83 FR 6470 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Arkansas; Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Requirements for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 14, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 6470-6472] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02892] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA-R06-OAR-2017-0435; FRL-9973- 23--Region 6] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Arkansas; Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Requirements for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Arkansas to address the requirements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 2006 and 2012 fine particulate matter (PM2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS, 2008 ozone (O3 ) NAAQS, 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO2 ) NAAQS, and the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO2 ) NAAQS. Under CAA sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2), each state is required to submit a SIP that provides for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of a revised primary or secondary NAAQS. CAA sections 110(a)(1) and (2) require each state to make a new SIP submission within three years after EPA promulgates a new or revised NAAQS for approval into the existing federally-approved SIP to assure that the SIP meets the applicable requirements for such new and revised NAAQS. This type of SIP submission is commonly referred to as an ``infrastructure SIP or ``i-SIP.'' DATES: This final rule is effective on March 16, 2018. ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA-R06-OAR-2017-0435. All documents in the docket are listed on the http://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nevine Salem, (214) 665-7222, [email protected]. To inspect the hard copy materials, please schedule an appointment with her or Bill Deese at (214) 665-7253. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document ``we,'' ``us,'' and ``our'' means the EPA. I. Background The background for this action is discussed in detail in our November 20, 2017 proposal (82 FR 55065). In that action, we proposed to approve the Arkansas i-SIP submittal dated March 24, 2017 to address the requirements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Act for the 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS, 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS, 2008 ozone (O3 ) NAAQS, 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO2 ) NAAQS, and the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO2 ) NAAQS. Under CAA sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2), each state is required to submit a SIP that provides for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of a revised primary or secondary NAAQS. CAA sections 110(a)(1) and (2) require each state to make a new SIP submission within three years after EPA promulgates a new or revised NAAQS for approval into the existing federally-approved SIP to assure that the SIP meets the applicable requirements for such new and revised NAAQS. We received an anonymous public comment on December 18, 2017 on the proposed rulemaking action. The comment is posted to the docket (EPA- R06-OAR-2017-0435). The commenter raised concerns about the accuracy of agricultural and wild fires emissions inventory. Such comment is irrelevant and is outside the scope of this specific rule making action. II. Final Action As detailed in the proposal action, EPA is approving the majority of the March 24, 2017, Arkansas i-SIP submittal, which addresses the requirements of CAA sections 110(a)(1) and (2) as applicable to the 2006 PM2.5 , 2008 Pb, 2008 O3 , 2010 SO2 , 2010 NO2 , and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. Table 1 outlines the specific actions \1\ we are approving in this final rulemaking. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Note that regarding CAA 110(D)(i)(II) Visibility Protection--(``prong 4'') for the 2006 PM2.5 , EPA previously proposed disapproval at 80 FR 38419 (July 6, 2015) for an earlier SIP submittal dated September 21, 2009. However, in the State's March 24, 2017 submittal, Arkansas submitted revisions to address CAA 110(D)(i)(II) (``prong 4'') for the 2006 PM2.5 that supersede the September 21, 2009 submittal. In Table 1 below, we are making an administrative correction to the table as was originally proposed. We are making an administrative correction to note a minor change from ``No submittal'' to ``No action'' for the 2006 PM2.5 (``prong 4''). We will address the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQs 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II)(``prong 4'') element in a future rule making. Table 1--Final Actions on the Arkansas Infrastructure SIP Submittal for Various NAAQS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2006 PM2.5 2012 PM2.5 Element 2008 Pb 2008 Ozone 2010 NO2 2010 SO2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (A): Emission limits and A* A A A A A other control measures..... (B): Ambient air quality A* A A A A A monitoring and data system. (C)(i): Enforcement of SIP A* A A A A A measures................... (C)(ii): PSD program for A* A A A A A major sources and major modifications.............. (C)(iii): Permitting program A* A A A A A for minor sources and minor modifications.............. [[Page 6471]] (D)(i)(I): Contribute to A* A *No A No action No action nonattainment/interfere submittal with maintenance of NAAQS (prongs 1 and 2)........... (D)(i)(II): PSD (requirement A* A A A A A 3)......................... (D)(i)(II): Visibility No action A No action No action No action No action Protection (requirement 4). (D)(ii): Interstate and A A A A A A International Pollution Abatement.................. (E)(i): Adequate resources.. A* A A A A A (E)(ii): State boards....... A* A A A A A (E)(iii): Necessary A* A A A A A assurances with respect to local agencies............. (F): Stationary source A* A A A A A monitoring system.......... (G): Emergency power........ A* A A A A A (H): Future SIP revisions... A* A A A A A (I): Nonattainment area plan + + + + + + or plan revisions under part D..................... (J)(i): Consultation with A* A A A A A government officials....... (J)(ii): Public notification A* A A A A A (J)(iii): PSD............... A* A A A A A (J)(iv): Visibility + + + + + + protection................. (K): Air quality modeling A* A A A A A and data................... (L): Permitting fees........ A* A A A A A (M): Consultation and A* A A A A A participation by affected local entities............. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key to Table 1: Final actions on AR infrastructure SIP submittals for various NAAQS. A--Approve. A*--Previously approved for an earlier submittal. +--Not germane to infrastructure SIPs. No action--EPA is taking no action on these infrastructure requirements in this rulemaking. EPA may address in separate future rulemaking action(s). *--No submittal *FIP in place. III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011); Is not an Executive Order 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 2, 2017) regulatory action because SIP approvals are exempted under Executive Order 12866; Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4); Does not have Federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); Is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); Is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA; and Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by April 16, 2018. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).) List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Interstate transport of pollution, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides. Dated: February 7, 2018. Anne Idsal, Regional Administrator, Region 6. 40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows: [[Page 6472]] PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS 0 1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Subpart E--Arkansas 0 2. In Sec. 52.170, in paragraph (e), the third table titled ``EPA- Approved Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures in the Arkansas SIP'' is amended by adding the following entries at the end: Sec. 52.170 Identification of plan. * * * * * (e) * * * EPA Approved Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures in the Arkansas SIP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applicable State Name of SIP provision geographic or submittal/ EPA approval date Explanation nonattainment area effective date ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * * * Infrastructure for the 2006 Statewide.......... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Approval for PM2.5 NAAQS. Federal Register 110(a)(2)(D)(ii). citation]. Infrastructure for the 2008 Pb Statewide.......... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Approval for NAAQS. Federal Register 110(a)(2)(A), (B), citation]. (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M). Infrastructure for the 2008 O3 Statewide.......... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Approval for NAAQS. Federal Register 110(a)(2)(A), (B), citation]. (C), (D)(i) (portions pertaining and PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M). Infrastructure for the 2010 NO2 Statewide.......... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Approval for NAAQS. Federal Register 110(a)(2)(A), (B), citation]. (C), (D)(i)(portion pertaining to nonattainment interference with maintenance and PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M). Infrastructure for the 2010 SO2 Statewide.......... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Approval for NAAQS. Federal Register 110(a)(2)(A), (B), citation]. (C), (D)(i)(portion pertaining to PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M). Infrastructure for the 2012 Statewide.......... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Approval for PM2.5 NAAQS. Federal Register 110(a)(2)(A), (B), citation]. (C), (D)(i) (portion pertaining to PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FR Doc. 2018-02892 Filed 2-13-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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Specifically, through the advanced is approving State Implementation Plan SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
search feature at this site, you can limit (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Throughout this document ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’
your search to documents published by Arkansas to address the requirements of and ‘‘our’’ means the EPA.
the Department. sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean
Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 2006 and I. Background
List of Subjects
2012 fine particulate matter (PM2.5) The background for this action is
34 CFR Part 668 National Ambient Air Quality Standards discussed in detail in our November 20,
Administrative practice and (NAAQS), 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS, 2008
2017 proposal (82 FR 55065). In that
procedure, Colleges and universities, ozone (O3) NAAQS, 2010 nitrogen
action, we proposed to approve the
Consumer protection, Grant programs— dioxide (NO2) NAAQS, and the 2010
sulfur dioxide (SO2) NAAQS. Under Arkansas i-SIP submittal dated March
education, Loan programs—education, 24, 2017 to address the requirements of
Reporting and recordkeeping CAA sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2),
each state is required to submit a SIP sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Act for
requirements, Selective Service System, the 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS, 2008
Student aid, Vocational education. that provides for the implementation,
maintenance, and enforcement of a lead (Pb) NAAQS, 2008 ozone (O3)
34 CFR Part 674 revised primary or secondary NAAQS. NAAQS, 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
CAA sections 110(a)(1) and (2) require NAAQS, and the 2010 sulfur dioxide
Loan programs—education, Reporting
each state to make a new SIP (SO2) NAAQS. Under CAA sections
and recordkeeping requirements,
Student aid. submission within three years after EPA 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2), each state is
promulgates a new or revised NAAQS required to submit a SIP that provides
34 CFR Parts 682 and 685 for approval into the existing federally- for the implementation, maintenance,
Administrative practice and approved SIP to assure that the SIP and enforcement of a revised primary or
procedure, Colleges and universities, meets the applicable requirements for secondary NAAQS. CAA sections
Loan programs—education, Reporting such new and revised NAAQS. This 110(a)(1) and (2) require each state to
and recordkeeping requirements, type of SIP submission is commonly make a new SIP submission within
Student aid, Vocational education. referred to as an ‘‘infrastructure SIP or three years after EPA promulgates a new
‘‘i-SIP.’’ or revised NAAQS for approval into the
Dated: February 9, 2018.
DATES: This final rule is effective on existing federally-approved SIP to
Betsy DeVos,
March 16, 2018. assure that the SIP meets the applicable
Secretary of Education.
ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a requirements for such new and revised
[FR Doc. 2018–03090 Filed 2–9–18; 4:15 pm]
docket for this action under Docket ID NAAQS.
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No. EPA–R06–OAR–2017–0435. All We received an anonymous public
documents in the docket are listed on comment on December 18, 2017 on the
the http://www.regulations.gov website. proposed rulemaking action. The
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Although listed in the index, some
AGENCY comment is posted to the docket (EPA–
information is not publicly available, R06–OAR–2017–0435). The commenter
e.g., Confidential Business Information raised concerns about the accuracy of
40 CFR Part 52 or other information whose disclosure is
agricultural and wild fires emissions
[EPA–R06–OAR–2017–0435; FRL–9973– restricted by statute. Certain other
inventory. Such comment is irrelevant
23—Region 6] material, such as copyrighted material,
and is outside the scope of this specific
is not placed on the internet and will be
Approval and Promulgation of Air publicly available only in hard copy rule making action.
Quality Implementation Plans; form. Publicly available docket II. Final Action
Arkansas; Infrastructure State materials are available either
Implementation Plan Requirements for electronically through http:// As detailed in the proposal action,
the National Ambient Air Quality www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at EPA is approving the majority of the
Standards the EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, March 24, 2017, Arkansas i-SIP
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. submittal, which addresses the
Agency (EPA). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: requirements of CAA sections 110(a)(1)
ACTION: Final rule. Nevine Salem, (214) 665–7222, and (2) as applicable to the 2006 PM2.5,
salem.nevine@epa.gov. To inspect the 2008 Pb, 2008 O3, 2010 SO2, 2010 NO2,
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Clean hard copy materials, please schedule an and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. Table 1
Air Act (CAA or the Act), the appointment with her or Bill Deese at outlines the specific actions 1 we are
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (214) 665–7253. approving in this final rulemaking.
TABLE 1—FINAL ACTIONS ON THE ARKANSAS INFRASTRUCTURE SIP SUBMITTAL FOR VARIOUS NAAQS
Element 2006 PM2.5 2008 Pb 2008 Ozone 2010 NO2 2010 SO2 2012 PM2.5
(A): Emission limits and other control measures .............................................. A* A A A A A
(B): Ambient air quality monitoring and data system ....................................... A* A A A A A
(C)(i): Enforcement of SIP measures ............................................................... A* A A A A A
(C)(ii): PSD program for major sources and major modifications .................... A* A A A A A
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(C)(iii): Permitting program for minor sources and minor modifications ........... A* A A A A A
1 Note that regarding CAA 110(D)(i)(II) Visibility address CAA 110(D)(i)(II) (‘‘prong 4’’) for the 2006 from ‘‘No submittal’’ to ‘‘No action’’ for the 2006
Protection—(‘‘prong 4’’) for the 2006 PM2.5, EPA PM2.5 that supersede the September 21, 2009 PM2.5 (‘‘prong 4’’). We will address the 2006 PM2.5
previously proposed disapproval at 80 FR 38419 submittal. In Table 1 below, we are making an NAAQs 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II)(‘‘prong 4’’) element in a
(July 6, 2015) for an earlier SIP submittal dated administrative correction to the table as was future rule making.
September 21, 2009. However, in the State’s March originally proposed. We are making an
24, 2017 submittal, Arkansas submitted revisions to administrative correction to note a minor change
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PART 52—APPROVAL AND Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Regulatory Measures in the Arkansas
PROMULGATION OF SIP’’ is amended by adding the
Subpart E—Arkansas following entries at the end:
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
■ 2. In § 52.170, in paragraph (e), the § 52.170 Identification of plan.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 52
third table titled ‘‘EPA-Approved * * * * *
continues to read as follows:
Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi- (e) * * *
EPA APPROVED NONREGULATORY PROVISIONS AND QUASI-REGULATORY MEASURES IN THE ARKANSAS SIP
Applicable
geographic State
or submittal/
Name of SIP provision EPA approval date Explanation
nonattain- effective
ment date
area
* * * * * * *
Infrastructure for the 2006 Statewide ..... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Federal Approval for 110(a)(2)(D)(ii).
PM2.5 NAAQS. Register citation].
Infrastructure for the 2008 Statewide ..... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Federal Approval for 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G),
Pb NAAQS. Register citation]. (H), (J), (K), (L) and (M).
Infrastructure for the 2008 Statewide ..... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Federal Approval for 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i) (portions
O3 NAAQS. Register citation]. pertaining and PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J),
(K), (L) and (M).
Infrastructure for the 2010 Statewide ..... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Federal Approval for 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(portion per-
NO2 NAAQS. Register citation]. taining to nonattainment interference with mainte-
nance and PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K),
(L) and (M).
Infrastructure for the 2010 Statewide ..... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Federal Approval for 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(portion per-
SO2 NAAQS. Register citation]. taining to PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K),
(L) and (M).
Infrastructure for the 2012 Statewide ..... 3/24/2017 2/14/2018, [Insert Federal Approval for 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i) (portion per-
PM2.5 NAAQS. Register citation]. taining to PSD), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K),
(L) and (M).
[FR Doc. 2018–02892 Filed 2–13–18; 8:45 am] Currently, when directed fishing is contacting the Pacific Fisheries
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P closed, a small sector of the CPS fishery Management Council, 7700 NE
that is not part of the primary Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland,
commercial directed fishery has been OR 97220–1384.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE precluded from landing even minor FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
amounts because this activity does not Joshua B. Lindsay, Sustainable Fisheries
National Oceanic and Atmospheric fall under the existing exemptions for Division, NMFS, at 562–980–4034; or
Administration incidental harvest or for harvesting CPS Kerry Griffin, Pacific Fishery
to be sold as live bait. This rule allows Management Council, at 503–820–2280.
50 CFR Part 660 this sector to continue directed fishing
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CPS
after other directed fisheries are closed,
[Docket No. 170322302–8104–02] fishery in the U.S. exclusive economic
unless otherwise specified in a closure
zone (EEZ) off the West Coast is
RIN 0648–BG74 notice published by NMFS or if an
managed under the CPS FMP, which
applicable annual catch limit (ACL) is
was developed by the Council pursuant
Fisheries Off West Coast States; anticipated to be exceeded. To prevent
to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; exploitation of this rule to make large
Conservation and Management Act
Amendment 16 to the Coastal Pelagic aggregate harvests, ‘‘minor directed
(MSA), 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Species
Species Fishery Management Plan fishing’’ would not be allowed to exceed
managed under the CPS FMP include
landings of 1 metric ton (mt) per day per
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel, jack
vessel or person or one fishing trip per
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and mackerel, northern anchovy, market
day by any vessel. The purpose of this
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), squid and krill. The CPS FMP was
rule is to provide greater flexibility to
Commerce. approved by the Secretary of Commerce
small fishing operations, while
ACTION: Final rule. and was implemented by regulations at
continuing to conserve the target CPS
50 CFR part 660, subpart I.
fish stocks.
SUMMARY: NMFS is publishing this final At its April 2017 meeting, the Pacific
rule to implement Amendment 16 of the DATES: Effective March 16, 2018. Fishery Management Council (Council)
Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) Fishery ADDRESSES: Copies of the CPS FMP as voted to submit Amendment 16 to
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Management Plan (FMP). This rule will amended through Amendment 16, with NMFS for review and approval. On
allow for very small amounts of notations showing how Amendment 16 November 6, 2017, NMFS published a
directed, non-live bait fishing (referred will change the FMP are available via Notice of Availability for Amendment
to as ‘‘minor directed fishing’’) on CPS the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// 16 in the Federal Register (82 FR
finfish to occur when a fishery is www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D= 51381), with a comment period ending
otherwise closed to directed fishing. NOAA-NMFS-2017-0135, or by January 5, 2018. On November 22, 2017,
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