83 FR 62732 - International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Fishing Restrictions for Fish Aggregating Devices in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 234 (December 6, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 234 (Thursday, December 6, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 62732-62735] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-26387] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 300 [Docket No. 180716668-8668-01] RIN 0648-BI37 International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Fishing Restrictions for Fish Aggregating Devices in the Eastern Pacific Ocean AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NMFS is issuing regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act to implement Resolution C-18-05 (Amendment of Resolution C-16-01 on the Collection and Analysis of Data on [[Page 62733]] Fish-Aggregating Devices), which was adopted at the 93rd Meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) in August 2018. The Resolution includes construction standards for fish aggregating devices (FADs) intended to reduce entanglements of marine life when fishing for tropical tuna (i.e., bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), and skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)) in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO). This final rule will revise the existing regulations for consistency with the new Resolution. In addition, this rule revises the definition of ``Active FAD'' and regulations related to activating FADs at sea that were codified in the April 2018 rule. This final rule is necessary for the conservation of living marine resources in the EPO and for the United States to satisfy its obligations as a member of the IATTC. DATES: This rule is effective January 7, 2019. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Regulatory Impact Review, and other supporting documents are available via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov, docket NOAA-NMFS-2018-0124, or by contacting the Highly Migratory Species Branch Chief, Heidi Taylor, 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90208, [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachael Wadsworth, NMFS at 562-980- 4036. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The final rule is implemented under the Tuna Conventions Act (16 U.S.C. 951 et seq.). This final rule applies to U.S. purse seine vessels fishing for tropical tunas in the IATTC Convention Area. The IATTC Convention Area is defined as waters of the EPO bounded by the west coast of the Americas and by 50[deg] N latitude, 150[deg] W longitude, and 50[deg] S latitude. Changes From Final Rule Published in April 2018 Resolution C-18-05 imposes new restrictions on FAD design standards. NMFS implemented FAD construction standards adopted by the IATTC in a final rule published on April 11, 2018, in the Federal Register (83 FR 15503) which implemented Resolution C-17-02 (Conservation Measures for Tropical Tunas in the Eastern Pacific Ocean During 2018-2020 and Amendment to Resolution C-17-01). These regulations are set to become effective January 1, 2019. Although Resolution C-17-02 included broadly worded restrictions on the use of entangling material on FADs, NMFS opted to establish standards that were more specific than the Resolution in the April 2018 final rule. NMFS did this to aid with compliance and enforcement and to further the intent of the Resolution that member nations require owners and operators of their vessels ensure FADs designed and deployed reduce entanglements of sharks, sea turtles, and other species. Under the April 2018 final rule, U.S. vessel owners, operators, or crew must ensure any netting used in the subsurface structure of the FAD is tightly tied into bundles (``sausages''). In addition, if the FAD design includes a covered raft (e.g., flat raft or rolls of material) and if mesh netting is used for the cover, the mesh netting must be tightly wrapped around the entire raft such that no loose netting hangs below. New Regulations Beginning in 2019 This final rule implements provisions in Resolution C-18-05 that specifies materials and designs that must be used to reduce entanglement on FADs; those specifications are only partially consistent with the April 2018 final rule. In accordance with Resolution C-18-05, this final rule gives fishermen an additional option for netting that hangs beneath a FAD, i.e., netting with small mesh (stretched mesh size less than 7 centimeters) in a panel that is weighted on the lower end with at least enough weight to keep the netting taut in the water column. In addition, also in accordance with Resolution C-18-05, this final rule also requires that if mesh netting is used as part of the raft (e.g., flat raft or rolls of material) then the mesh netting must be small mesh and must be tightly wrapped such that no netting hangs below the FAD when deployed. This final rule also includes a definition for mesh as the distance between the inside of one knot to the inside of the opposing knot when the mesh is stretched, regardless of twine size. These requirements are intended to prohibit FAD designs that are most dangerous for bycatch species, such as sharks. As stated in the preamble of the April 2018 final rule, NMFS recognizes that any netting used in a FAD may become loose over time. However, to achieve the intent of Resolution C-18-05, the netting must remain secure and tight whenever deployed. Therefore, NMFS reminds the fleet that in order to keep FADs in compliance with these regulations, the purse seine operators must remain vigilant in maintaining and securing all mesh net used in FADs. Futhermore, NMFS recognizes that the IATTC may continue to conduct more work to define non-entangling FADs and to develop more specific guidance on materials and designs for FADs. The United States intends to continue working with the IATTC FAD Working Group and the IATTC on methods to reduce entanglements in FADs. These regulations are likely to be amended again in the next few years as the IATTC refines FAD design requirements. Although Resolution C-17-02 does not specifically define an ``Active FAD,'' paragraph 10 of Resolution C-17-02 states that for the purposes of this resolution, a FAD is considered active when it: (a) Is deployed at sea; and (b) starts transmitting its location and is being tracked by the vessel, its owner, or operator. The April 2018 Final rule codified a definition of ``Active FAD'' at 50 CFR 300.21 as a FAD that is equipped with gear capable of tracking location, such as radio or satellite buoys. A FAD with this equipment attached shall be considered an Active FAD unless/until the equipment is removed and the vessel owner or operator notifies the IATTC or HMS Branch that the FAD is no longer active (i.e., deactivated). After publication of that rule, information became available to NMFS from both industry and the IATTC FAD Working Group meetings that revealed U.S. vessels and vessels from other countries often stop tracking the location of FADs, while the FAD is deployed on the high seas, but typically do not remove the tracking equipment from FADs. Sometimes vessel owners or operators sell the information or the right to access the existing tracking equipment to other vessel owners or operators; the new owners/operators then assume ownership and start tracking the FAD. The owner of the FAD also, at times, stop tracking the location of a FAD for a period of time and then ``reactivate'' and begin to track the location of the FAD again at a later time. In re-evaluating the meaning of ``Active FAD'' in Resolution C-17- 02, NMFS interprets paragraph 10(b) to mean that an Active FAD is a FAD that is being ``tracked'' by a vessel owner or operator. Therefore, in this rule, NMFS revises the definition of Active FAD to clarify that a FAD that a FAD is considered Active when its location is being tracked by the vessel owner or operator using tracking equipment, such as radio or satellite buoys. A FAD shall be considered an Active FAD unless/ until (i) the vessel is no longer tracking it, and (ii) the vessel owner or operator notifies the IATTC that the FAD is no longer active (i.e., deactivated). In [[Page 62734]] addition, NMFS is revising the prohibition at Sec. 300.24 (kk) and FAD restrictions at Sec. 300.28 (b) to clarify that ``when deploying a FAD'' the tracking equipment must be turned on. This revision is necessary to clarify that FADs already deployed at sea may be reactivated if they were previously deactivated. Classification After consultation with the Departments of State and Homeland Security, the NMFS Assistant Administrator has determined that this final rule is consistent with the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950, as amended, and other applicable laws, subject to further consideration after public comment. This rule has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. This rule does not require new collection-of-information requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The existing information collection approval requirements under Office of Management and Business (OMB) Control No. 0648-0148 (West Coast Region Pacific Tuna Fisheries Logbook and Fish Aggregating Device Form) covers the collections of information as amended by this rule. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a 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. The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries has determined that the need to comply by January 2019 with the international obligations of the United States under a binding resolution adopted by the IATTC under the Antigua Convention constitutes good cause, under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), to waive the requirement for providing advance notice and comment. Good cause exists because the IATTC adopted Resolution C-18-05 at the end of August, effective January 2019, rather than adopting the resolution in June or early July, which is the typical timing of the IATTC annual meeting. If the effectiveness of this rule were delayed pending publication of a proposed rule, consideration of additional public comments, and a 30-day delay in effectiveness, the U.S. would likely miss the January 2019 deadline and be out of compliance with a binding resolution. Additionally, the purse seine industry would be delayed in being allowed the option of using small mesh hanging in a panel beneath FADs, which we understand industry prefers to the current requirement that it be tied in a bundle. Further rationale for finding good cause to waive advance notice and comment is that the proposed rule published on November 14, 2017, in the Federal Register (82 FR 52700) to implement Resolution C-17-02 (Conservation Measures for Tropical Tunas in the Eastern Pacific Ocean During 2018-2020 and Amendment to Resolution C-17-01), gave the public notice that the FAD design requirements were likely to be further refined. The revised requirements in Resolution C-18-05 are within the scope of the alternatives for FAD design discussed in that proposed rule. NMFS had initially proposed more stringent FAD construction requirements than those that were promulgated in the final rule. The changes between the proposed and final rule were made in consideration of a comment from the American Tunaboat Association (ATA) that proposed FAD design regulation went beyond the requirements in Resolution C-17- 02 and would disadvantage the U.S. fleet. The revisions to the Active FAD definition and regulations related to activating a FAD before deploying in the water will relieve restrictions, as explained in the preamble of this rule. The owners and operators of the sixteen U.S. large purse seine vessels registered to fish in the EPO that would be impacted by the rule are already familiar with the measures adopted by the IATTC. In addition to sending professional representatives and lobbyists, many owners and operators personally attended the 2017 and 2018 IATTC meetings when Resolution C-17-02 and C-18-05 were adopted and were closely involved in briefings and discussions with U.S. State Department and NOAA leadership and staff. This action is necessary for the United States to satisfy its international obligations as a member of the IATTC. As soon as the rule is published, NMFS will send a notice of this rule to owners of vessels that are affected by this rule. The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 605(b), requires a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis only for rules promulgated through notice and comment rulemaking under Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act or any other law. Because there is good cause to waive notice and comment for this final rule, an RFA Analysis was not prepared for this rule. List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 300 Administrative practice and procedure, Fish, Fisheries, Fishing, Marine resources, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Treaties. Dated: November 29, 2018. Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service. For the reasons set out in the preamble, 50 CFR part 300, subpart C, is amended as follows: PART 300--INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS Subpart C--Eastern Pacific Tuna Fisheries 0 1. The authority citation for part 300, subpart C, continues to read as follows: Authority: 16 U.S.C. 951 et seq. 0 2. In Sec. 300.21, revise the definition of ``Active FAD'' and add a definition for ``Mesh size'' in alphabetical order to read as follows: Sec. 300.21 Definitions. * * * * * Active FAD means a FAD whose location is being tracked by the vessel owner or operator using tracking equipment, such as radio or satellite buoys. A FAD shall be considered an Active FAD unless/until the vessel is no longer tracking its location and the vessel owner or operator notifies the IATTC that the FAD is no longer active (i.e., deactivated). * * * * * Mesh size means the distance between the inside of one knot to the inside of the opposing knot when the mesh is stretched, regardless of twine size. * * * * * 0 3. In Sec. 300.24, revise paragraph (kk) to read as follows: Sec. 300.24 Prohibitions. * * * * * (kk) When deploying a FAD, activate the transmission equipment attached to a FAD in a location other than on a purse seine vessel at sea as required in Sec. 300.28(b). * * * * * 0 4. In Sec. 300.28, revise paragraph (b) and (e), added by the final rule at 83 FR 15510, April 11, 2018, to read as follows: Sec. 300.28 FAD restrictions. * * * * * (b) Activating FADs for purse seine vessels. When deploying a FAD, a vessel owner, operator, or crew shall turn on [[Page 62735]] the tracking equipment while the FAD is onboard the purse seine vessel and before it is deployed in the water. * * * * * (e) FAD design requirements to reduce entanglements. All FADs onboard or deployed by U.S. vessel owners, operators, or crew, must comply with the following design requirements: (1) Raft: If the FAD design includes a raft (e.g., flat raft or rolls of material) and if mesh netting is used as part of the structure, the mesh netting shall have a mesh size less than 7 centimeters and the mesh net must be tightly wrapped such that no netting hangs below the FAD when deployed; and, (2) Subsurface: Any netting used in the subsurface structure of the FAD must be tightly tied into bundles (``sausages''), or have stretched mesh size less than 7 centimeters in a panel that is weighted on the lower end with at least enough weight to keep the netting taut in the water column. [FR Doc. 2018-26387 Filed 12-4-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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III. International Residue Limits Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.
In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seq.), do not apply. ■ 2. In § 180.442, in the table in
This action directly regulates growers, paragraph (b), revise entries for
seeks to harmonize U.S. tolerances with
food processors, food handlers, and food ‘‘Apple’’, ‘‘Nectarine’’ and ‘‘Peach’’ to
international standards whenever
retailers, not States or tribes, nor does read as follows:
possible, consistent with U.S. food
this action alter the relationships or
safety standards and agricultural
distribution of power and § 180.442 Bifenthrin; tolerances for
practices. EPA considers the residues.
responsibilities established by Congress
international maximum residue limits
in the preemption provisions of FFDCA * * * * *
(MRLs) established by the Codex
section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency (b) * * *
Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as
has determined that this action will not
required by FFDCA section 408(b)(4). have a substantial direct effect on States Expiration/
The Codex Alimentarius is a joint Parts per
or tribal governments, on the Commodity revocation
United Nations Food and Agriculture million date
relationship between the national
Organization/World Health government and the States or tribal
Organization food standards program, Apple ............. 0.5 12/31/21
governments, or on the distribution of
and it is recognized as an international power and responsibilities among the * * * * *
food safety standards-setting various levels of government or between Nectarine ...... 0.5 12/31/21
organization in trade agreements to the Federal Government and Indian Peach ............ 0.5 12/31/21
which the United States is a party. EPA tribes. Thus, the Agency has determined
may establish a tolerance that is that Executive Order 13132, entitled * * * * *
different from a Codex MRL; however, ‘‘Federalism’’ (64 FR 43255, August 10,
FFDCA section 408(b)(4) requires that 1999) and Executive Order 13175, * * * * *
EPA explain the reasons for departing entitled ‘‘Consultation and Coordination ■ 3. In § 180.603, revise the table in
from the Codex level. with Indian Tribal Governments’’ (65 FR paragraph (b) to read as follows:
The Codex has not established MRLs 67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply
for bifenthrin in/on apple, peach, or § 180.603 Dinotefuran; tolerances for
to this action. In addition, this action
nectarine; nor dinotefuran in/on pome residues.
does not impose any enforceable duty or
fruit or stone fruit. contain any unfunded mandate as * * * * *
described under Title II of the Unfunded (b) * * *
IV. Statutory and Executive Order
Reviews Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C.
Expiration/
1501 et seq.). Commodity Parts per revocation
This action establishes tolerances This action does not involve any million date
under FFDCA section 408(d) in technical standards that would require
response to petitions submitted to the Agency consideration of voluntary Fruit, pome,
Agency. The Office of Management and consensus standards pursuant to section Group 11 ... 2.0 12/31/21
Budget (OMB) has exempted these types 12(d) of the National Technology Fruit, stone,
of actions from review under Executive Transfer and Advancement Act Group 12 ... 2.0 12/31/21
Order 12866, entitled ‘‘Regulatory (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).
Planning and Review’’ (58 FR 51735, * * * * *
October 4, 1993). Because this action V. Congressional Review Act [FR Doc. 2018–26346 Filed 12–4–18; 8:45 am]
has been exempted from review under Pursuant to the Congressional Review BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
Executive Order 12866, this action is Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will
not subject to Executive Order 13211, submit a report containing this rule and
entitled ‘‘Actions Concerning other required information to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Regulations That Significantly Affect Senate, the U.S. House of
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use’’ (66 Representatives, and the Comptroller National Oceanic and Atmospheric
FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive General of the United States prior to Administration
Order 13045, entitled ‘‘Protection of publication of the rule in the Federal
Children from Environmental Health Register. This action is not a ‘‘major 50 CFR Part 300
Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885, rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). [Docket No. 180716668–8668–01]
April 23, 1997). This action does not
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180 RIN 0648–BI37
contain any information collections
subject to OMB approval under the Environmental protection,
Administrative practice and procedure, International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides Fisheries; Fishing Restrictions for Fish
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require
and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping Aggregating Devices in the Eastern
any special considerations under
requirements. Pacific Ocean
Executive Order 12898, entitled
‘‘Federal Actions to Address Dated: November 9, 2018. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Environmental Justice in Minority Michael Goodis, Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Populations and Low-Income Director, Registration Division, Office of Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Populations’’ (59 FR 7629, February 16, Pesticide Programs. Commerce.
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1994). ACTION: Final rule.
Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is
Since tolerances and exemptions that
amended as follows: SUMMARY: NMFS is issuing regulations
are established on the basis of a petition
under FFDCA section 408(d), such as PART 180—[AMENDED] under the Tuna Conventions Act to
the tolerances in this final rule, do not implement Resolution C–18–05
require the issuance of a proposed rule, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 180 (Amendment of Resolution C–16–01 on
the requirements of the Regulatory continues to read as follows: the Collection and Analysis of Data on
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the tracking equipment while the FAD reached, while minimizing the risk of commercial season opening date in the
is onboard the purse seine vessel and the commercial ACL being exceeded. Federal Register.
before it is deployed in the water. DATES: This rule is effective 12:01 a.m., Classification
* * * * * local time, December 5, 2018, until
(e) FAD design requirements to reduce 12:01 a.m., local time, December 15, The Regional Administrator, NMFS
entanglements. All FADs onboard or 2018. Southeast Region, has determined this
deployed by U.S. vessel owners, temporary rule is necessary for the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: conservation and management of red
operators, or crew, must comply with
Mary Vara, NMFS Southeast Regional snapper and the South Atlantic snapper-
the following design requirements:
(1) Raft: If the FAD design includes a Office, telephone: 727–824–5305, email: grouper fishery and is consistent with
raft (e.g., flat raft or rolls of material) mary.vara@noaa.gov. the Magnuson-Stevens Act and other
and if mesh netting is used as part of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The applicable laws.
structure, the mesh netting shall have a snapper-grouper fishery of the South This action is taken under 50 CFR
mesh size less than 7 centimeters and Atlantic includes red snapper and is 622.8(c) and is exempt from review
the mesh net must be tightly wrapped managed under the Fishery under Executive Order 12866.
such that no netting hangs below the Management Plan for the Snapper- These measures are exempt from the
FAD when deployed; and, Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic procedures of the Regulatory Flexibility
(2) Subsurface: Any netting used in Region (FMP). The FMP was prepared Act because the temporary rule is issued
the subsurface structure of the FAD by the South Atlantic Fishery without opportunity for prior notice and
must be tightly tied into bundles Management Council and is comment.
(‘‘sausages’’), or have stretched mesh implemented by NMFS under the This action responds to the best
size less than 7 centimeters in a panel authority of the Magnuson-Stevens scientific information available. The
that is weighted on the lower end with Fishery Conservation and Management Assistant Administrator for NOAA
at least enough weight to keep the Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by Fisheries (AA), finds that the need to
netting taut in the water column. regulations at 50 CFR part 622. immediately implement this action to
[FR Doc. 2018–26387 Filed 12–4–18; 8:45 am] The commercial ACL for red snapper temporarily re-open the commercial
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in the South Atlantic is 124,815 lb sector for red snapper constitutes good
(56,615 kg), round weight. Under 50 cause to waive the requirements to
CFR 622.193(y)(1), NMFS is required to provide prior notice and opportunity for
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE close the commercial sector for red public comment pursuant to the
snapper when landings reach, or are authority set forth in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B),
National Oceanic and Atmospheric projected to reach, the commercial ACL as such procedures are unnecessary and
Administration by filing a notification to that effect with contrary to the public interest. Such
the Office of the Federal Register. procedures are unnecessary because the
50 CFR Part 622 NMFS previously projected that the rule implementing the commercial ACL
[Docket No. 1710319998630–02]
commercial ACL for South Atlantic red and AMs for red snapper has already
snapper for the 2018 fishing year would been subject to notice and comment,
RIN 0648–XG652 be reached by November 7, 2018. and all that remains is to notify the
Accordingly, NMFS published a public of the re-opening. Such
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of temporary rule in the Federal Register procedures are contrary to the public
Mexico, and South Atlantic; Re- to implement accountability measures interest because of the need to
Opening of Commercial Harvest for (AMs) to close the commercial sector for immediately implement this action to
South Atlantic Red Snapper red snapper in the South Atlantic EEZ allow commercial fishers to further
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries effective November 7, 2018 (83 FR harvest the commercial ACL of red
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 55292; November 5, 2018). snapper from the South Atlantic EEZ,
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), However, recent landings data for red while minimizing the risk of exceeding
Commerce. snapper indicate that the commercial the commercial ACL. Prior notice and
ACTION: Temporary rule; re-opening. ACL has not been yet been reached. opportunity for public comment would
Consequently, and in accordance with require time and would delay the re-
SUMMARY: NMFS announces the re- 50 CFR 622.8(c), NMFS temporarily re- opening of the commercial sector.
opening of the commercial sector for red opens the commercial sector for red For the aforementioned reasons, the
snapper in the exclusive economic zone snapper effective at 12:01 a.m. on AA also finds good cause to waive the
(EEZ) of the South Atlantic through this December 5, 2018. The commercial 30-day delay in the effectiveness of this
temporary rule. The most recent sector will remain open for 10 calendar action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
commercial landings of red snapper days and will close at 12:01 a.m. on Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
indicate that the commercial annual December 15, 2018. Re-opening the
catch limit (ACL) for the 2018 fishing commercial sector for 10 days allows an Dated: November 30, 2018.
year has not yet been reached. additional opportunity to commercially Alan D. Risenhoover,
Therefore, NMFS re-opens the harvest the red snapper ACL while Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries,
commercial sector for red snapper in the minimizing the risk of exceeding the National Marine Fisheries Service.
South Atlantic EEZ for 10 calendar days commercial ACL. For the 2019 fishing [FR Doc. 2018–26433 Filed 11–30–18; 4:15 pm]
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