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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AV37 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Amendments to Regulations for Tuna Purse Seine Vessels and Fishing Operations in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean 
Abstract: This rule would amend regulations pertaining to vessels authorized to fish for tuna and tuna-like species in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. This rule would: (1) Require vessel owners or managing owners of vessels fishing for tuna and tuna-like species to submit information required by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission to list the vessel on the Vessel Register; (2) require that owners or managing owners of purse seine vessels of 400 st (362.8 mt) carrying capacity or less provide annual notification to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to be categorized as active or inactive on the Vessel Register; (3) require owners or managing owners of purse seine vessels on the Vessel Register to notify NMFS prior to transfer of the vessel to foreign registry and flag; (4) allow NMFS to remove vessels from the Vessel Register if the vessel's documentation is not valid or effective; (5) allow NMFS to remove purse seine vessels from the Vessel Register if their request for active status is determined to be frivolous; (6) request additional information on tuna purse seine vessel and operator permit applications and add an application fee (less than $50) for the operator permit; and (7) implement resolutions under the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program regarding floodlight specifications and vessel gear inspections. This rule would also make additional modifications and technical changes. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216    50 CFR 300   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq    16 USC 951 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/11/2008  73 FR 39915   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/11/2008    
Final Action  11/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Mark Helvey
Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Southwest Region, 501 West Ocean Boulevard,
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone:562 980-4040
Fax:562 980-4047
Email: mark.helvey@noaa.gov