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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-AX01 | Publication ID: Fall 2008 |
Title: ●Regulatory Amendment To Exempt Dinglebar Fishermen in the Gulf of Alaska from Vessel Monitoring System Requirements | |
Abstract: The proposed action would exempt vessels with Federal fishing permits and with dinglebar gear onboard in the Gulf of Alaska from vessel monitoring system (VMS) requirements. All federally permitted vessels, including dinglebar fishermen fishing for lingcod in the Gulf of Alaska, are currently required to carry a VMS so that regulations to protect sensitive coral habitat may be enforced. Evidence suggests that the dinglebar fishery for lingcod occurs at shallower depth than where these sensitive corals occur. The cost of purchasing and maintaining a VMS is therefore not warranted for this fishery. | |
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 | |
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq 16 USC 3631 et seq 16 USC 773 et seq PL 108-447 |
Legal Deadline:
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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: James Balisger Regional Administrator Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802 Phone:907 586-7221 Fax:907 586-7249 Email: james.balsiger@noaa.gov |