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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AW49 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Amendment 18 to the Pelagics Fishery Management Plan; Shallow-Set Longline Swordfish Fishery 
Abstract: The Hawaii-based shallow-set longline fishery currently operates under regulations that limit fishing effort and interactions with sea turtles. This action would increase fishing opportunities, while continuing to protected turtles and other protected resources. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 665   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/2008    
NPRM Comment Period End  01/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Alvin Katekaru
Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1601 Kapiolani Boulevard,
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone:808 944-2207
Fax:808 973-2941
Email: alvin.katekaru@noaa.gov