc.gov,
581–2060 (Dutch Harbor, AK) or 1 (907) (Kodiak, AK) at least 24 hours prior to Division of Swap Dealer and
481–1770 (Kodiak, AK) at least 24 hours departure when the vessel will be Intermediary Oversight, Commodity
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prior to departure when the vessel will carrying an observer who has not Futures Trading Commission.
be carrying an observer who has not previously been deployed on that vessel SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the
previously been deployed on that vessel within the last 12 months. Subsequent Federal Register of November 2, 2012
within the last 12 months. Subsequent to the vessel’s departure notification, (77 FR 66287), the Commodity Futures
to the vessel’s departure notification, but prior to departure, NMFS may Trading Commission published final
but prior to departure, NMFS may contact the vessel to arrange for a pre- rules adopting new regulations to
contact the vessel to arrange for a pre- cruise meeting. The pre-cruise meeting implement particular provisions of the
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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 | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective July 30, 2018. | |
| Contact | Alicia M Miller, (907) 586-7228 or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 30528 | |
| RIN Number | 0648-BG96 | |
| CFR Citation | 15
CFR
902 50 CFR 679 | |
| CFR Associated | Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Alaska; Fisheries and Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements |
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