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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-AX01 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Regulatory Amendment to Exempt Dinglebar Fishermen in the Gulf of Alaska from Vessel Monitoring System Requirements 
Abstract: This 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: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
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:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/03/2008  73 FR 57585   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/03/2008    
Final Action   01/21/2009  74 FR 3446   
Correction  04/14/2009  74 FR 17113   
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:
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