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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AW08 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Amendment 15 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan: Limited Entry Program for the Pacific Whiting Fishery 
Abstract: Amendment 15 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP would implement a limited entry program for the Pacific whiting fishery, which occurs within the Exclusive Economic Zone off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. This action would limit future participation in each of the three non-tribal sectors of the Pacific whiting fishery to those vessels with historic participation in those particular sectors. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2008    
NPRM Comment Period End  01/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Barry Thom
Regional Administrator, West Coast Region
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1201 NE Lloyd Boulevard, Suite 1100,
Portland, OR 97232
Phone:503 231-6266
Email: barry.thom@noaa.gov