View Rule

View EO 12866 Meetings Printer-Friendly Version     Download RIN Data in XML
DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AW87 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Interim Action To Reduce Fishing Mortality and Maintain Stock Rebuilding; Northeast Multispecies Fishery 
Abstract: The Fishery Management Plan (FMP) requires fishing mortality reductions to be implemented May 1, 2009, as a part of the rebuilding plan specified under Amendment 13 to the FMP, and if additional reductions in fishing mortality are necessary as a result of stock assessments that will occur in August 2008. The New England Fishery Management Council is currently developing Amendment 16 to the FMP that, if approved, would implement management measures to achieve the necessary fishing mortality reductions to meet the required objectives of the FMP, as well as other extensive modifications to the FMP. However, due to the scope and complexity of Amendment 16, it is likely that the development of the Amendment may be behind schedule and not be implemented by May 1, 2009. Therefore, due to the need to meet the rebuilding goals of the FMP by May 1, 2009, an interim action is being developed by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service. This interim action would be more narrow in scope than Amendment 16 and focus on the required adjustments to the FMP, and include a measure that would provide flexibility to the industry and mitigate negative economic impacts. This action would remain in effect until Amendment 16 is implemented, which is expected no later than May 1, 2010. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/2008    
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