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DOC/NOAA | RIN: 0648-AV31 | Publication ID: Spring 2009 |
Title: South Atlantic Fishery Ecosystem Plan Comprehensive Amendment | |
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to develop an ecosystem-based approach to resource management. The South Atlantic Council plans to develop a Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Comprehensive Amendment, which would modify all its Fishery Management Plans (FMPs). The initial amendment would include the following actions: (1) various actions to comply with new essential fish habitat requirements; (2) establishment of deep water coral Habitat Areas of Particular Concern, with possible gear limitations, such as the establishment of allowable trawl areas; and (3) other possible actions necessary to implement ecosystem-based fishery management. | |
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 622 | |
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq |
Legal Deadline:
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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: Roy Crabtree Regional Administrator, Southeast Region Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service, 263 Thirteenth Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone:727 570-5305 Fax:727 570-5583 Email: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov |