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DOC/NOAA RIN: 0648-BF82 Publication ID: Spring 2016 
Title: ●Omnibus Essential Fish Habitat Amendment 2  
Abstract:

This rulemaking would update the essential fish habitat and habitat areas of particular concern designation for all of the New England Fishery Management Council's managed species. This rule will also propose revisions to the system of habitat management areas, update groundfish seasonal spawning closures, and establish Dedicated Habitat Research Areas.

 
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 648   
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/2016 
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:
John K. Bullard
Regional Administrator, Greater Atlantic Region
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
55 Great Republic Drive,
Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone:978 281-9287
Email: john.bullard@noaa.gov