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RIN: 0648-AW33

Publication ID: Fall 2008

Title: Framework Adjustment 5 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan
Abstract: Framework Adjustment 5 to the Monkfish FMP will update the biological reference points in the Monkfish FMP to be consistent with the most recent monkfish stock assessment (i.e., July 2007 Northeast Data Poor Stocks working Group). In addition, this action will reduce carryover days-at-sea (DAS); eliminate a provision that allows gillnet vessels to land monkfish on trips less than 3-hours and only be charged for the actual time fished; establish a restrictive monkfish incidental catch limit for vessels that are fishing in the Southern New England Regulated Mesh Area (as defined under the Northeast Multispecies FMP) east of 72 degrees 30 feet west longitude; and eliminate the requirement to obtain a letter of authorization to fish in the Northern Fishery Management Area for vessels that are using a vessel monitoring system.
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)	Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	03/04/2008	73 FR 11606
NPRM Comment Period End	03/25/2008
Final Action	04/28/2008	73 FR 22831

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: Patricia A. Kurkul Regional Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 55 Great Republic Way, Gloucester, MA 01930 Phone:978 281-9200 Fax:978 281-9117 Email: pat.kurkul@noaa.gov